Romey 1878 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 What's the difference? Fries are skinny, chippy chips are chunky and they're just to die for . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Fries are skinny, chippy chips are chunky and they're just to die for .id rephrase slightly Fries are hollow sticks of reused fat Chips are chunky, whilst being fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outide Chippy chips are chunky grease sponges which have you licking your fingers. Which is pointless, because you're only going to shove your hand in there again and get covered. I prefer home made chips but I don't half miss havin a chippy around the corner. My body however, is quite grateful Edited May 21, 2016 by Matt Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 id rephrase slightly Fries are hollow sticks of reused fat Chips are chunky, whilst being fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outide Chippy chips are chunky grease sponges which have you licking your fingers. Which is pointless, because you're only going to shove your hand in there again and get covered. I prefer home made chips but I don't half miss havin a chippy around the corner. My body however, is quite grateful You've explained it way better . The best chippy chips are from proper chip shops too. Fuck those 4 in 1 places that do pizzas, burgers etc because they're chips are shit. The best chippy I've ever been to was called Johnny's. Louis might know of it. People actually used to come from all over the Wirral to go there. The best chips going. And the savouries... Sexual . Unfortunately after he retired his son took over but didn't last long and sold up, with the new owners just serving pools of horrible grease . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I still do a pilgrimage to Michaels (at least it was, now the Continental I think) in Moreton. Cracking chippy chips and, knowing the impact of what I'm about to say, probably my favourite burgers in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I still do a pilgrimage to Michaels (at least it was, now the Continental I think) in Moreton. Cracking chippy chips and, knowing the impact of what I'm about to say, probably my favourite burgers in the world that is a decent chippy, I'll admit. I like their chicken fried rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 id rephrase slightly Fries are hollow sticks of reused fat Chips are chunky, whilst being fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outide Chippy chips are chunky grease sponges which have you licking your fingers. Which is pointless, because you're only going to shove your hand in there again and get covered. I prefer home made chips but I don't half miss havin a chippy around the corner. My body however, is quite grateful This just blew my mind. I'm only of aware of Fries and the different names in front of them (crinkle, waffle, shoestrings, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Mushy peas with chips and a nice piece of fish. oh bugger now I need food lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 This just blew my mind. I'm only of aware of Fries and the different names in front of them (crinkle, waffle, shoestrings, etc.) They're called steak fries or potato wedges over here. Same concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Just made a big bowl of Greek salad (and ate a decent portion). Tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta cheese and lots of oregano in olive oil; lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Just off to eat mine, had a great fried breaky today from a good little "Greasy Joes" in the village. From a couple of years ago: http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/prince-william-fan-anglesey-burger-2762958 Edited May 21, 2016 by Rubecula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 They're called steak fries or potato wedges over here. Same concept.Ahh, that I understand. Big potatoe wedge fan myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 They're called steak fries or potato wedges over here. Same concept.potatoe wedges are not the same thing, even in the US. Steak fries are the closest you get but even then there's a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 This just blew my mind. I'm only of aware of Fries and the different names in front of them (crinkle, waffle, shoestrings, etc.) Agree with the other lads proper chippy chips can't be beaten if your ever over here a good chippy is a must to try The only time I'll ever eat fries is if I get a McDonald's or KFC which is a rarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Another thing I can not explain to Americans is crumpets. They seem to think they are like muffins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 The best fish & chips in the UK are in Yorkshire. Always haddock. Down here in the south you can't get decent fish and chips anywhere. A popular order down here is for rock salmon. Never had it but it is a sort of grey colour and probably tastes as bad as it looks. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Agree with the other lads proper chippy chips can't be beaten if your ever over here a good chippy is a must to try The only time I'll ever eat fries is if I get a McDonald's or KFC which is a rarity I definitely plan on making a trip over there, so I'll add those to the bucket list. Rubes, what's the main difference between a crumpet and muffin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I definitely plan on making a trip over there, so I'll add those to the bucket list. Rubes, what's the main difference between a crumpet and muffin? Sorry to intrude, but the main difference is that they're totally different. The question is a bit like asking, "What's the difference between a scone and a chocolate brownie?". Romey 1878 and rubecula 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Sorry to intrude, but the main difference is that they're totally different. The question is a bit like asking, "What's the difference between a scone and a chocolate brownie?". Haha okay, so I guess a better question then is what the hell is a crumpet? I refuse to Google it and demand answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 As kids, especially on cold, wet nights (in other words, most evenings), we'd stop by a local chip shop and ask for some batter. They'd scoop floating remnants from the fryer, put them in newspaper, and shake on salt and vinegar. It didn't taste too great, and was desperately unhealthy, but it was hot. When you're cold and hungry, you'll take anything that's Harry Freers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Haha okay, so I guess a better question then is what the hell is a crumpet? I refuse to Google it and demand answers. crumpets are round butter sponges that are glorious. They cannot be compared with any other bready treat rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 I definitely plan on making a trip over there, so I'll add those to the bucket list. Rubes, what's the main difference between a crumpet and muffin? Crumpets What's the Difference? Crumpets Versus English Muffins Pin it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Crumpets are wonderful hot toasted crumpets are wonderful Hot toasted crumpets covered in real butter are wonderful Amongst the great food wonders of the world are hot toasted crumpets, smothered in real butter and toasted over an open coal fire by my gran. The melted butter runs all over your fingers and down your chin and fuck me you really do not care. Crumpets can be done in a toaster or under a grill and margarine is acceptable, it gives a slight hint of what my gran used to make for me (god bless her) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Margarine is never acceptable unless you hate the person you're giving it too... EFC-Paul and rubecula 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Margarine is never acceptable unless you hate the person you're giving it too... Fer gawds sake Matt they are Americans and they dunno the difference between muffins and crumpets, how in hell can they tell the difference between butter and marge (Just joking lads .... honest) Ever had a blob of strawberry jam on a crumpet? Did it slide right off? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Fer gawds sake Matt they are Americans and they dunno the difference between muffins and crumpets, how in hell can they tell the difference between butter and marge (Just joking lads .... honest) Ever had a blob of strawberry jam on a crumpet? Did it slide right off? LOL no jam! what's wrong with you! rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 no jam! what's wrong with you! Never play with your food? bet you never had a cheese and jam buttyeither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Never play with your food? bet you never had a cheese and jam buttyeither was your sense of taste this weird before the treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 no jam! what's wrong with you! Marmite or occasionally peanut butter for me. Texture of crumpets meant they were the first solids I was able to eat a couple of years back, things of true beauty! rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Marmite or occasionally peanut butter for me. Texture of crumpets meant they were the first solids I was able to eat a couple of years back, things of true beauty! Gods above, you're all nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 crumpets are round butter sponges that are glorious. They cannot be compared with any other bready treat I don't like butter so I smother mine with Nutella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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