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Why do American sites.....

PostPosted: 30 Nov 2020, 19:36
by Workingman
.... go to lengthy explanations before getting to the nitty-gritty?

I wanted a simple recipe for an American style pizza base.

No matter where I went I had to scroll through reams about types of flour, yeasts, temps, proving, kneading styles..... before getting to the list of ingredients.

I am not at primary school FCOL!

And why MUST I only use unsalted butter when I need SALT later in the recipe!?

Want a shed?

British version: buy shed, screw together, job done.

American version: Where wood comes from. Different types of trees. Different types of planks, glues, screws, nails, tools needed, where to buy them.... then at the end: buy shed, screw together, job done. :roll: :roll: :roll:

Re: Why do American sites.....

PostPosted: 30 Nov 2020, 19:45
by Kaz
I am guessing the larger the page, the more adverts can be squeezed onto it, and money earned :idea:

Re: Why do American sites.....

PostPosted: 30 Nov 2020, 20:14
by Workingman
Ah, now there's a thing.

They do not all carry adverts, as such, but in their ramblings they do mention this brand of flour, and yeast, and clingfilm and ready-mix....you get my drift? :D

You might be on to something, you genius, you. ;) xxx

Subtle, NOT!

Re: Why do American sites.....

PostPosted: 30 Nov 2020, 20:47
by JoM
It’s not just things like this, I’ve got American online friends and they’re a bit long-winded when they’ve got something to say...why say something in five words if you can use 500? :lol:

Re: Why do American sites.....

PostPosted: 30 Nov 2020, 20:47
by saundra
Same here frank my main is why do you have to give a,mobile number on so many sites when you don't have a mobile drive me nuts

Re: Why do American sites.....

PostPosted: 30 Nov 2020, 21:21
by Kaz
Workingman wrote:Ah, now there's a thing.

They do not all carry adverts, as such, but in their ramblings they do mention this brand of flour, and yeast, and clingfilm and ready-mix....you get my drift? :D

You might be on to something, you genius, you. ;) xxx

Subtle, NOT!


Product placement is quite a thing in their tv shows too ;)

Jo you're not wrong there either :lol: :D