Not related to anything, but I'd like to see some of the visiting Brits try American fish and chips.
Full credit to them for creating the dish, it's a damn fine one. But I think we've perfected it over here. They seem to do a single huge piece of fish, some vinegar, and some mushy peas(?!?!)
No, my friends. The best fish and chip plate comes with tartar sauce and coleslaw. Mushy peas? What? You want some crispy, sweet coleslaw to cleanse your palate. Trust me on this.
I know they are (rightfully) enjoying Texas BBQ and huge burgers, but I'd advise them to try our take on fish and chips. They might be absolutely shocked at how good it is.
As a Brit who also had a lifelong reaction of 'mushy peas(?!?!)' upon hearing of it, they are legitimately way better than they sound when properly seasoned. I was finally convinced to try it with a homemade steak and ale pie. Mix in a bunch of freshly ground pepper with those mushy peas and chefs kiss. FYI tartare sauce is a common accompaniment here in Britain as well, and it is indeed the correct choice.
I've never had good fish and chips in America, but I've also never been to the coasts.
I don't like non-fresh peas to begin with, and mushy peas were exactly what I thought they would be. Can't say if they were seasoned properly or not, but they weren't for me. Coleslaw is infinitely better.
Good mushy peas involve a good amount of butter. They're amazing.
I have never had butter save a serving of peas, but that's just me.