# Tell me what food/drink you think of first when I say... **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 30, 2003, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472 "2003-05-30T08:25:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Dragon\_Phoenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Dragon\_Phoenix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragon_Phoenix)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2003, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/41 "2003-05-31T16:52:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Kalashnikov \* > \*\*Germany - Heineken \*\* Bah. That’s Dutch, not German. Although admittedly Holland has produced better beers than heineken. ---
**Author:** ![Flamsterette\_X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/41988e/32.png) [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2003, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/42 "2003-05-31T16:59:41Z")
Chile – chili peppers Brazil – bananas Mexico – salsa Canada – maple syrup France – _escargots_ Germany – beer Austria – sausages China – Szechuan cuisine (mmm, spicy stuff…) Australia – emu Egypt – milk and honey Spain – tortillas Russia – borscht Italy – pasta Turkey – coffee England – Yorkshire pudding Peru – coffee (again?) India – tandoori chicken Korea – kim chee Ivory Coast – corn There… that’s my list. (highly uninformed, I’m sure) F\_X ---
**Author:** ![Sat\_on\_Cookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71c47a/32.png) [@Sat\_on\_Cookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sat_on_Cookie)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2003, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/43 "2003-05-31T20:02:52Z")
Chile – Chile Brazil – Macadamia nuts Mexico – enchilads and margueritas Canada - bacon France - hard bread that itches your gums Germany -knockwurst and st. pauli girl Austria - something with snow and Christopher Plummer China - Fried Rice Australia - Kangaroo Salad Egypt - ? Spain - Paella Russia – Vodka and Vodka Italy – Pizza Turkey – Turkey England – Overcooked beef Peru – ? India – Spicy chicken Korea – Dog Ivory Coast – ? ---
**Author:** ![LilyoftheValley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/54ee81/32.png) [@LilyoftheValley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilyoftheValley)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2003, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/44 "2003-05-31T21:50:48Z")
Chile - wine Brazil - meat, meat, and more meat Mexico - tortillas Canada - pseudo-bacon France - brie cheese Germany - beer Austria - sausage China - duck Australia - bloomin’ onion (hehe outback steak house) Egypt - kebab (Ever see the movie “Terrorism and Kebab”? Good movie.) Spain - tapas Russia - borscht Italy - spaghetti Turkey - turkey (duh) England - jacket potato Peru - mate India - lamb korma Korea - kimchee Ivory Coast - bananas Well, looks like I got a few new ones, now that I’m checking. Now I’m extremely hungry and thirsty. ---
**Author:** ![Ruiniform](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9de053/32.png) [@Ruiniform](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruiniform)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2003, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/45 "2003-06-01T06:35:15Z")
Chile – chilli-flavored ramen Brazil – beef Mexico – tacos Canada – maple syrup France – crepes Germany – apple strudel Austria – apple strudel China – General Gao’s chicken Australia – steak Egypt – falafel Spain – olives Russia – blintzes Italy – spaghetti Turkey – schwarma England – meat pie Peru – refried beans India – Basmati rice Korea – kimchi Ivory Coast – steak (some of these are kinda weird…I think I got beans for Peru because of Lima) ---
**Author:** ![sandalwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@sandalwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandalwood)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2003, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/46 "2003-06-01T08:03:49Z")
Chile- chili Brazil- grilled meats Mexico- tequila and margaritas Canada- whiskey France- red wine Germany- beer Austria- white wine China- dim sum Australia- koala kebabs and beer Egypt- hummus Spain- tapas Russia- borsh and vodka Italy- pasta Turkey- coffee England- tea and scones Peru- grilled meats India- curry Korea- kim chee and kalbi Ivory Coast- macaroons ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2003, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/47 "2003-06-01T15:44:20Z")
Chile- Chilli Brazil- Brazil nuts Mexico - Fajitas Canada- Bacon France- Foie gras Germany- Bratwurst Austria- Weiner Schnitzel China- Char Sui Bow Australia - Vegemite sandwiches Egypt - Couscous Spain - Jamon de Serano Russia - Blinis and Caviar Italy - Bistecca alla Fiorentina Turkey - Baba Ganoush England - Bangers and mash Peru - Guinea pig India - Pilau rice Korea - Rotten Fish sauce Ivory Coast - Mealie Meal ---
**Author:** ![Qis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Qis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qis)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2003, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/48 "2003-06-01T16:10:37Z")
Chile: chille Brazil: nuts Mexico: fajitas Canada: maply syrup France: garlic Germany: frankfurters Austria: ?? China: rice Australia: shrimps Egypt: grapes Spain: ?? Russia: breaad Italy: pizza Turkey: turkey England: roast Peru: marmalade India: baji(sp?) Korea?? Ivory Coast?? ---
**Author:** ![snermy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@snermy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snermy)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2003, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/49 "2003-06-01T20:25:29Z")
Chile-peppers Brazil- mate Mexico - enchiladas Canada-blueberries France-bread and cheese Germany-sauerkraut/potato/sausage dish Austria-? China- egg foo yung (my mom makes this all the time) Australia-vegemite Egypt-? Spain-? Russia-tea Italy-pizza Turkey-coffee England-fish and chips Peru- ? India-curry Korea-kimchi Ivory Coast-? ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2003, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/50 "2003-06-01T21:59:29Z")
Chile - Asparagus Brazil - Nuts (although I don’t think they actually originate there) Mexico - Beans Canada - Waffles France - Cheese Germany -Beer Austria - Strudel China - Rice Australia - (anything barbecued) Egypt - Don’t know Spain - Paella Russia - Don’t know Italy - Porcini mushrooms Turkey - Don’t know England - Don’t know (and I live there) Peru - Potatoes India - Curry Korea - Don’t know Ivory Coast - Don’t know ---
**Author:** ![Treviathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/838e76/32.png) [@Treviathan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treviathan)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2003, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/51 "2003-06-01T23:37:53Z")
Chile - chili Brazil - Brazil Nuts Mexico - fajita Canada - perogies France - mussels Germany - Weissbeer Austria - strudel China - ginger beef Australia - vegemite Egypt - falafel Spain - tequila Russia - perogies Italy - spaghetti al pomodoro Turkey - falafel England - mincemeat Peru - coffee India - chick peas Korea - noodles Ivory Coast - plantains ---
**Author:** ![Tansu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/67e7ee/32.png) [@Tansu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tansu)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2003, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472/52 "2003-06-02T10:40:33Z")
Chile - Chili Brazil - black bean stew Mexico - tortillas Canada - maple syrup France - bread Germany - sausage Austria - cheese China - noodles Australia - fish cooked with some kind of Asian herbs and spices Egypt - ful medames Spain - chorizo Russia - borscht Italy - pasta Turkey - shish kebab England - roast beef and yorkshire pudding Peru - chocolate with spices in it India - vegetable curry Korea - kimchi Ivory Coast - chocolate [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-food-drink-you-think-of-first-when-i-say/178472.md?page=2)