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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 588

Posted on March 24, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

American foods I’ve never even heard of/never want to eat… I still have some foods on my American bucket list. Grits – check (gross); gumbo – check (love); S’mores – check (gross). Like, I’ve never had a PB&J (Peanut Butter … Continue reading →

Posted in American, American customs, British American differences, expats | Tagged America, American, American food, British, Burgoo, Culture, donut burger, eating, expat, expat lives, food, hocoblogs@@@, Jello Salad, Koolickles, lifestyle, Sloppy Joes, UK, USA | 8 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 541

Posted on December 16, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The forking issue Okay, here’s the deal: we Brits often comment on the way Americans eat. Yes, we do. #sorry When I say ‘Americans’ I don’t mean all Americans, but some Americans. So don’t take offence if you’re not one … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 521

Posted on November 14, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Can Americans ‘do’ English beer? When I say ‘beer’ I mean ‘ale’. I really wished my British chum Matthew was with me last night in Columbia, MD, to sample a new beer that is being brewed in Baltimore. Matthew’s quite the … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Baltimore, beer, Blog, British, Columbia, drink, drinking, eating, English, English beer, English hops, food, Greene Turtle, Heavy Seas Brewery, hocoblogs@@@, maryland, pasty, Scamp Fries, Shell Raiser Pale Ale, tacos | 2 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 282

Posted on November 4, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

I heart Ellicott City Columbia, MD. It’s new and based on a plan. It’s good. I like it. Next door? Ellicott City, MD. It’s old and not based on a plan. It’s fabulous. I love it. I do, it’s like … Continue reading →