Something I was surprised to see in a Michigan grocery store

Reading the beginning of one of Vinny's links, I found this:
I am constantly mortified by my fellow Scots' insistence on eating porridge with their fingers and forgetting to crumb down after the macaroni pies have been served, before combing an ox at the dinner table.

Instead of putting it on SiT, I'll stay here and ask Tony for a translation of "crumb down" and "combing an ox".

It always ran a close second to toad in the hole, if I'm not mistaken.

You're not, Vinny. A marvellous example! (Links noted wae thanks - and points well taken.)

I thght it was clear what I meant.

'twas clear to me, Vinny.

(bb: I mean this as kind advice: ye need to read more carefully what posters write on GS; ye need to be upfront about catching a glimpse of a TV programme; else, Vinny will cut yer balls off, I'll watch, and Drover's_Dog will eat them. Got that? :) )

I have tried both Marmite & Vegemite. Both taste to me about the same as chewing on a bouillon cube. Salt, with a smattering of umami.

I've been known to type 'unami' (linguists will be happy).

*43.... Got it - or rather if me sweetbreads are gone.... I ain't got it, anymore.
Oh - and I was in Sainsbury's today (well someone's gotta). They're selling.... Marmite, Vegemite (genuine Australian stuff) and reduced salt yeast extract - too. Didn't bother - though.
Bought a few extra lagers instead.

:-)

There's something about ye I like, bb.

Oh , I meant to mention that apparently my local supermarket has abandoned its Britsh Isles section. The Latino section has expanded and taken it over

I imagine you realize that this in happening everywhere in our areas, Vinny. Even both Asian grocery stores near me have significant Latino sections.

Yes, I think H-Mart's Latino section is better than the Latino supermarket nearer me.

I wouldn't be surprised.

The small Asian supermarket where I used to buy bags of frozen chicken feet slowly, over the years became more & more Hispanic. I liked it when it was about 50-50. I could buy chicken feet, fresh tofu in bulk, cow feet (or head, if I wanted), and a bag of masa. Now it's completely Hispanic.

I cruised by the English section of one supermarket yesterday. No haggis. They did have Heinz beans, as well as Heinz tomato soup & spaghetti. Heinz Spotted Dick & treacle pudding. Golden syrup. Jarred Devon cream. Branston pickle. Marmite & Vegemite. McVitie's Digestives. Oxo. PG Tips. HP Sauce.

No Paxo or Bisto.