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British food was complex, multicultural and flavorful in the 18th century—despite what you might think
The stereotype of bland British food is notorious, and people mock the horrors of jellied eels and overcooked vegetables. Even roast beef and pudding are seen as uninspired compared with the cuisines of other nations.
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The article challenges the common stereotype that British cuisine is bland, noting that dishes such as jellied eels, overcooked vegetables, roast beef and pudding are often mocked as uninspired. It argues that historically British food was actually complex, multicultural, and flavorful. The piece attributes the lasting negative perception to wartime rationing, which it says damaged Britain’s culinary reputation.
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