British Cuisine: What Are Your Thoughts... And Was It Always So Bad???

My answer to that question would be no but then I suppose I would say that!

I was watching a clip of an interview hosted by the late Eammon Andrews featuring actor Vincent Price and agony aunt Clare Rayner who were talking about traditional British fare. I'm well aware that British cusiine has always had a bit of a reputation as being er, not that great. I don't know why because I was brought up on it and I always thought it was fab. I was a very picky eater as a child but my mum knew that if she made some British classics, I'd wolf it down in a flash. So no I don't believe that British food is always bland and boring - but then as with any dish, it all depends on who's made it.

As a British woman now living in America, I still get told how awful British cuisine is with just one couple saying they really enjoyed it when they made a trip to Britain! Living ourt here, tradition British food is real comfort stuff for me, and many of the dishes and baked goodies that I make for my annual Bonfire Night party always go down well with my non-British guests.

So I would very much like to hear everyone's honest opinion on this subject? Do you think British cuisine has improved over the years? Was it always as bad as everyone said it was?

Those who live outside of Britain and Ireland, I'd love to hear your thoughts as well.