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Fish & chips: British comfort food | Learn English expression 'sentimental value'
Sep 4, 2023
This podcast discusses the classic British comfort food, fish and chips, and its variations. It delves into the history of fish and chips as a working-class meal and its popularity in England during World War II. The podcast also explores the concept of 'sentimental value' and its significance in personal items, using Julia Child as an example. The hosts explain how sentimental value can be attributed to various items, including comfort foods like macaroni and cheese.
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- Fish and chips is a classic English comfort food that holds sentimental value and has religious and historical significance.
- Sentimental value refers to the emotional significance of an object, which can also extend to comfort foods like macaroni and cheese.
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Comfort Food: A Sentimental Value
Comfort food is a type of food that holds sentimental value, often reminding people of childhood dinners and creating a sense of home. Examples of comfort foods include macaroni and cheese in the US and fish and chips in England. Fish and chips, consisting of fried fish and French fries, is a classic English comfort food and is commonly sold in fish and chip shops. It originated as a cheap working-class meal before gaining popularity among people from all walks of life. Fish and chips also have religious and historical significance, as they were considered a flexible option within certain dietary restrictions.
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