A few weeks back I threw down a challenge to my cousin J-Decks to find the silliest packaged food item and send it to me, and I in turn would do the same. I knew her game was strong, but I wasn't aware it was this strong. When I opened the box of mystery, I almost hit the floor laughing. Who knew the Brits liked eating Spotted Dick so much that they would want to put it in a can to share with the world?
Wow.
So the second part of the challenge is actually eating some of whatever craziness we get in the mail. Hmm. She really got me good. When I cracked the can open, no foul odor was present so that was cool. Kind of a bready smell. According to the can this is "microwaveable" Spotted Dick, as opposed to the other kind that I assume contains trace amounts of lead and/or other metallurgy. To cook this you put it on a plate and cover it with a bowl. Microwave for 1.5 minutes and you're ready to eat dick.
The smell after cooking wasn't bad at all. Pleasant even. When I put the dick in my mouth, I was reminded of warm raisin bran, even though I have never eaten warm raisin bran. It was very sweet and the raisins were plump and juicy. Very nice. Not something I would eat every day, but if I were to have some British folk over, I would proudly serve them a taste of their homeland. A taste of Dick.
Thanks Jen. Now I can say with all honesty that I like eating Spotted Dick.
10 comments:
Mauri...you crack me up! I just laughed out loud:)
When I saw this in the store (Cost Plus if you feel you need more) I said to myself, "Self, this may never make it to the blog". And then I said, "Ah, c'mon self! This is too funny to pass up!" It was worth the risk. I knew you would have a heyday with this one either way. I love the funky food throw down. What a brilliant idea! Can't wait to see what I get in return. We've got several city blocks of Chinatown fun to work with so you'd better bring the funk!
Mauri, however can you top spotted dick? I too laughed out loud! You guys!!!!!
Jen, all I can say is the box of mystery is going to be loaded up with something very special tomorrow. Oh boy. I have a feeling you won't be raising the same finger I did.
The hippie box is still in effect. I love taking that beat down thing to the postal store. We should take to decorating it with tiny flags notating the origin of the goodies within. That way it looks like it's been around the world. Just to make it a little more interesting.
This sounds way more like something that would require penicillin instead of a spoon. You guys are gross!
ha ha that is so freaking funny
Hey guys, guess what we had for dinner? well for dessert? yep, spotted dick! I didn't have suet so I cheated and just used butter. I'm sure the consistency was not at all right. I like that sort of English steamed pudding. We had custard sauce with it. By the way, I didn't have any raisins or currants so my dick was not spotted! He, he
oh man... i think i just peed a little. Thats was the oh so perfect story for this morning .. my day i brighter because i got to see a picture of you and your furry mug puttin dick in yer mouth! I'm dyin to know what you sent her...
OK...JDecks your gift is on the way there. I can't say it's as funny, because what the hell is? B, send me the cleaning bill for your undergarments. Rose, send me the recipe for your healthy dick.
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