To much sugar everywhere.

[FrustratedUser]

As many of you know I am a so called 'bloody foreigner', ie I'm here on Visa and originally from Europe.
What really strikes me is how sweet desserts are here in comparison. I like sweets just as much as anyone else but sometimes cakes are just too sweet, it almost hurts.

So what's up with that? Many times it would taste much better by just cutting out 50% of the sugar. I've tried it and it works great.

:thumbsup:

 

[Platypus]

It's true, everything is really sweet here compared to other countries.

(i miss REAL sugar in soda from other countries)

 

[NathanBWF]

Sugar.

It's what's for dinner.

 

[nakedfrog]

You're crazy.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
You're crazy.

Yeah I know, it's a really controversial thing to say.

 

[T2T III]

Sugar ... takes over from where the caffeine leaves off.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech
Sugar ... takes over from where the caffeine leaves off.

...and the fat right?

Seriously, has nobody else noticed this besides CorporateRecreation?

 

[Descartes]

It's absolutely true, and I too can't stand it. I'm not from Europe, but I've spent a good amount of time there over the years, and I much prefer how they prepare foods.

[edit]Not to mention how many of our restaurants seriously overseason their foods. Many of the "sauces" tastes like a damn stick of butter. It's horrible.[/edit]

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
As many of you know I am a so called 'bloody foreigner', ie I'm here on Visa and originally from Europe.
What really strikes me is how sweet desserts are here in comparison. I like sweets just as much as anyone else but sometimes cakes are just too sweet, it almost hurts.

So what's up with that? Many times it would taste much better by just cutting out 50% of the sugar. I've tried it and it works great.

:thumbsup:

You aren't enjoying the culinary delights of Virginia?

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
You're crazy.

Yeah I know, it's a really controversial thing to say.

I'm biased. I really like sugar (as long as it's pure cane sugar). I have been cutting back myself, though... black coffee now, only water at fast food joints and restaurants, and, well, that's about it. Quite a cut-back when I usually used four to six sugars for each coffee.

 

[Kyteland]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
It's true, everything is really sweet here compared to other countries.

(i miss REAL sugar in soda from other countries)

Try going to a mexican grocery store and buy Coke imported from Mexico. It costs more than our Coke because it is imported, but it is different from Coke bottled in America because it uses real sugar.

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[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
As many of you know I am a so called 'bloody foreigner', ie I'm here on Visa and originally from Europe.
What really strikes me is how sweet desserts are here in comparison. I like sweets just as much as anyone else but sometimes cakes are just too sweet, it almost hurts.

So what's up with that? Many times it would taste much better by just cutting out 50% of the sugar. I've tried it and it works great.

:thumbsup:

You aren't enjoying the culinary delights of Virginia?

Haven't tried everything of course. The Ham is good.
:thumbsup:

 

[dighn]

Yep I've always thought the same... desserts are so disgustingly sweet!! I can't finish half a candy bar without a glass of water. (well i CAN, but it's damn unpleasant)

I think north americans are totally addicted to sugar.

 

[ravana]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
You're crazy.

Yeah I know, it's a really controversial thing to say.

I'm biased. I really like sugar (as long as it's pure cane sugar). I have been cutting back myself, though... black coffee now, only water at fast food joints and restaurants, and, well, that's about it. Quite a cut-back when I usually used four to six sugars for each coffee.

exactly....except 4 sugars instead of 6.

Also...why is the sugar that we got for coffee and such so crappy in this country....except for the raw sugar stuff...thats decent.

 

[ragazzo]

nothing worse than a very sweet drink :/

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
As many of you know I am a so called 'bloody foreigner', ie I'm here on Visa and originally from Europe.
What really strikes me is how sweet desserts are here in comparison. I like sweets just as much as anyone else but sometimes cakes are just too sweet, it almost hurts.

So what's up with that? Many times it would taste much better by just cutting out 50% of the sugar. I've tried it and it works great.

:thumbsup:

You aren't enjoying the culinary delights of Virginia?

Haven't tried everything of course. The Ham is good.
:thumbsup:

My city's only claim to fame is the Hamburger Horseshoe:

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Edit: I guess the Corg Dog is from here too.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: dighn
Yep I've always thought the same... desserts are so disgustingly sweet!! I can't finish half a candy bar without a glass of water. (well i CAN, but it's damn unpleasant)

I think north americans are totally addicted to sugar.

My point exactly.

 

[wfbberzerker]

i used to always drink soda, but i hate the feeling all that sugar and crap leaves in your mouth. besides, water tastes so much better.

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

Get used to it, it helps you acquire type 2 diabetes.

 

Americans don't appreciate bitter flavors.
Undeveloped pallettes.

 

[asm0deus]

baklava is grecian i think it has a good amount of sweetness to sugar ratio. I agree that US pastries/cakes are for the most part overloaded with sugar and require a glass of milk/water for desweetening, we're all gonna get diabetes, the pharmaceutical companies are gonna love it. they'll probably team up with the sugar lobbyists.

 

[Fritzo]

I realized that a few month back and went on South Beach. Man, what a difference. Best diet ever