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Let’s review here, as I’m in a combative mood this evening.

I write a short item to inform FReepers of an amusing and informative You Tube culinary channel that they might enjoy.

You jump over my modest effort with a know-it-all comment about British food being bad, without exception. I respond with the observation that you can find good and bad cooking on both sides of the Atlantic.

I take it you’ve never watched Keef Williamson’s videos, enjoyed his droll humor, or observed the excellent results he gets in his home kitchen.

Yet you feel compelled to write a nasty comment about all British food being awful — even after I noted specifically that Keef’s culinary tastes are eclectic, including the use of jackfruit in a recent video.

You claim special knowledge coming from a “restaurant family.”

Are you yourself a chef?

All I claim to be is a middle-aged guy who likes hearty, unpretentious American food.

Your comment about “comfort food” is completely off base. I’ve had good meatloaf and bad meatloaf. Both fall under the “comfort food” category, I suppose. And I guess there are also food snobs who despise simple dishes simply because they’re simple.

I could make some comments about the awfulness of “cheffy” type food as served in overpriced restaurants. Some of these presentations are more like flower arranging than fine dining.

Give me a good American pot roast and vegetables any day of the week.

So, who’s the troll or weasel now? I write a simple, informative post, and you jump all over me.

I hope your next restaurant meal gives you food poisoning .... really bad.