3 of us. Haven't had toad in the hole for years.
I could be wrong (and I reiterate that I get much practice) but I seem to recall that in US "Toad in the Hole" can be called "Pigs in a Blanket".
This is all fascinating - well, I do find the subject of food fascinating. I used to visit the US a lot in my working days but have not been there for ten years now. Two things of recent discussion I never noticed or even thought about there are condensed milk and pies. I note that condensed milk would seem to be available there but I never had call for it in my visits. A lovely sticky sweet consistency. I am trying to recall in what recipes I have used it.
An aside - I used to enjoy White Russian cocktails but for that you need a dairy product called "half and half". It is somerthing we no not have in the UK to my knowledge.
Now in all the years I was there I never noticed the lack of pies. Fascinating - strikes me as a real culture difference. Mind, it would certainly not surprise me if there are parts of the US where they are not unknown - particularly inland states. My work was with the Navy so inherently I visited coastal states, particularly East Coast. We must not forget the Don McLean album, "American Pie"
I note that Wikipedia says this:
"Meat pies with fillings such as steak, cheese, steak and kidney, minced beef, or chicken and mushroom are popular in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand as take-away snacks. They are also served with chips as an alternative to fish and chips at British chip shops.
Pot pies with a flaky crust and bottom are also a popular American dish, typically with a filling of meat (particularly beef, chicken or turkey), gravy, and mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots and peas). Frozen pot pies are often sold in individual serving size.
Fruit pies may be served with a scoop of ice cream, a style known in North America as pie à la mode. Many sweet pies are served this way. Apple pie is a traditional choice, though any pie with sweet fillings may be served à la mode. This combination, and possibly the name as well, is thought to have been popularized in the mid-1890s in the United States."
I also note that Australian pies seem to be gaining popularity in the US. See:
http://www.watoday.com.au/world/aussie-meat-pies-gaining-fans-in-us-20120303-1u9if.html
Reminds me that in later days of my visiting there I got to like the "Outback Steakhouse" chain - did enjoy their "Blooming Onion".
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