British Food? Yes Please!

 Bangers and Mash

So before I came to Londontown, I had heard and read about the reputation of British food and by all accounts the reviews were bad. Very bad. People were saying how awful and bland British food was and I needed to just live off McDonalds and KFC for the duration of my stay here. Well I'm here to tell you that is complete and utter rubbish!

I LOVE British food (except beans on toast which I will explain in another blog entry)! I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty it is. My favorite  dish WAS fish and chips which is a staple in British food society. Everyone raved about fish and chips. And let me tell you, I absolutely love the fish and chips here. Now I consider myself a fish and chip connoisseur (and judging by my recent weight gain, my hips consider me a fish and chip connoisseur also), and having visited a many fish and chips shops in London, not everyone has good fish and chips. But the majority of places where I have been have good fish and chips.  And the hole in the wall places that are hidden on some back alley street seem to serve the best fish and chips. Before I leave Londontown, I think I'll compile a list of my favorite fish and chippy places and put them on here.

But I have recently discovered a new dish that I absolutely love and thought it would be gross, and that's bangers and mash which is basically sausages and mash potatos served sometimes with gravy (which I don't eat) or some red sauce that I can't remember the name of but it was good! I'll find out the name of it and place it on here. Anyways, I discovered bangers and mash on accident. My friend  Emily and I went across the street from our university to have lunch at a pub. This pub did not have fish and chips! The nerve of them! So I had to have a substitute and hence the bangers and mash. It was sooooooo good! I thought it was going to be disgusting and judging by the picture above, it probably looks a little disgusting but it was so good. Who knew that two random foods like sausages and mash potatos can be put together and form a very tasty dish? And it's very filling!

So now I'm on a mission to find the best bangers and mash dish in London. Yes this is killing the hips but I think I have a duty as an American in London to find this information out and present it to you. You're welcome.

Scotland!!

So my friend Ashley and I just returned from Edinburgh, Scotland for the weekend. First of all, let me say that Edinburgh is sooooooooooooo beautiful. I couldn't believe my eyes how physically beautiful the city is. It's historic and medieval looking. It was a sight. On top of that, the Scottish people are so friendly. And I saw the most beautiful redheads with the most beautiful blue and green eyes! I was so thoroughly impressed with the city that I hope to return soon. Although, I couldn't bring myself to try the Scottish fare of Haggis. I'm sorry. I know being from the south, we eat any and every part of an animal but I couldn't really swing this. Maybe next time? Aye!

Check out my pictures below from the beautiful city of Edinburgh. 2 days was not nearly enough time to take it all in but we did our best!

Dear Scotland, I miss you already!

Forget Valentine's Day! It's All About President's Day!

Yes! I have gotten through that most dreadful holiday that we call Valentine's Day or as my father likes to say SAINT Valentine's Day (to make it appear less pagan and more Christian). Valentine's day for me was nothing special. The guy I like is 5,000 miles away so obviously I couldn't see him which kinda sucked. I don't like any of the nerds here in London, ALTHOUGH my Nigerian friend asked me to dinner. I told him some tripped out story to get out of it. Trust me....it was for good reason. I shall talk about the crazy Nigerian at a later date. Right now I shall talk about my real love, President Barack Obama since the next holiday upon us as Americans is Presidents Day( February 21st).

Ah Presidents Day. The most random holiday ever. I can't remember if the banks are closed or not or if the liquor stores stay open extra late. Well who cares anyways. It's another holiday to celebrate with a possible day off and and the opportunity to drink. In honor of Presidents Day, I've written a short poem to declare my love for President Barack Obama. Yes, I love him. Sorry Michelle.

Oh How I love thee?

Let me count the ways.

when you walk so presidential,

I swoon and I sway.

You look so good making presidential speeches

And you look so sexy on those Hawaiian beaches.

When you had your shirt off frolicking in the water,

I didn't think you could get any hotter.

You are the man of my presidential dreams

If I ever see you in person, I'd probably scream.

The secret service would carry me off,

But not before I try to take your pants off.

Yes Michelle would probably beat my ass

But I don't care because I'm trying to get a pass

Into the Oval Office to do the naughty

So you can see me in all of my glory.

Mr. President, I love you so much

Could there possibly be a chance for us?

I won't run my mouth like Monica Lewinsky

All you would have to do is pay me

For my silence and I can guarantee

That the press won't even find out about me.

I might tell my mom though because she loves you

You might have to pay her for her silence too.

So I salute you Mr. President,

I hope my love for you is evident,

In this stupid, tacky, trashy poem

Now let me get back to watching porn.

I hope he reads it and sees the love I have for him!

Such Swag! God I love him!!!