Traditional British Food
What do British people often eat with fish and chips?
They often eat peas or vinegar with fish and chips.
What meat is usually inside a hamburger?
Beef
When do people in the UK usually eat dinner?
Around 6 or 7 PM.
What is a popular sweet muffin with icing on top called?
A cupcake
What kind of food is cheddar?
A type of cheese.
What meal is usually eaten on Sunday in the UK?
A Sunday roast.
What is a typical American breakfast food?
Pancakes, bacon, eggs, or cereal.
What is the first meal of the day called?
Breakfast
What dessert is made with jelly and sponge cake in the UK?
A trifle
What is “mac and cheese”?
Pasta with a cheese sauce.
What is “bangers and mash”?
Sausages with mashed potatoes.
What do Americans usually eat on Thanksgiving?
Roast turkey with stuffing.
What is "afternoon tea"?
A light meal with tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes, around 4 PM.
What dessert do Americans eat on Thanksgiving?
A Pumpkin Pie
What is “haggis” and where is it from?
A dish from Scotland made with sheep’s organs.
What is the main ingredient in a Cornish pasty?
Beef
What is the difference between a pancake and a waffle?
Waffles are crisp and have square holes; pancakes are flat and soft.
What do British people often eat for lunch at work or school?
A sandwich, crisps, fruit, and a drink.
What are scones and when do people eat them?
Small cakes eaten with jam and cream, usually at afternoon tea.
What is “clam chowder”?
A creamy soup with clams and potatoes, popular in New England.
What is "black pudding" made from?
Pig’s blood, fat, and oats.
What is "grits" and where is it popular?
A corn-based dish popular in the Southern US.
What is a "packed lunch" and what does it usually include?
A lunch brought from home, usually with a sandwich, fruit, and a snack.
What is the difference between a British pudding and an American pudding?
A British pudding is often steamed or baked; American pudding is creamy and eaten cold.
What is “scrapple” and where is it eaten?
A dish from the Mid-Atlantic US made from pork scraps and cornmeal.