{"id":1614,"date":"2010-12-21T20:48:03","date_gmt":"2010-12-21T17:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.evildressmaker.com\/?p=1614"},"modified":"2010-12-21T20:57:43","modified_gmt":"2010-12-21T17:57:43","slug":"bite-to-eat-eat-to-bite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.evildressmaker.com\/?p=1614","title":{"rendered":"Bite to eat – eat to bite"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vaikka en ole j\u00e4rin kuuluisa kokkaustaidoistani niin hyv\u00e4\u00e4 ruokaa kyll\u00e4 osaan arvostaa. Seuraavaksi perehdyt\u00e4\u00e4nkin v\u00e4h\u00e4n englantilaiseen ruokakulttuuriin. Englantilaista keitti\u00f6t\u00e4 nyt ei varsinaisesti ylistet\u00e4 gourmet-piireiss\u00e4 mutta minusta siell\u00e4 saa varsin kelvollista (joskin ehk\u00e4 hieman rasvaista)<\/strong><\/span> ruokaa. Paikalliset pubit tarjoavat herkullisia lounaita ja perinteisi\u00e4 fish&chips-ravintoloita on v\u00e4h\u00e4n joka nurkalla. Englanti on hyvin monikulttuurinen paikka maahanmuuttajien ansiosta, joten ruokaakin on tarjolla jos jonkin sorttista. Lis\u00e4ksi t\u00e4m\u00e4 hektisen el\u00e4m\u00e4npoljennon maa on my\u00f6s take awayn luvattu maa. L\u00e4hes jokaiselle ruoka-vaihtoehdolle l\u00f6ytyykin oma take away-ravintola.<\/p>\n

IN ENGLISH<\/strong><\/span>
\nEven though I’m not exactly a master chef, I do know good food. English kitchen is not highly praised amongst gourmet people, but I think you can get delicious food there (though it might be a bit greasy)<\/strong><\/span>. Local pubs are offering nice meals and there is traditional fish&chip shops in every corner. For those who are looking for something more international there is also large variety of foreign delicacies available. Hectic life in South England has caused a burst of take away places. (And my english readers, try to bear with me. This post is mainly for those readers who are looking for tips where to eat in England. Thank you.)<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Pubi-ruuat ovat englantilaista ruokakulttuuria parhaimmillaan. Toisin kuin Nelliina, min\u00e4 suosittelen menem\u00e4\u00e4n nimenomaan pubiin joka ei kuulu mihink\u00e4\u00e4n ketjuun. Ei niiss\u00e4 ketjupubeissakaan varsinaisesti vikaa ole, mutta pienemmiss\u00e4 pubeissa tunnelma on yleens\u00e4 uniikimpi ja ruoka monesti viel\u00e4 parempaa. Ruuaksi kannattaa kokeilla muutakin kuin sit\u00e4 perinteist\u00e4 hampurilaista, vaikkapa steak pie’ta tai english breakfastia jota saa monin paikoin iltaan asti. Eik\u00e4 kannata h\u00e4mm\u00e4sty\u00e4 jos naisasiakkaille tarjoillaan vain puolikkaita pinttej\u00e4. Vanhan tavan mukaan naiset saivat nauttia vain pieni\u00e4 m\u00e4\u00e4ri\u00e4 alkomahoolia ja monissa vanhoissa pubeissa tapa el\u00e4\u00e4 edelleen. (Tietenk\u00e4\u00e4n mik\u00e4\u00e4n ei est\u00e4 tilaamasta useampaa puolikasta pinttia per\u00e4kk\u00e4in.)<\/strong><\/span> Monet t\u00e4llaiset perinteikk\u00e4\u00e4t pubit ovat jopa satoja vuosia vanhoja ja rakennuksetkin sen mukaisia, varsin persoonallisia.\u00a0 Hinnat eiv\u00e4t tosin aina ole ihan halpoja. Jos vaan mahdollista niin kannattaa piipahtaa pois Lontoosta (minne suurin osa satunnaisista matkaajista varmaankin suuntaa)<\/strong><\/span> ja k\u00e4yd\u00e4 vaikkapa Fox Revived’ssa<\/a> Horleyss\u00e4, The Running Horse’ssa<\/a> Leatherheadiss\u00e4 tai The Seven Stars’ssa Reigatessa. Olen itse testannut kaikki ja hyv\u00e4ksi havainnut. Huomioitavaa on ett\u00e4 kaikki samannimiset pubit eiv\u00e4t aina ole samaa ketjua. Esim The Seven Stars on aika suosittu nimi.<\/p>\n

Joulun aikaan kannattaa ottaa ilo irti my\u00f6s englantilaisesta jouluateriasta. Sit\u00e4 tarjotaan monissa paikallisissa pubeissa, tosin sen saattaa joutua varaamaan paria p\u00e4iv\u00e4\u00e4 etuk\u00e4teen. “Roast turkey and all the trimmings” sis\u00e4lt\u00e4\u00e4 yleens\u00e4 kalkkunaa, kinkkua, pekoniin k\u00e4\u00e4rittyj\u00e4 nakkeja, paistettua perunaa ja palsternakkaa, ruusukaalia, kalkkunant\u00e4ytett\u00e4 ja ruskeaa kastiketta. Ja j\u00e4lkiruuaksi tietenkin christmas pudding. Omamme tarjoili tunnelmallinen Bolney Stage<\/a> jossa palvelu oli ensiluokkaista.<\/p>\n

Pub-meals are probably the most interesting bit of english food culture. I recommend that you skip any chain pubs and go to independent local pubs. Not that there’s anything wrong with chains, but small local pubs tend to have more unique athmosphere and food is even better. You should also try something else than traditional hamburger and chips, like steak pie or english breakfast, which is served all day long in many places. Don’t be surprised if some places only serve half pints for ladies. In the old times women were only allowed to have small portions of alcohol and old habbits die hard in these old pubs. (Nothing prevent’s you to order several half pints in a row, though.) <\/strong><\/span>Many of them pubs are hundreds of years old and buildings alike, very unique. Allthough, prices are not always cheap. If possible you should come out of London (where probably most travellers head) <\/strong><\/span>and try Fox Revived<\/a> in Horley, The Running Horse<\/a> in Leatherhead or The Seven Stars in Reigate. I have tried them all and enjoyed every minute. Also notice that not all pubs with same name are part of the same chain. For example The Seven Stars is a popular name. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

During the Christmas season you should also try famous english christmas meal, roast turkey dinner. It’s being served in many local pubs, allthough you might have to reserve couple days in advance. “Roast turkey and all the trimmings” usually includes turkey, ham, sausages wrapped in bacon, roasted potatoes and parsnips, brussels sprouts, turkey stuffing and gravy. And christmas pudding for dessert ofcourse. Ours was served by rustic Bolney Stage<\/a> where service was excellent.
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Traditional Cornish pasty<\/strong><\/span>
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Paikallisiin herkkuihin kuuluu cornish pasty, voitaikinakuoreen leivottu reilu t\u00e4ytetty piirakka, joka on ehdottomasti yksi omista suosikeistani. Tarjolla on erilaisia t\u00e4ytteit\u00e4 mutta oma suosikkini on perinteinen: lihaa, perunaa, sipulia ja lantua. Piirakka tarjoillaan h\u00f6yry\u00e4v\u00e4n kuumana. Poltan suuni joka kerta. Kannattaa kurkata my\u00f6s West Cornwall Pastyn aika hupaisat websivut<\/a>. Sielt\u00e4 l\u00f6yd\u00e4t my\u00f6s l\u00e4himm\u00e4t cornish pasty-ravintolat ja kojut. T\u00e4ll\u00e4 kertaa me nautimme cornish pastya Brightonissa.<\/p>\n

Toinen herkku, kylm\u00e4 sellainen on syd\u00e4nsimpukka. Niit\u00e4 myyd\u00e4\u00e4n etenkin rannikkokaupunkien kalakojuissa pikkusn\u00e4ksein\u00e4. Simpukat nautitaan viinietikkapirskeiden kera kylm\u00e4n\u00e4 pienest\u00e4 purkista. Itse en voi v\u00e4itt\u00e4\u00e4 niit\u00e4 mitenk\u00e4\u00e4n erityisesti rakastavani, mutta olen maistanut. Se maistuu.. noh, kylm\u00e4lle simpukalle joka ratisee hampaissa. Is\u00e4nt\u00e4 taas rakastaa n\u00e4it\u00e4 ja ostaa niit\u00e4 joka kerta Englannin matkoillamme, n\u00e4it\u00e4 kun ei taida Suomesta saada. L\u00e4hikuvaa simpukoista<\/a> viimevuotisessa matkapostauksessa.<\/p>\n

One of the local delicacies is cornish pasty, filling butter crust pie, which is my absolute favourite. There are several different fillings available, but my favourite is the traditional: beef, potato, onion and swede. Pasty is served steaming hot. I burn my mouth every time. West Cornwall Pasty web page<\/a> is also worth checking, they are pretty funny. From there you can also find the pasty-shops near you. This time we enjoyed our pasties in Brighton. <\/em><\/p>\n

Other local snack is something called cockles. They are sold especially in the fish shops in coastal towns. They are little shellfish you eat cold with vinegar. I can’t say I love them, but I have tasted them. It tastes… well cold shellfish that rattles between your teeth. My boyfriend loves cockles and gets them on our every trip to England, because I don’t think these are available in Finland. Close up photo of them cockles<\/a> on my last years travel post. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Tesco-sushi on top,
\nWasabi-sushi below.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sushiin mieltyneen\u00e4 halusin t\u00e4ll\u00e4 kertaa kokeilla my\u00f6s paikallisia sushi-mestoja. Is\u00e4nt\u00e4 kun ei ole asiasta ihan yht\u00e4 innoissaan (lue: inhoaa sushia)<\/strong><\/span> ei h\u00e4nest\u00e4 ollut juuri apua sushi-ravintolaa mets\u00e4st\u00e4ess\u00e4. Lontoon Victoria-asemalta bongasin hauskan take away-sushikioskin, Wasabin<\/a>. Yksitt\u00e4in tai pareittain pakatut pienet sushi-annokset ker\u00e4t\u00e4\u00e4n itse pahvitarjottimelle ja maksetaan tiskill\u00e4. Saatavana on my\u00f6s l\u00e4mpimi\u00e4 ruokia kuten nuudeleita. Kioski oli todella suosittu sill\u00e4 sen edess\u00e4 oli l\u00e4hes jatkuva jono, joskin nopsaan liikkuva sellainen.<\/p>\n

Wasabin lis\u00e4ksi testasin Tescossa myyt\u00e4vi\u00e4 valmiita take away-sushi annoksia joita saa mm. meal dealeina juomapullon ja perunalastupussin kera. Kummassakin nigirit ja makit olivat hieman pienempi\u00e4 kuin Tampereen Marusekiss\u00e4, mutta muuten maku oli aika sama, jopa niiss\u00e4 Tescon susheissa. Onneksi olin ostanut Wasabista reilummin soijaa sill\u00e4 Tesco-annoksen soijapullo oli s\u00e4\u00e4litt\u00e4v\u00e4n pieni. P\u00e4\u00e4sin n\u00e4ist\u00e4 niin hyvin sushien makuun ett\u00e4 my\u00f6hemmin halusin viel\u00e4 lis\u00e4\u00e4. Yo!Sushi<\/a> on ultramoderni japanilaistyylinen paikka jossa ruoka rullaa astioissa liukuhihnalla tiskin ymp\u00e4ri. Siit\u00e4 voi sitten valita mieleisens\u00e4. Itse hain t\u00e4\u00e4lt\u00e4kin vain takeaway-annoksen. Nigirien ja makien lis\u00e4ksi annoksessa oli my\u00f6s sashimia ja joku Yo!Sushin oma rulla. Maku oli n\u00e4iss\u00e4kin oikein hyv\u00e4. Miinusta tosin pienest\u00e4 soija-annoksesta joka riitti juuri ja juuri.<\/p>\n

As I have found the joys of sushi, this time I also wanted to try out some sushi places. Boyfriend is not that excited about it (read: he hates sushi)<\/strong><\/span> so I didn’t get much help on finding a sushi restaurant. By accident I found out that there is a funny little take away sushi booth in Victoria Station, London, called Wasabi<\/a>. You take a cardboard tray to collect your choise of individually packed little sushi portions and pay them to the till. Warm meals also available. This little shop was really popular because there was a continuous (although pretty fast)<\/strong><\/span> queue there. <\/em><\/p>\n

I also tried sushi meals they sell in Tesco. You can get them as meal deals with a bottle of drink and bag of crisps. Nigiri and maki in both were a bit smaller than in our local sushi restaurant here in Tampere but taste was pretty much the same. Thankfully I got some extra soy sauce from Wasabi because the soy sauce “bottle” I got with Tesco meal was patheticly small. But I wanted to try one more sushi restaurant. Yo!Sushi<\/a> is ultra modern japanese style place where food is placed in small cups on the moving conveyor belt. I didn’t have time to sit down sadly. I only grabbed take away portion with nigiri, maki, sashimi and some roll of their own. But it tasted very good. Allthough I have to complain about the tiny soy sauce portion. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Eating with chop sticks – lovely chinese restaurant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Englanti on pullollaan kiinalaisia ja intialaisia ravintoloita. Hotellimme vierest\u00e4 l\u00f6ytyi paikallinen pubi jossa sattumoisin toimii my\u00f6s kiinalainen ravintola. Vierailimme siell\u00e4 kiireisen\u00e4 iltana mutta meille j\u00e4rjestettiin kuitenkin p\u00f6yt\u00e4 ja ruokakin tuli nopeasti. Is\u00e4nt\u00e4 otti sen tavallisen eli Chow Mein nuudeleita ja min\u00e4 otin kanaa hapanimel\u00e4kastikkeella sek\u00e4 king prawn dirty rice. Ruoka oli herkullista ja palvelu eritt\u00e4in hyv\u00e4\u00e4 kiireest\u00e4 huolimatta. Vaikka tulin annoksesta aika t\u00e4yteen vetelin sen ihan kokonaan, viimeist\u00e4 kastikepisaraa ja riisinjyv\u00e4\u00e4 my\u00f6den. Jos liikutte siis Hicksteadiss\u00e4 niin kannattaa poiketa The Castle Inniss\u00e4, London Roadilla. Paikalliset tosin ovat v\u00e4h\u00e4n sit\u00e4 mielt\u00e4 ett\u00e4 siin\u00e4 menee yksi hyv\u00e4 englantilainen pubi ihan pilalle.<\/p>\n

England is full of chinese and indian restaurants. Right next to our hotel was a local pub that also happened to be chinese restaurant. We went there on busy evening but they still managed to find us a table. Even the food came fast to the table. Boyfriend took the usual, Beef Chow Mein, and I chose sweet and sour chicken with king prawn dirty rice. Food was delicious and service was very good, despite of their busy evening. Even though the food was filling I ate everything, the very last drop of the sauce and every single grain of rice. It was that tasty. So if you happen to be in Hickstead you should try out The Castle Inn on London Road. Allthough locals seem to think that is just a waste of good english pub. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Vaikka en ole j\u00e4rin kuuluisa kokkaustaidoistani niin hyv\u00e4\u00e4 ruokaa kyll\u00e4 osaan arvostaa. Seuraavaksi perehdyt\u00e4\u00e4nkin v\u00e4h\u00e4n englantilaiseen ruokakulttuuriin. Englantilaista keitti\u00f6t\u00e4 nyt ei varsinaisesti ylistet\u00e4 gourmet-piireiss\u00e4 mutta minusta siell\u00e4 saa varsin kelvollista (joskin ehk\u00e4 hieman rasvaista) ruokaa. Paikalliset pubit tarjoavat herkullisia lounaita ja perinteisi\u00e4 fish&chips-ravintoloita on v\u00e4h\u00e4n joka nurkalla. Englanti on hyvin monikulttuurinen paikka maahanmuuttajien ansiosta, joten… <\/p>\n

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