Brits Try Cracker Barrel For The First Time In Nashville USA

[@chaddnewman2699]

For Southerners, Cracker Barrel is the mass produced version of the food you would eat at Granny’s house. It’s good, but it’s a pale imitation of the homemade stuff. That being said, it’s a great place to stop and have a decent meal on long road trips.

[@extendedepicmusic5017]

agreed 100%

[@levadorcarney4766]

#FACTS ❤

[@jamesleyda365]

Yep.... totally!

[@THEGREATMAX]

This is 100% accurate

[@zeroswat1762]

Yea, that about sums it up. It’s a good spot.

[@awelch31]

I almost stood up and clapped when he added black pepper, then hot sauce

[@thebritstry]

Lol... Thank you for noticing those small details, We are learning!!!

[@geovanok7822]

When he threw the hot sauce on and said i just feel like im supposed to...then he liked it! *Chef's kiss*

[@rustymuckybottoms]

Same!!! 😂😂😂

[@sharonporter7132]

You crown dumplings with black pepper.❤👍👍👍👍

[@jeremy4375]

I want to see them discover dunking fries into a milkshake with a side of bacon cheeseburger 😋

[@kimthames2531]

He nailed it about the black pepper on dumplings. He's a natural.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for your kind words, we are starting to learn some things!😃

[@cdpgeorge]

Hot sauce wouldn't be too weird either. And chicken and dumplings is like a soup/ stew.

[@slewone4905]

White pepper would be better. But you do what you can

[@jmitchell3]

That’s hilarious too because having a Cracker Barrel obsessed family, and having had homemade chicken and dumplings, my first thought when I saw the dumplings was….bet those need some black pepper. The gent called it! Well done sir!

[@HansDelbruck53]

Freshly ground black pepper is what you want on your dumplings.

[@williambanks2223]

Nicola: "I wonder if you should put grape jelly on the cornbread. " A million southerners: NOOOOOOOOO! 😂

[@thebritstry]

Lol!! Sorry... we keep breaking the rules

[@theirishslyeyes]

Hahaha I had the "Nnooooo!!" reaction, but then shrugged and thought, "Well, shoot, it's just never occurred to me. Maybe it would be good?" 😂

[@tony_25or6to4]

I said, "Noooo" when Andrew dipped the cornbread in the gravy.

[@tony_25or6to4]

​​@@thebritstryrules are meant to be broken. That's why we have all these weird combos Butter and honey is the usual.

[@brittmanmatkowsky421]

Loads of butter on cornbread! And eat them with greens with some pepper vinegar in them. Yum!

[@MikeS-sc1yj]

Europeans always laugh about how overweight Americans are but Andrew and Nicola are finding out why every day as they try all these American classics. We have 200 cable channels, an infinite choice of food that we can have delivered, and a Cracker Barrel down every other street. No wonder we're all fat. LOL.

[@thebritstry]

Cracker barrel was really good! Thanks for watching

[@april4244]

I was going to say the same thing! Lol. Great comment!

[@katyas-mom]

Exactly this 😂

[@keymstr10]

I've lived in Europe as well as Asia, and we are NOT the only large folk. Many of them are just as uhhhh...puggy. Speaking of which, I need to get my puffy self back on the treadmill...lol...

[@jeffhampton2767]

Speak for yourself most Americans I know are not overweight😂

[@lynneryan319]

I LOVE how Brits are sooo polite and courteous!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for watching!

[@matthill5426]

>Use the pancake as a bread... Ready for me to blow your mind? We have those. Breakfast sausages, wrapped in pancake, dipped in syrup. Yeeeeeeah baby! :)

[@thebritstry]

OMG! What?, Where? and who do i give my money too? Lol

[@rhondahandley9595]

​​@@thebritstryThe freezer section of any grocery store. It looks like a corn dog but with sausage.

[@kimberlyhicks3644]

The breakfast freezer section of Walmart has them.

[@kettch777]

@@thebritstry Look for a dish at diners called "pigs in a blanket".

[@katyas-mom]

Dude's eyes rolled right into his head tasting that bourbon sauce 😂

[@cherylflam3250]

The gravy on the country fried steak does not have sausage in it. You are thinking of biscuits and gravy. There are many types of gravy in the U.S. !

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the information! and for watching.

[@JoeCoulter]

Exactly as this person said. This would be considered a 'Pepper Gravy' typically.

[@collinscr3w]

That whole pot of gravy was meant for thr chicken fried steak, the biscuits in that case is with butter and honey or jelly. I about died when I saw him put the cornbread in the gravy, that is a sin!!! Cornbread and butter, maybe some honey

[@austinblevins6804]

​@JoeCoulter sawmill gravy actually because of how cheap it is compared to gravy with sausage in it

[@wolflady58]

Don't forget Chocolate gravy

[@kettch777]

Let you guys in on a little secret---Cracker Barrel is a step above middle of the road as classic American diners go, but the REAL diner experience is best experienced at a non chain restaurant (or at most, a small local chain.) Mom and pop diners (as they're called, that or greasy spoon) can be hit or miss, but when they hit, they're usually some of the best classic American food you'll ever have.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing. We would have loved to have gone to a mom and pop style diner but this was a rush stop from the airport. We did visit many other places in Nashville and will upload these videos soon..

[@kettch777]

@@thebritstryAlso, sausage and syrup and pancake is very much a thing. Look for a dish at diners called "pigs in a blanket". They also sell maple syrup flavored sausages in stores.

[@garycamara9955]

Not here

[@tomhalla426]

@@thebritstry The same is true of Mexican or other ethnic food restaurants. Some place in a strip mall is more likely to be more authentic.

[@jonathanstewart4800]

You can definitely find some of the BEST food in mom and pop restaurants especially in the South.

[@kjb2n5ctr]

Warm cornbread with butter and honey is something you have to try one day

[@thebritstry]

That does sound delicious! we will definitely add this to the list of things to try in the future.

[@johnbattles1002]

Yep, definitely!

[@chewie2055]

@@thebritstry. Toasted either plain white bread or sour dough bread,some either like toasted rye bread with real salted butter ( not margarine ) …melted and real honey on top….not the fake honey…..with a hot cup of coffee ( and as we New Yorkers say CAWFEE…) no sugar just milk preferably 2 percent fat…

[@kettch777]

Country or chicken fried steak is typically made with cube steak (a cheap cut that is pounded or heavily scored with a knife.)

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing that information!

[@randomboredom18]

there's also minute steaks, it ain't bad. Kinda similar but no crunch.

[@the3mfs359]

If you have fried okra and it's still slimy, it's cooked wrong. Okra should be crunchy like popcorn. I use just cornmeal when battering my okra. Nothing else. Coat in cornmea, then fry until crispy. No slime at all. Most restaurants cook their okra like Cracker Barrel, and thats just plain wrong.

[@thebritstry]

I appreciate your detailed explanation on how to make crispy okra. We will try it again in the future to see if we like it better.

[@brendafrazier811]

I love okra but I’ve never had it at Cracker Barrel. Strangely, I really like Church’s. My dad used to slice it then mix with egg and cornmeal and make a patty, then fry it. Yummy!

[@garycamara9955]

You don't often see okra here.

[@digitalis2977]

Not necessarily true. The size of those okra cuts will be slightly slimy inside around the seeds even after frying. Grandma woulda whipped us for letting okra get that big in the garden "cause now it ain't fit for nothin' but Soup or Seed!"

[@bigdirt9807]

Yes! Okra should be crispy. It is delicious! Slimy okra is just…awful.

[@Daehawk]

You two are a perfect couple. having fun and sharing life. I wish my wife could still be here. I miss having someone. Been 6 years. We loved Cracker barrel. We'd share all our foods. When we first met our first date i reached over with my fork and got something off her plate. She didn't know what to think as no one ever did that before. From then on it was anything goes and she learned to take off my plate and loved it. Fun times with my soulmate. I miss her. But I love seeing others having the same fun we had. Makes me smile.

[@thebritstry]

Your words are touching. I appreciate you sharing your memories with us.

[@Blankspac3]

I am a manager at Cracker Barrel! It makes me so happy to see you enjoying yourselves!

[@thebritstry]

It was such a great experience! where is your Cracker barrel located?

[@colinstubblefield4670]

Same!

[@Galworld761]

I love the gift shop. I got cute Christmas ornaments. 😊

[@Hillbilly001]

As a Tennessean, I can attest that Cracker Barrel is good country cook'n, but having grown up with Mother's and Mamaw's vittles it's just good. However, both of them are gone now and there's one about 15 miles away from me. So, I do get my vittles fix there every once in a while. Love the sweet and savory comment Nicola. It's true. LOL! Andrew, putting hot sauce on chicken 'n dumplings is perfectly acceptable. Hope you had a great time in Nashville. Cheers

[@thebritstry]

We Had a great time in Nashville! It is a fun city... Thank you for sharing your memories and thoughts on the food. It means a lot!

[@ithilnin123]

@@thebritstryanother Tennessean here. 💁🏻‍♀️ Glad you enjoyed our state’s capital city. If you’re ever through there again, you’ll have to make a stop at Prince’s for the original Nashville Hot Chicken. You might want to start with the mild, though, as it can be quite spicy for someone who’s not used to it.

[@ithilnin123]

Ooops! I posted that comment before I saw your video for Hattie B’s. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Playing catch up here on your latest videos.

[@jeffrielley920]

Cracker Barrel's headquarters are in Lebanon, TN, near Nashville. They have kitchen/lab there where they create and test new recipes.

[@wolflady58]

I've never known anyone else that had a Mamaw lol

[@JasonMoir]

You can't beat either banana pudding or peach cobbler for a dessert.

[@thebritstry]

Yes we agree! We have enjoyed both! let us know if there is anything else we should try in the future?

[@brendafrazier811]

If those were my only choices then I’d probably skip dessert!🤣 Not a big fan of either. I’ll take coconut cream pie, a good carrot cake or anything chocolate any day.

[@krismcbride7253]

Cracker Barrel is the quintessential country cooking restaurant. I like the breakfasts they offer. I know honey isn't your favorite but it works well on cornbread .

[@thebritstry]

Cracker Barrel really does have that classic country charm, doesn't it? The store at the front was so interesting. We will give honey another go next time.

[@roberthearn2908]

Or blackstrap molasses!

[@r.h.4567]

Love honey and butter on cornbread especially when it is still warm.

[@digitalis2977]

​@@roberthearn2908If you're a Yank. Otherwise, the proper answer is Sorghum. 😋

[@roberthearn2908]

@@digitalis2977 blackstrap molasses and sorghum are two different things. Sorghum comes from sorghum cane and blackstrap is from sugar cane.

[@Marc_donkey]

I'm glad you are enjoying such good food , nothing against Cali , but nothing beats good ol southern cooking peach cobbler is my favorite , the crust shouldn't be that hard

[@thebritstry]

Cracker Barrel was really good, We are loving trying more and more foods from across the USA!

[@markreed392]

No offense taken San Diego has wonderful food; sea food, Mexican food, Asian food and others but southern food ...well we have it but you really have to look.

[@brendahowell6796]

Yes I agree Peach cobbler should have more of a flaky crust with it. That was too hard.

[@repaid1]

@@brendahowell6796 Common mistake, they "nuked" (Microwaved) it cold from storage, just like warming toast in a microwave. But it was a cracker barrel, most of that food is just warmed in a microwave...it's a seriously low tier joint...I personally haven't ate there since I tried it 30 years ago, but I guess it beats McDonalds and does offer comfort food.

[@hunterbasselite6826]

@@markreed392 seeing yall say “seafood” is such a wild statement haha .. coming from Texas/louisiana when we have crawfish/crab/shrimp boils every weekend!! , yalls Mexican food is pretty similar though to ours , any state that borders Mexico has great Mexican food lol !!!

[@PartTimeBritishGuy]

My first experience at Cracker Barrel, I didn't know what it was I thought it was a restaurant. But when you first walk in your see that general store with all the gifts. (LOL True story) I told my family NOPE THIS ISN'T A RESTAUANT WE MADE A MISTAKE! And we promptly left, my sister invited to breakfast the next weekend and took us to Cracker Barrel

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your amusing story! It's Really interesting when you walk in and it's a full on country store setup!

[@weljo2001]

You missed out by not putting gravy on the chicken.. Love Cracker Barrel 8 out of 10 time's I've gone there i order the same thing. Chicken Fried Chicken with the saw mill gravy, hash brown casserole, grits, soft scrambled eggs with biscuits. Since i moved to California in 2004 i only got a chance to eat there while traveling. But here in the last year or two they have started opening a few locations here in California... Always bought my cast iron skillets in their country store section...

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your love for Cracker Barrel and your go-to order! It's great to hear about your positive experiences. We really loved the hash brown casserole and Fried Chicken. The store section at the entrance is very good

[@virginiarobbins7539]

YES..I WAS SCREAMING IN THE PHONE.. they did SO WELL though at figuring out most everything else.. but what a wasted taste they missed😂❤

[@SilkenShame]

Move the top pancake and put the butter on the second one and spread it some. Then put the top one back on, it helps the butter melt faster.

[@thebritstry]

Wow!! Pro move right there!!! Why didn't we think of that?

[@LMmccallL57]

I never thought of having to explain to someone about putting butter and syrup (or honey) on each pancake or waffle. 🤔 I guess it's easy to say when you're taught to do so, or even just learn by watching adults do it when you're a very young child. I'm glad you told them. 🙂 They'll know for next time.

[@roddmatsui3554]

Pancake Professional!

[@jasongentry2879]

Still loving the vids. For the white gravy on the country fried steak. It’s not supposed to have sausage in it. I’m glad y’all liked it though. I only like fried okra when it’s double fried that takes the slimy away and your left with a crunchy good flavor.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for your continued support and Advice on the gravy.

[@iraeaglemind]

You two look like two little kids eating ice cream for the first time!Glad you enjoyed yourselves.

[@thebritstry]

Your comment made our day! It's always great to hear that our joy comes through in our videos.

[@codecherry57]

As a Southerner from the great state of Tennessee, black pepper is a must on chicken and dumplings, noodles, and mac and cheese…enhances the flavors to me.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing your Southern cooking wisdom with us! Next time we will give it a try. Thanks for watching

[@zanderfunk7367]

The pancakes ARE the best!!!!!! I love the crisp exterior with the soft interior. And REAL maple syrup and butter - chef’s kiss!!!! 😊😊😊

[@PoppaWoodiE]

I love watching British folks trying American food. Cracker barrel is as American as it gets

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing! It's always fun to see people from different countries experiencing new foods!

[@studio95951]

Always a pleasure to watch your reviews. You are both very genuine and pleasant in your interactions. Thanks for the review. 😊😊

[@thebritstry]

Your support means a lot to us! We aim to provide genuine reviews and interactions.

[@BLACKLAVENDERfilmscores]

You two are lovely.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@JMarieCAlove]

The syrup for the pancakes was heated to have warm syrup, that’s why it looked like water when poured out but it is thicker if it’s not warmed up. It tastes good to have warm syrup than cold.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for pointing that out, we hadn't considered that.

[@jeanfrye6192]

I love Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Also love the store for Christmas items and ornaments.

[@bradparnell614]

I'm so glad you guys used the butter on the pancakes. I've seen so many Brits just eat pancakes with syrup but the butter cuts into the sweetness and balances it out. Corn muffins or cornbread are generally savory in the south. I had some made by someone from Illinois who used sugar when I was a kid and it was so strange to me because I'd only ever had savory cornbread. Meatloaf and mashed potatoes are a good comfort food. Most people either love it or hate it. My go to at Cracker Barrel is their blueberry pancakes. You were just a few hours south of where I live in Louisville, KY. You should come up here sometime around Derby (1st Saturday in May). We have a loads of festival events the week or so leading to the event and lots of out of town visitors from all over. We're also a foodie town so you can find lots of great restaurants to try.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing your food experiences and recommendations! I appreciate the insight into southern cuisine.

[@brendafrazier811]

I’ve always found that most people like their mom’s meatloaf much better than anyone else’s. There are so many ways to make it. My mom always used hamburger and pork sausage together in hers. Miss it!

[@garycamara9955]

Absolutely noone eats pancakes without butter on them, before the syrup of course. Pancakes are also good with fruit jam.

[@bradparnell614]

That's what I'm sayin'. However I have seen more than one video where Brits try them for the first time and don't use butter. Weird.

[@HJKelley47]

Love Cracker Barrel's fried catfish, mustard greens, fries and fried apples. Glad you two are enjoying yourselves. It is a real effort not to gain weight in the States, for our food is so tasty and full of flavor.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the recommendations! It's always a challenge to resist all the delicious food in the States!

[@teacat55]

Their spicy grilled catfish with Mac n cheese and green beans. Stop the car!

[@scottmatthew3101]

Okay, first off, let me say, "Thank you!" You see, I've watched several iterations of the Brits Try Cracker Barrel theme and y'all are the first I've seen that actually ordered chicken and dumplings. You got the best thing on the menu. Glad you enjoyed your experience! Have now subbed

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Glad we found the hidden gem on the menu, it was delicious. Cracker barrel was a great experience. Let us know it there is anything or anywhere else we should try in the future?

[@ArtysMorgan]

Ahhh, but you didn't try the pinto beans with chow chow, onions and cornbread!!! We love it!!! My mom and dad were good friends of the Evins family and knew Danny and Eddie well.

[@musicfan300]

Chicken fried steak with gravy is an American labor of love...had you come here to America in the 1970s in some time machine, at many places that would have been really tough and barely edible because if not done with SKILLS, cube steak is not tender. But these days, 50 years later, many Americans have now mastered it, and it is Delicious, as you've discovered.❤

[@thebritstry]

It's amazing how recipes evolve over time, right? Thank you for sharing that information

[@scrabtr67]

That was the first thing I ever cooked for my husband when we first started dating. I had never made it before and it turned out awful. Lol, I don't know why I did that!

[@teresamcrae2848]

Cornbread at my house is typically served with peas & butter beans, cabbage, collard greens, or lima beans. Also, I make the old fashioned cornbread which is not sweet and does not taste like a muffin. We also eat our left over cornbread in warmed milk.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing your family's cornbread traditions with us. It sounds wonderful!

[@jlouis4407]

Cornbread and collard greens is great some people just eat that

[@terrycarter1137]

You guys keep it up, and next you'll be moving into a house in the South, and the phrase ya'll will be sneaking in your phrases.😆

[@thebritstry]

Your words mean a lot to us, thank you for the support and positivity! Ya'll

[@susandooley9630]

If you make it up to Oregon or Washington, ESPECIALLY on the coast, you have to try clam chowder & some salmon…YUM!!! Everyone says MO’s clam chowder is the best.. the original restaurant is in Newport Oregon.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the advice! We would love to visit Oregon or Washington in the future! We will add this to the list for foods to try when we get there.

[@janfitzgerald3615]

Yes! I’m in Washington, there’s cold smoked salmon, Dungeness crabs, Olympia oysters, scallops, and more. If you time your trip for late May, Copper River salmon is flown down from Alaska, it’s quite expensive but definitely worth it. It’s such a big deal the local news channel usually covers the arrival of the special Alaska Airlines plane making the first delivery. Then there’s the fruit, we are the ”apple state”, there’s an incredible variety of apples, plus apricots, sweet cherries, especially the Rainier cherries, berries like strawberries, blackberries, Marion berries, huckleberries and raspberries. Do you like wine? Some of the best wine in the country comes from Washington and Oregon.

[@RubyGB]

Mo's (Florence) is one of the few things I miss about having lived in Oregon for a number of years. I would even pay mega bucks if I could by the frozen chowder base at the grocery store where I live now.

[@bradleybailey8893]

Oregon and Washington are nice for clam chowder but to me the best clam chowder would be a little closer to you guys up in Northern California. San Francisco. Clam chowder is really really good either that or New England clam chowder. Those are the two places for clam chowder

[@garycamara9955]

Nope its in Bodega Bay in Sonoma County California.

[@halicarnassus8235]

I didn't know they actually lived here I thought they were just visiting, I'm so glad they're in our country living here

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for your kind words and for welcoming us! We are really enjoying the USA

[@mindfulness123]

I look forward to your videos. You guys are so cute and I love to watch you enjoy new food!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@joannebaker4925]

Just a tip. When you eat the chicken and dumplings add some black pepper for color and taste.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

Okra is the seed pod of a plant closely related to hibiscus. It tends to get slimy when cooked. It's used in one of the main types of gumbo, and it can also be pickled.

[@kimberlyhicks3644]

The pickled version is amazing, really good. You should also try chow chow, great on EVERYTHING. Lastly, go to a hotdog stand and order a Junkyard dog, it's got the whole kitchen piled on top of it and it's sooooo gooood.

[@Akamai2HI]

@@kimberlyhicks3644 100% agree with the Chow Chow. Beans, cornbread, and Chow Chow; there's nothing better. I moved away from the south 40 years ago and I still get it shipped in. I used to have to rely on family to send it, but I've finally found a source on Amazon.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing some interesting facts about okra!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for the recommendations! I'll definitely give chow chow and the Junkyard dog a try.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@Buddha-ci8fz]

Love Cracker Barrel! The chicken with gravy is fantastic. I like the cornbread best with butter only.

[@thebritstry]

We really enjoyed it! The food was good and the country store at the entrance was great.

[@matttyree1002]

Meatloaf is good with a nice brown gravy too. But the real secret is making a meatloaf sandwich the next day, after its been in the fridge. Cover the meatloaf with black pepper, a bit of salt, and put mayo on the bread.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing this amazing meatloaf sandwich hack! Can't wait to try it.

[@jmitchell3]

Lmao “it’s a vegetable. And it’s green!” 😂 that was so great.

[@winkpinky1445]

I’m glad you enjoyed Cracker Barrel! I so enjoyed it especially the meatloaf dinner. My favorite! Please go have lunch at The Cheesecake Factory. It’s amazing

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing It's heartwarming to know you enjoyed the same meal. I'll definitely try out The Cheesecake Factory soon!

[@DaveBrazda-b4f]

Cracker Barrel is my personal favorite home style restaurant chain.. I have never had a bad meal or poor service. I hope you enjoy it.

[@thebritstry]

It was good! we would definitely go back and try other dishes off the menu!

[@willrobinson4976]

Enjoyed the video as always, you guys are doing great work. Some Southern dishes are an acquired taste, you'll have to give it a 2nd or 3rd try to really appreciate it.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for your support and kind words!

[@lesliedausey]

Cracker Barrel is the only place I ever consider ordering pancakes at a restaurant. There are places that have good pancakes, but CB is one of the only places that serves natural syrup rather than pancake syrup which is maple flavored corn syrup. That's why the syrup was so thin. The best way to have pancakes (imho) is with pure maple syrup. CB's is a combinations of pure maple syrup that has been cut with natural cane syrup. Not as good as straight pure maple syrup, but still way better than what most places serve.

[@thebritstry]

The server told us we HAVE to try the pancakes, and we weren't really sold on the idea, but once we tried them we could see why! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on pancakes and syrup! It's always interesting to hear different perspectives on food choices.

[@gwenwells2286]

Honey and butter on the cornbread. And a cup of black coffee. So good.

[@thebritstry]

Sounds like a perfect breakfast to us! Thanks for sharing

[@annmcconnell2099]

Cornmeal is ground coarse... So it's supposed to be grainy. Some people add a lot of flour to the cornmeal so it's less grainy. It's a personal preference on the texture.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your insights on cornmeal and the textures!

[@kendebusk2540]

It's also a sharp dividing line as to whether it should be yellow or white. My family all loved the white type. Sometimes the yellow type is made with some sugar, almost like a cake.

[@katrinaprescott5911]

One of my grandmas used half flour and half white cornmeal and added an egg, the other used just yellow cornmeal. The first was more of a johnnycake and the second was more traditional cornbread. It wasn't a regional difference - they grew up a few miles from each other.

[@kristypickett4227]

@@thebritstrycornbread style is definitely a preference! There is sweet or savory and and differing amounts of grittiness. I love the sweet, but savory seems most popular!

[@annmcconnell2099]

@@katrinaprescott5911 alot of personal preferences on cornbread. My mom always added an egg and used milk. A lot of people like it sweet, some not. Hot water cornbread is also big, but we never had it.

[@noelfuentes6305]

Go to the loveless Cafe

[@chaddnewman2699]

Their biscuits are second only to my Mamaw’s.

[@the3mfs359]

Great suggestion!!

[@janfitzgerald3615]

Yes! That’s a wonderful suggestion!

[@thebritstry]

I can not confirm or deny that we went to Loveless Cafe, Next to the Gas station on,8400 TN-100. 😉😉Watch this space

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@steves2241]

I am a 64 year old American man, born and raised in Peoria Illinois, and I have never been to a Cracker Barrel in my life. I have one about 10 miles from me, I have just never been there. You put butter on cornbread, you can dip it if you want, it's a free country, but I always eat my cornbread with butter on it, I cut it in half and put the butter in the middle of it. That is ketchup on the meatloaf, and you need to put some extra salt on the meatloaf at the table, it always needs extra salt, that makes it even better. Meatloaf can be good or bad, it depends on who makes it, and how you cook it. My parents used to cook meatloaf on a Weber grill over charcoal and it was amazing, because it put a smoke flavor in it, the best I ever had. And I also had meatloaf places that was so bad I could not eat it. I hate OKRA. They do not season the chicken, all the seasoning is in the breading. I always eat a biscuit with butter and jelly on it. I have never put jelly on cornbread in my life, only butter. Not a fan of peach cobbler, I would rather have dutch apple pie with vanilla ice cream, some people call it apple crunch pie.

[@mokumboi19]

It's pretty good. Certainly far better than Waffle House.

[@dalemoore8582]

@@mokumboi19Waffle House is good for what it is.

[@justinethridge9157]

Hey neighbor I'm from Shelbyville. Need to get to cracker barrel. It's pretty close to something grandpa and grandma would make. Not as good but closer than most restraunts.

[@justinethridge9157]

Oh and definitely right about the cornbread. I like a little honey on mine with my butter. But, definitely not something with gravy.

[@kimberlyhicks3644]

If you order beans or greens, crumble the cornbread in it and eat it with your hands. That's how we do it in Alabama, yum!

[@littletez85]

When I go there I always get the biscuits and gravy and the hash brown casserole... those are my favorites!!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing! We loved the biscuits and gravy and the hash brown casserole too!

[@bmac1205]

You two are so adorable together.

[@billiebuffalo]

Okra is a seed pod cut into coins. I personally love it. The seed are crunchy and coated in a lovely slime called mucilage 😂 its apparently great for digestion and seed germination, but it's like someone sneezed in your mouth. When cooked down it acts as a thickener in soups and stews, famously variations of gumbo.

[@thebritstry]

Okra! It's definitely a unique vegetable. We didn't know it was in Gumbo. Thanks for the information

[@kencramer1697]

@@thebritstryGumbo is thickened in one of two ways. Okra or File (pronounced fee lay ) powder. You use one or the other. If you use both your gumbo will turn into a brick. LOL Once upon a time okra was used when in season and File used in the off season. On another note, not all white gravy is made with sausage. On chicken fried steak it is normally just a cream gravy. Equal parts fat and flour are mixed and heated forming a Roux. It is not cooked long to keep the flavor light and milk (aka cream) is mixed in along with salt and pepper. While this and sausage gravy are similar they tend to have different flavors as sausage gravy tends to use the sausage drippings as the fat component where cream gravy tends to use butter as its fat component. Meatloaf can be bland or it can be beautiful. It is part of another simple meal you can whip up at home. There are thousands of recipes on how to make it. I like to mix some lipton onion soup mix into the meat before cooking. While the loaf is in the oven, you have plenty of time to boil some potatoes and turn them into mashed potatoes, heat up some green beans and then pull the loaf out of the oven. Pull it out of the pan and sit it on a board to cool a bit. While that is going on mix some butter and sliced mushrooms in a pan and get them soft. Add in the drippings from the pan and sprinkle in some flour. Cook the mixture until it is a light brown then add in some beef stock and mix well. Bring to a boil and now you have Meatloaf and mashed potatoes with brown mushroom gravy.

[@geegs120]

@@kencramer1697 I never knew how to make mushroom gravy - and I love it - didn't know it was so simple - thanks for the info!

[@kencramer1697]

@@geegs120No matter the sauce or gravy it comes down to just 2 things. The liquid and the thickener. Everything else is just a variation of the two. A roux is a thickening agent. It uses the starch in flour to do the thickening. By mixing equal parts fat and flour you get a mixture that you can "cook" the raw flavor of the flour out. From there it is a choice Thickening power vs flavor. The lighter the roux the more it will thicken, and the darker the roux the more flavor it will impart but thicken less. Corn starch is another thickener. The true flavor comes from the liquid. You could thicken some beef stock for a basic brown gravy and same goes for chicken, vegetable or turkey stock. But the drippings are where the true flavor is at. Cook some basic seasoned hamburger patties in a pan and when they are done, toss in some onions, and mushrooms etc then add some butter to smooth out the fat. Sprinkle in some flour and cook the chunky roux to a nice light brown, add in some red wine. Bring to a boil and simmer. Try the same thing with all kinds of meats that you are cooking and find out what you like.

[@daledonaldson3672]

I can only handle okra if it has been pickled

[@bigplanett]

FYI, there's a Cracker Barrel in Rialto, CA. Two hours north of San Diego.

[@thebritstry]

Didn't know that thanks for the tip!

[@cherylflam3250]

You should have asked them to bring the dishes out a bit slower. I would imagine some of it was cold by the time you tasted it. Try honey on the cornbread, or butter !

[@thebritstry]

Great idea! Fortunately it was okay and nothing was cold! we just didn't want to be difficult as our server was really helpful!

[@cherylflam3250]

@@thebritstryThey don’t mind. You ordered alot of food AND you 2 are so polite and pleasant ! The server appreciates that. Now….get yourselves up to Chicago, but wait until the weather warms up ! April or May ! ( I used to live there. Now in Phoenix area ) 😊

[@GMAMEC]

You two are adorable! You'd make a true Southern cook very happy. They would watch you take every single bite of food. The watching is done out of care, They want to make sure that you're happy with your meal. If you have a favorite, they will always remember. Your favorites will be served if you visit or on certain occasions (tough times, special occasions, or if they have extra food).

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Let us know if there is anywhere else we should try in the future?

[@rustytrotter1677]

Andrew, you better do whatever your beautiful Nicola says!!!! Always entertaining! Thank you!

[@jeffjones6221]

Fried okra...I could eat that for a meal!!!😂😂😂

[@thebritstry]

We will have to give it another try in the future! Thanks for watching

[@dalemoore8582]

I love Cracker Barrel. Good consistent food. You can’t eat country fried steak without gravy. I love okra!!! If it not fried it is slimy fried okra is not slimey. You probably had okra in gumbo. What other kind of ketchup is there than ketchup made of tomatoes???? Tomato ketchup is redundant. Grape jelly on cornbread sounds absolutely disgusting. I have never heard of anyone doing that. if you must put something on cornbread ( I don’t) put butter or honey. That “sweet cracker” on the peach cobbler is pie crust It is not “ like a pastry” it is a pastryY’all are so cute and funny Cracker Barrel’s meatloaf is not good and I love meatloaf.

[@thebritstry]

Nice to hear you're a fan of Cracker Barrel! We were impressed by the quality and quantity of food. What's your top pick from their menu?

[@chrisjarvis2287]

Meat loaf usually comes with a brown gravy or Ketchup glaze on top, but there are Italian and Mexican meatloaf versions as well.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for pointing that out! We didn't know there was so many varieties. It's fascinating to explore different takes on classic dishes like meatloaf.

[@erikbrigham5764]

I'm 3 and a half vids in before realizing I'm just watching people eating. Please take as a compliment

[@DaveZumbrun-dl1ve]

You guys are having so much fun I'm glad you're enjoying yourself

[@thebritstry]

We are trying too! Let us know if there is anywhere else we should try in the future. Thanks for watching

[@nativetexan9776]

Dipping cornbread in gravy. Now there's an original British thought

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesleyda365]

I do it and I'm all American🏴‍☠️

[@PrincessPebbles0_0]

My family dips their cornbread into gravy, beans or whatever else were eating

[@snowflakehunter]

I am American, born and raised in the south and I dip my cornbread in country gravy all the time.

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

did they seriously just try "Nashville hot chicken" in San Diego, and now went out to Nashville for first time? they really like do things ass backwards 😂

[@thebritstry]

Lol! people told us you can't try Nashville hot chicken in San Diego, so we had to see why!

[@the3mfs359]

​@thebritstry That's why it's called Nashville Hot Chicken. Lol. It would be like having beignets in California. Lol!!! I love you guys. Nicola, you crack me up. Love your personality. Another great video!! Bye, yall!!

[@Citizenesse8]

I despise okra. Growing up I tolerated it in gumbo because it was always in gumbo but yuck. You have to look at cornbread as a conveyance for a great many things savory and sweet. If there's dipping sauce then you dip it and you don't drizzle it on everything else within the main basket.

[@jamespohl-md2eq]

@@the3mfs359So, no beignets should be eaten unless you’re in France. See, how dumb that is?

[@LMmccallL57]

I live in Alabama and love going to Cracker Barrel. One of my friends visited from Connecticut and had never been to Cracker Barrel, so we had lunch there and she really enjoyed the food and was surprised by how little it costs. I treated myself to a weekend in a hotel last New Year's Eve and day, and did nothing but relax, watch "The Twilight Zone" marathon, some classic movies, and had my meals delivered from Cracker Barrel. I was one happy girl.🙂 I love the chicken and dumplings!

[@thebritstry]

It's always nice to introduce friends to your favorite spots! Sounds like you had a wonderful New Year's Eve weekend.

[@LMmccallL57]

@@thebritstry I agree, and especially when it's food from a different region or culture. 🙂 Yes, I really enjoyed myself, thank you. I'm new to your channel and have only seen three videos so far. I started watching yesterday. Take care.

[@SuperDave71176k]

If you liked the blackberry jelly you can also make the cobbler out of blackberries (whole fruit)as well.The pankcakes can be topped with fruits and whipped cream. Then wrapped over for a different flavor choice.

[@thebritstry]

I appreciate the tip! Can't wait to try out these new blackberry recipes.

[@Losingbraincells777]

You guys are hilarious!!!😂

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much! We're glad you find our content funny!

[@sheilahunter7637]

You two are making me so hungry, LOL! Nicola your skin is so beautiful! Has anyone ever told you that you look like the singer Jody Watley?

[@thebritstry]

Aww, thank you! Your comment put a big smile on my face. And yes, the hunger is real , It's always tough editing these videos as they make you so hungry.

[@joegonzales6816]

I put butter and syrup on my pancake folded in the shape of a taco with bacon in the middle. So good please try it.

[@LanceGardner-qq3bl]

American is about creating things with food. If you don’t try you won’t know. I really enjoyed the video. Cracker Barrel is awesome btw.

[@thebritstry]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and agree that trying new food creations can be a fun experience!

[@stephanieblackburn2778]

Corn bread is made with corn meal. So it is gritty just like grits lol. For me corn bread is best with soups especially soup beans and always butter all your breads, biscuits and corn bread lol. I like cracker barrel its definitely the blander version of good ole country cooking. Shouldve tried the cooked apples too maybe next time. For me my granny made blackberry or apple cobbler way more than any cobbler peach was least one made. Haha i always add my seasonings in my meat when i make meatloaf. I use some whorstishire sauce in it too along with garlic onion bell pepper salt black pepper egg and bread crumbs

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and great memories. We enjoyed it and would love to try more places. Let us know if you have any recommendations?

[@robertblair9988]

What a great couple, love to watch their videos.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching and supporting us! ❤️

[@johnbattles1002]

I love videos of this type! It's amazing to me when people from other countries and nationalities try our Southern food (I'm from Georgia) and American food in general and find so awesome the things that we Americans have grown up with and take for granted every day. It's wonderful to hear their comments and their "oohs" and "ahhs"! Count your daily blessings of the simple things, fellow Americans. Who knows if we will be able to enjoy them always! Now, where are my flapjacks and syrup?

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching and your very kind words!

[@Cody38Super]

It looks like Nicola remembered to tell them to cut the tomatoes on the pancakes ! Hahahahahaaaaaa!

[@thebritstry]

Lol!

[@chefboyrdanbh]

I always get double order of hashbrown casserole. I love it!

[@thebritstry]

It was a show stopper! we would definitely get on each next time

[@abremacabre8868]

Blackberry preserves on hot buttered biscuits and cornbread/cornmuffins is dangerously good

[@thebritstry]

It certainly is! We have become slightly obsessed with biscuits

[@kimsimmons3911]

Loved your video. Thank you so much for uploading. 🥰🥰🥰

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for your support! It means a lot to us!

[@brendafrazier811]

Me sitting here wanting that fried okra so badly!! Absolutely love it!

[@thebritstry]

We will save it for you next time! Thanks for watching

[@brendafrazier811]

@@thebritstryLet me know when!🤣

[@JoeCoulter]

I prefer my cornbread with butter and honey. It's also great with chili!!

[@thebritstry]

Thank sounds great! we will have to try it with Chili in the future

[@reginasmith8256]

Hey I really really really truly enjoy your videos please keep them coming so I can watch more!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you! this comment has made our day! we will do!

[@juliemolthop8980]

Nice video. Great presentation from two beautiful people in sync! ❤❤

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for your kind words! This comment made our day!

[@jeffbartholomew1152]

I grew up in a southern home with a mom who made food from scratch each Sunday. I remember Cracker Barrel became really big in the 90’s where we lived so we had to try them out. My parents were mad that they paid for that food. We could’ve had WAY better at home. 30 years later, I find that I appreciate CB more after my mom passed. I can cook southern and better than CB but since it’s only me it’s just cheaper and more efficient to satisfy a yearly craving there instead of trying to cook it on my own. Plus, I do enjoy their gift shop and rocking chairs 😂

[@thebritstry]

It's amazing how our taste and perspective on things change over time, Thanks for sharing your story!

[@gloriastone3211]

You made it to Nashville - how great! I have never been to a Cracker Barrel but everything looked great! Looks like good old comfort food. I've never had okra and I too am hesitant to try it because of the sliminess. Another great video Nicola and Andrew! Cheers!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for your kind words! The food was really good, except the okra, this version wasn't for us.

[@lynngatlin4469]

Welcome to my home state I'm in West Tennessee farm land though not much in Nashville for me. Glad you enjoyed yourself. By the way the okra came here from Africa I like it pickled it takes the slimy from it an firms them up. I will eat them fried but id rather have pickled.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching. Tennessee is beautiful and Nashville was fun. We will have to try and find some pickled Okra to give it a try

[@CriminalFriday]

As a kid, I'd have Cracker Barrel on early mornings with my grandparents after helping grandpa on the farm.

[@rachelgates509]

Blackberry or blueberry cobbler is my favorite!! I’m not a huge fan of peaches! I have never seen a cobbler served with a pie crust on top before. I’m not a fan of that, myself! The signature element of a cobbler is the pastry-esque… kind of pastry dumpling chunks (not really sure how to describe that) inside a cobbler!! Mmmm!! Yummy in the tummy!!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the information! We tried another version of cobbler (plus other desserts) in Nashville and we will upload the video on Saturday.

[@delinarandoma1053]

it's America, it's your food. do what you like! FREEDOM!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching

[@wnturck]

This was a fun watch. Glad you enjoyed most everything. Okra is definitely a love or hate kinda veggie!

[@thebritstry]

We definitely are not loving Okra yet…

[@TheMaster1]

You both have so much to try there, you should try them for breakfast. Oh, try dipping the okra in ranch dressing.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for the suggestion! Trying them for breakfast sounds like a great idea.

[@sharonporter7132]

Enjoyed both of your reactions.❤ I loved your trip to New Orleans, my hometown, and I shared it with family. As others have said, and as you know, home cooking can differ from restaurants. Crackle Barrel is popular and we enjoy it. Peach Cobbler usually has dumplings cooked in peach slices and sweet peach juice, then top with pasty dumplings on top and bake. No hard topping. Centuries ago, Africans brought okra to New Orleans and the African cooks used it in our gumbo, and in tomato and okra smothern with onions and many other dishes. We love okra. Others have written how to cook slime out. My mother's meatloaf was half beef and half pork. It was very moist with bread soaked in milk, eggs, and a lot of seasoning. Looking forward to next video.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing your insights and personal experiences! We tried another version of Peach cobbler while in Nashville, the video with more desserts from Nashville will be upload this Saturday. We loved New Orleans and will visit again in the future. It's wonderful to hear about the rich culinary history of New Orleans.

[@lonegrimo6098]

Love dipping Bacon and Sausage in syrup. I like sweet cornbread with chili.

[@thebritstry]

That sounds delicious.. Now i am Hungry! Thanks for sharing

[@pros1perify]

I truly love to watch Andrew and Nicola and their reviews. I live in IL and do not have Cracker Barrel, but wish we did.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting, it means a lot to us.

[@pros1perify]

Keep up the great work!@@thebritstry

[@spaceghost27]

those pancakes were a revelation to me. i've never been a big fan until cracker barrel. now i have to have blueberry pancakes there every time.

[@thebritstry]

We loved them! The server recommend them to us as a must have item! and we are glad they did!

[@elishawilliams5407]

Y'alls reaction is great!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you do much for your kind words! it has made our day.

[@allengator1914]

You should try the cornbread smothered with butter and maple syrup too. Chicken is finger food!

[@thebritstry]

That sounds delicious! next time we will for sure.

[@Dontworryaboutmemaam]

If you do jelly with corn bread try it with apple.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the suggestion! we didn't know about the apple butter. Next time we would love to try that

[@majbrat]

Comfort food is comfort food, no matter what country. 😊 Everyone can change it up for their own taste. Just plain good food.

[@lilykep]

Cracker Barrel is great when you're on a road trip because it's standardized food that isn't "fast" food. I adore their breakfast.

[@thebritstry]

I agree, Cracker Barrel seems like it would be a reliable choice for road trips. We would love to go back for the breakfast menu!