Ruffles chips (crisps) are something I associate with my late '70s childhood. Never cared for Ruffles, or for much of my childhood for that matter. Sour cream dip was also all the rage, not that my dopey family ever ate it.
No, we would have those thick, greasy Ruffles but without the damned dip.
Then, around 1982, the air cleared and we would never again buy Ruffles.
But man, were they ever popular circa 1979-1981. Ugh.
Over here we get a cheapo type of curry sauce in the fish and chip shops as an alternative to mushy peas and it goes quite well. But I reckon anything will do.
Tip for curry - reheated on the next at or so. Tastes even better.
I remember back in the early seventies, up t'north of England (Chesterfield), having a few (then a few more) drinks the evening before my sister's wedding (they're still married), & then queuing up for chips with curry sauce ladled over it, I don't remember the taste, but the old bum was burning a bit the day of the wedding.
...& re-heated curry does taste better, as does re-heated casserole & mince.
You boys are either supersensitive, or are unaware that curry has a vast range of spiciness.
The mild curries, like in a Coronation sandwich, are just as delightful as a bum-scorching vindaloo and madras.
I'm fond of (spicy) Indian tomato soup accompanied by some garlic naan.
Mrs. Phelps, however, is not enamored with Indian cuisine, but she's a real trouper when we "have to" dine at an Indian restaurant wherever we find ourselves. She maintains that Indian food tastes better in Europe than here in the US. She never eats Coronation chicken at home, but enthuses over it when we travel abroad.
That curry sauce served in UK chips shops is I'm pretty sure just something virtually instant , but is fine for what it is. Another accompaniment for the fish and chip shop meal experience, like mushy peas. No one ever claims it's the real deal, and my wife is rather sniffy about it. Mainly because she never had it growing up but was used to decent Indian food as her parents were friends with Indian restaurant owners. But it's perfect for sticking on your late night after-pub supper.
BUT!! We have a new chippy in Hoyland town centre that uses beef dripping to fry their fish and chips in. Obviously not vegan friendly, but the food does have a unique taste, and very welcome once in a while. Too often would be a disaster for the waistline and they can 'lay heavy' on the stomach if overindulged in. But I had my first the other day. Delicious. Needed no accompaniment!
To Jeh (and anybody else who may care), although not quite those elusive Rustiks, Tesco do their own brand of very thin potato sticks (titled Ready Salted Potato Chips, in a red bag), which are as close as you can get to those Pimpernel-like crisps.
I had a feeling somebody would discover some examples like Tesco. Pretty sure it's the kind of thing M&S have always done as well. They were quite a common snack when I was a kid.
Sadly, no. There used to be loads of them here in the '60s and '70s, though. For decades there was the "Bavarian Village" less than a mile from my house. It closed years ago, so now we trek to Ft. Lauderdale to a great little place. They have Krombacher on draught, Carlsberg, Kostritzer, Bitburger, and a host of other draught beers.
Jeh said 'And which are still impossible to find' -------------------------- One of Carole's mates bought me some a few months back, I think she got them from Lidl or Aldi?
If they're in Lidl or Aldi that's usually a sign that it's the last remaining stock being sold off cheap. At least I think so. I know it's true with Poundland.
Brannigan's are a decent make of crisps, Jim, and all the ones I've tried have been very nice. But I would have swerved that flavour you mention, cos I flat out hate the taste (and smell) of mustard.
Brannigan's are a decent make of crisps, Jim, and all the ones I've tried have been very nice. But I would have swerved that flavour you mention, cos I flat out hate the taste (and smell) of mustard.
I "knew" mustard was hated in the UK!
Couldn't find the Colman's, but I will continue the search!
Oh no, mustard isn't hated in the UK. Quite the opposite, old chap. It's a rather traditional sauce topping that is seen often and everywhere, in restaurants and pubs. I've just never liked it, but I would guess I'm in the minority, especially around here, what with some of these FSM carnivores
