Originally Posted by robin1234

Either (1) It actually was better in the 1950s or (2) we were so hungry back then it tasted better. But I used to love it, now it tastes rather high in salts, nitrates and excess coloring.

Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing

Little marshmallow-y ducklings/chicks. Yellow/blue/pink spongy things covered in sugar. Quite nice really!

You'll have seen them in the shops I'd be prepared to bet.

Originally Posted by ironporer

We bought it one time; it reeked of canned dogfood and made me want to puke.

Originally Posted by robin1234

That is corned beef out of the can. Typically from Brazil, Uruguay or Argentina. You can get that in the Caribbean or hispanic section in supermarkets in the US. Traditional staple of 1950s era British cuisine.

(EDIT: Yes it has LOTS of flavor. So much you could vomit after eating the whole can on your own.)

Originally Posted by cindyabs

I like Spam. It makes wonderful sandwiches when you smoosh it all up and add a bit of mayo and mustard-Spam salad,

Originally Posted by cindyabs

I like Spam. It makes wonderful sandwiches when you smoosh it all up and add a bit of mayo and mustard-Spam salad,

Originally Posted by kimilseung

I note that you have not claimed spam and corned beef to be the same, but just in case thats what you think..... they may both be disgusting, but they have different texture, taste and reported meat of origin.

edit: mustard-spam salad. get that image out of my head

Originally Posted by cindyabs

DH didn't know it came that way, he'd only ever had it out of a can.

Originally Posted by cindyabs

I've never seen canned corned beef, the only way I've seen or had it is like the pic Leslie showed. Boiled in a big pot with potatos, carrots and cabbage.

Originally Posted by robin1234

That is corned beef out of the can. Typically from Brazil, Uruguay or Argentina. You can get that in the Caribbean or hispanic section in supermarkets in the US. Traditional staple of 1950s era British cuisine.

Originally Posted by Rete

I love jelly beans but damn disappointed this year not to have found anyone that sells bags of just the licorice jelly beans

Originally Posted by cindyabs

I've never seen canned corned beef, the only way I've seen or had it is like the pic Leslie showed. Boiled in a big pot with potatos, carrots and cabbage.

Originally Posted by Rete

No, you need to place it in a large roaster with beer and then roast it. As nice and tender, at least DH tells me it is. That's how they made it down at the club on St. Paddy's Day for our dinner/dance.

Originally Posted by orangemirror

My mum used to make corned beef sandwiches for my school packed lunch in the 80's. I loved it, just bread, butter and a few slices of corned beef. Haven't had it for years but right now I'm craving some!