World Cup Food: What’d’ya eat?

[Ptipois]

What are the other nations? I'm not into soccer at all.

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ANG

ARG

AUS

BRA

CRC

CIV

CRO

CZE

ECU

ENG

FRA

GER

GHA

IRN

ITA

JPN

KOR

KSA

MEX

NED

PAR

POL

POR

SCG

ESP

SWE

SUI

TOG

TRI

TUN

UKR

USA

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Thanks John!

[chefzadi]

For the French team I would make couscous. France's favorite dish and there is the Zidane guy.

[menton1]

For the French team I would make couscous. France's favorite dish and there is the Zidane guy. 

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Respectfully disagree about this one-- it's not even a French dish, more North African; I might guess for a Croque Monsieur as a "favorite" in France, although the criteria for that title would be hard to measure...

[chefzadi]

For the French team I would make couscous. France's favorite dish and there is the Zidane guy. 

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Respectfully disagree about this one-- it's not even a French dish, more North African; I might guess for a Croque Monsieur as a "favorite" in France, although the criteria for that title would be hard to measure...

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Nevermind.

Moderator delete this post. I shall go watch the World Cup with my countrymen.

Edited June 17, 2006 by chefzadi (log)

[fresh_a]

Nope.Couscous is the most popular dish in France according to most polls.

[Ptipois]

Why not add nems and paella on top of the bargain. OK the French love couscous and they add merguez to it, and they could also add camembert but that wouldn't make it any frencher. Highly francized, OK.

Plain and simple, steak-frites is the thing.

Croque-monsieur is not really a dish. It's a hasty solution to a temporary problem.

Edited June 18, 2006 by Ptipois (log)

[Dave Hatfield]

Unfortunately, leaving all other issues aside and given last night's result we may have to consider new ways to cook 'corneille ' as part of France's national dish.

I had such high hopes for them too. Corneille au vin?

[chefzadi]

Unfortunately, leaving all other issues aside and given last night's result we may have to consider new ways to cook 'corneille ' as part of France's national dish.

I had such high hopes for them too.  Corneille au vin?

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Crow is best marinated, skewered and grilled KEBAB style.

[Adam Balic]

For the French I think that I will buy a chicken and some intellectualised debate about correct way of cooking it.

Actually, scrap that the French team will not last as long as the debate.

[Pontormo]

Tough act to follow, but I would like to quote the employee of the French embassy who participated in the round table discussion of the World Cup for the The Washington Post (linked up thread) that included a discussion of appropriate foods for spectators (see page 5 of online story).

In response to one question, France replied:

France: I don't know, because I'm not God.

That's why the respondent has the job, non?

And when asked about appropriate food, again, same diplomat:

I think each and every French person gathering in this occasion probably drinks beer, but again, it's a question of taste. What counts is not so much the food or drink, but to be together with the people you like.

[Jenny McClure]

Tough act to follow, but I would like to quote the employee of the French embassy who participated in the round table discussion of the World Cup for the The Washington Post (linked up thread) that included a discussion of appropriate foods for spectators (see page 5 of online story).

In response to one question, France replied:

France: I don't know, because I'm not God.

That's why the respondent has the job, non?

And when asked about appropriate food, again, same diplomat:

I think each and every French person gathering in this occasion probably drinks beer, but again, it's a question of taste. What counts is not so much the food or drink, but to be together with the people you like.

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Amen!! So what did people actually eat or are you planning to eat? For the Italy vs US a group of us got together in a Spanish restaurant and ate Paella. Nothing to do with the cuisine of the teams playing, but it has the best TV screens,and you can see a TV from any angle, plus the food's good & wine is cheap. Great time had by all.

[bleudauvergne]

Moderator's note: I have removed several posts from this topic that have nothing to do with John's proposed topic and unfortunately digressed into unpleasantness. For this reason I ask to you please return to the original topic:

World cup food: What'd'ya eat? .

[Dave Hatfield]

Hope I don't get into trouble, but here's a link to an article in todays NY Times about what to drink while watching the world cup.

Not food, but close.

Times article

Personally, I'll stick to wine no matter who's playing.

[Dave Hatfield]

After today's performance by the USA I'm wondering if anybody has a recipe for humble pie?

[Mikeb19]

Wow, wish I had seen this earlier.

Anyhow, I just finished watching Ukraine beat Switzerland on penalties, now they're going on the the quarter-finals! And as someone who grew up on Ukrainian food, I think I'll have to celebrate by making some cold borsch, vareneky (perogies), holubsti (cabbage rolls), and for dessert a childhood favourite my grandmother always made us, raspberry soup.

[tonguesandwich]

I for one am going to be eating "CurryWurst" at a local Imbiss (street vendor) here in Berlin as I head off to see the Berlin - Argentina game this friday.

[Jenny McClure]

I for one am going to be eating "CurryWurst" at a local Imbiss (street vendor) here in Berlin as I head off to see the Berlin - Argentina game this friday.

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Lucky You, I'm very jealous. I am very upset that I am missing so many of the matches due to the huge inconvenience of work This time difference has been killing me with not only the World Cup but also with the French Open & now Wimbledon.

Edited to add. We watched the Portugal game on Sunday in a Brazilian restaurant....I know, I know, but it was the closest thing we could find. Those Caipirinhas (sp??) go down far too easily

Edited June 27, 2006 by Jenny McClure (log)

[Dave Hatfield]

Unfortunately, leaving all other issues aside and given last night's result we may have to consider new ways to cook 'corneille ' as part of France's national dish.

After last night I take it all back. They were great.

As far as I'm concerned they can eat whatever they like.

Still waiting for American humble pie recipes though.

Yank

[Jenny McClure]

Unfortunately, leaving all other issues aside and given last night's result we may have to consider new ways to cook 'corneille ' as part of France's national dish.

After last night I take it all back. They were great.

As far as I'm concerned they can eat whatever they like.

Still waiting for American humble pie recipes though.

Yank

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I can't really say too much about the Americans eating humble pie. We (Ireland ) didn't even qualfy Shocking!!

[Dave Hatfield]

France was terrific!

I ate all kinds of appetizers before hand while watching the dismal display. You just knew it would be scoreless & that England would lose on penalty shoot out. The sour grapes were especially tasty.

Now think an agreed upon national dish for France is imperative. Any suggestions?

[Pontormo]

July 4: Germany vs. Italy

German beer and pizza?

Penne und bratwurst mit Barbaresco? White asparagus on the side. Robiola later. (Needs more color.)

July 5: France vs. Portugal

Clams with sausage and ham (Ameijoas na Cataplana), a simple green salad and fresh fruit tart?

ETA: How come France is hosting this thread when Germany's the official host of the World Cup? A little Francophilic bias, peut-etre?

Edited July 2, 2006 by Pontormo (log)

[johnnyd]

I spent numerous hours making a fine feijoada for Saturday's match - it didn't taste as good in the face of Brasil's defeat. The caipirinhas did make the upset easier however!

Ameijoas na cataplana sounds great for Wednesday's match. I'm in!

[John Talbott]

Having started this wonderfully productive thread, I have to throw in a mid-Coup piece of advice. Do NOT go out to buy pizza one hour from the start time of the next match, everyone else will have the same idea. For some reason, the French, at least Parisian fans, love pizza with their games as much as Yanks love their potato chips.

[Dave Hatfield]

A little Francophilic bias, peut-etre?

No, its just that the Germans need somebody to organize them. We had John.

The caipirinhas did make the upset easier however!

What upset?

[Felice]

It's World Cup time again, this time for Rugby of course, and this week's 'Journal du Dimanche' noted that two Parisian institutions are celebrating. The first is Poilane who has created a Pain Poilane football made from 2,3 kg of pain de mie in the shape of a football, or rugby ball I suppose.

The second is the Bristol hotel, whose bar will be serving a special beer menu throughout the championship with beers from each country competing.