what on earth is.......

[Bexandnij]

...biscuits and gravy?!

I know this should probably be in the food section, but I am hoping that someone from the UK can explain what it is!! We currently have images of chocolate digestives and a jug of beefy bisto!

 

[darthtatty]

biscuits are our scones. fab with butter and jam.
the gravy?!? think I tried it but cant remember what it tastes like, its a white savoury sauce.

 

[starrysky]

DH and I tried them with the gravy but they are too sweet for that. He likes them with butter and jam or dipped in maple syrup.

 

[kevin harrison]

I remember the first time I visited the US and was at Kuntucky Fried Chicken and they asked me if I wanted a biscuit with my chicken, remember thinking what the hell are they talking about..

 

[Pootle]

I'm the only (British) person I know who likes biscuits and gravy

The biscuit is just a plain scone, but the gravy is a white sausage gravy - quite thick, white and creamy. Pretty sure it's calorie-laden too . Think it's mostly a breakfast menu food and often features at breakfast buffets.

 

[mackay_j]

they are a very salty sticky version of scones. A bit like a cross between a scone and a stew dumpling. They are very addictive and in a few places my girls have eaten too many before food arives and not managed their diner!

 

[2Tiggies]

they are a very salty sticky version of scones. A bit like a cross between a scone and a stew dumpling. They are very addictive and in a few places my girls have eaten too many before food arives and not managed their diner!

This is how I would describe them. Definitely not as a scone but I think you summed it up quite well. I have to disagree on them being addictive however. Not really mad about them. DD loved eating them with maple syrup last year When you sit in a busy food court and do that you are guaranteed plenty of attention (although nobody says anything to you - they shuffle a few feet away before nodding in our general direction ... )

 

[Bexandnij]

Ahhh - thank you - I knew it would take some english explanations for it to make sense!

I have to say that the whole thing sounds revolting so I reckon I shall be avoiding that!!

 

[2Tiggies]

I have to say that the whole thing sounds revolting so I reckon I shall be avoiding that!!

I think you are very wise Although you really shouldn't knock anything before you've tried it - you may like them ... with maple syrup

 

[JKMJ441724]

If you live in the Southern part of the US (as I do) biscuits and gravy are a STAPLE of living. With have them for breakfast, lunch and dinner! They are fabulous! I hope you get a chance to try them soon!

 

[wayneg]

I'm the only (British) person I know who likes biscuits and gravy

The biscuit is just a plain scone, but the gravy is a white sausage gravy - quite thick, white and creamy. Pretty sure it's calorie-laden too . Think it's mostly a breakfast menu food and often features at breakfast buffets.

I don't dislike, I just don't see a need for them. If there is bacon, sausage and egg why add biscuits and gravy? If that was the only thing on the menu I would have no problem eating them but far too many other things I would prefer to eat.

I think you are very wise Although you really shouldn't knock anything before you've tried it - you may like them

I have to try anything, no way could I say I don't fancy that, I want to taste myself, although Karen was not impressed with me and DS trying escargot.

 

[2Tiggies]

I have to try anything, no way could I say I don't fancy that, I want to taste myself, although Karen was not impressed with me and DS trying escargot.

I LOVE escargot! I guess I have just ruined any hope of Karen wanting to associate with me. Did you and Matt enjoy them by the way?

 

[wayneg]

I LOVE escargot! I guess I have just ruined any hope of Karen wanting to associate with me. Did you and Matt enjoy them by the way?

Again could eat them no problem but why? rather have a nice piece of garlic bread

A few pics I have of biscuits & gravy

At Cheesecake factory (just biscuits) why include in a meal like this?

Cracker Barrel

 

[2Tiggies]

Again could eat them no problem but why? rather have a nice piece of garlic bread

It was the escargots I wanted to know about

 

[crabbie1]

Another vote for biscuits and gravy. Thumbs down for snails though. Sorry you two

 

[Bexandnij]

The biscuits look good - its just that sauce!! I'm not a huge fan of sauces though, especially things like our white sauce.

I may volunteer my other half to try it - he is braver with food then me!!

 

[DCLMan]

I'm the only (British) person I know who likes biscuits and gravy

The biscuit is just a plain scone, but the gravy is a white sausage gravy - quite thick, white and creamy. Pretty sure it's calorie-laden too . Think it's mostly a breakfast menu food and often features at breakfast buffets.

I love them too. They are really nice with scrambled eggs.

 

[Gonz Of Lancashire]

Kuntucky Fried Chicken

Many thanks for the typo, I'll use it if ever the acne-inducing bilge ever arises during conversation.

 

[akl-fan]

Sorry I think that they are disgusting, especially the curried ones at Boma!! Scones should only be eaten with cream and jam.

 

[OrlandoMagic]

This subject is making me feel !!!