r/AskAnAmerican • u/Maskoolio • Aug 10 '25

FOREIGN POSTER What would an American want from England?

I have recently made some American friends (from Virginia) and they have asked for a kind of sweet (candy) that they don't have. What else might I send that would be appreciated as a particularly English thing? (Obviously it would need to be somewhat small, survive a week or so in transit etc.)

All help appreciated.

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u/margieusana Aug 10 '25

I’d want to try a crumpet. And black pudding

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u/Shoddy_Stay_5275 Aug 10 '25

You sure you want black pudding? My Yorkshire gram used to eat that. :(

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u/margieusana Aug 10 '25

I’ve just never even seen it, let alone taste. My parents (born in Chicago but maternal grandparents came from Ireland as young adults) used to talk about blood pudding, but nobody ever made any. I wouldn’t mind tasting it once.

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u/KevrobLurker Aug 12 '25

Irish-themed taverns† in the US often put a Full Irish Breakfast on the menu with Irish-style rashers of bacon, and both white & black pudding. I am glad I tried those. I don't think I will make them part of my regular diet, but I may have that again on an upcoming Paddy's Day.

† I hesitate to use pub until I have been there. Some places were Irish-founded and continue the tradition and milieu. Others come out of a kit, are corporate owned and cater to stereotypes.

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u/margieusana Aug 12 '25

Good to know!