Two Brits Try The ULTIMATE Food Tour in Minnesota Hot Dish, Jucy Lucy & More…

[@cathy2350]

We Minnesotans definitely do like our wild rice, but the favorite way to eat it is in chicken and wild rice soup. So good and creamy. Not all Minnesotans like Spam. A lot are surprised by how popular it is in other states, but it does make a great breakfast when camping, and we do like to get outside. Tator Tot Hotdish is also not loved by all Minnesotans, but it is considers THE cultural dish of the state. Anything that sticks to the ribs on a cold winter night is good comfort food. There is some controversy about which of two restaurants in Minneapolis invented the juicy Lucy. Matt's Bar is one of them. President Obama even ate there when he visited Minneapolis.

[@thebritstry]

Totally agree! Wild rice was so interesting and different. And yeah, Spam does have its charm , Those spam fries were delicious!!

[@Dacaed]

Should have gone to 5-8 Club as well!

[@qriusjorj38]

IMHO, Matt's bar is the original and gotta have that Jucy Lucy spelling! I'd say, for a very long time, Spam was considered trash food for most Minnesotans, but it's made a huge comeback in the last decade.

[@vorbis4860]

@@Dacaed As someone who doesn't like American cheese, I prefer 5-8 Club where you can get cheddar.

[@rhiahlMT]

We went down to 32 last night in Montana. The garden survived. It gets cold here, but in winter I'm really glad I don't live in the Dakotas or Minnesota.😊😊 Nothing better than some chicken and dumplings, a rich soup, a steaming bowl of chili on those cold evenings.

[@victormgonzalez2677]

The way he was looking at the burger was priceless his emotions where deep after the first bite 😂😂😂

[@thebritstry]

I'm glad you enjoyed that moment! The first bite really can be a life-changing experience.😂

[@MET3279]

Welcome to our state!!! You two are so delightful!!!! Found your channel from your MN state fair video. The lake my family’s cabin on grows wild rice and it’s so amazing.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! We're thrilled we got chance to explore Minnesota and learn about all the amazing things it has to offer. Thanks for watching!

[@jasonlebeau1288]

Typically cheese curds are made with a very young cheddar that's known as squeaky cheese. The extremely mild flavor reminiscent of mozzarella is due to the cheddar curds being so fresh. Most of cheddars flavor comes from aging.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing that insight! It’s always great to see others appreciate the nuances of cheese. Thanks for watching

[@JDsalvo123]

@@jasonlebeau1288 I'm from Ellsworth Wisconsin, the cheese curds capital, we we even have a cheese curds festival in the summer

[@sarahhartman5723]

Also, the Spam museum in southern Minnesota is actually awesome. So iconic.

[@thebritstry]

We really wanted to go but ran out of time on this trip!!! next time we will search it out. Thanks for watching!

[@charlesoliver4132]

Austin, MN actually.

[@jakeschleeve9205]

I live 20 minutes from there and work in Austin home of hormel

[@JuanTorres-qq6zr]

So glad you got to try the Twin Cities food scene and State Fair. Come back soon. Love your show.

[@actadiurna6733]

You should go to Duluth, Minnesota and the North Shore of Lake Superior for good restaurants and a beautiful area.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the suggestion!!! The parts we saw of Minnesota were beautiful and we walked around some beautiful lakes.. We will definitely head back to the area ion the future to explore more..

[@timothymbonham4453]

At Duluth & the North Shore, go for the seafood (lake food). Walleye, trout, or battered smelt (in season).

[@melodyh.johnson7687]

I live on the North Shore it is beautiful and the food is awesome.

[@coreyc3450]

Absolutely! You are missing out on an authentic Minnesota experience if you didn’t venture north of the Twin Cities.

[@LJBSullivan]

Where Grandmas and the wild rice soup is. Yum and Betty's pies is on the way.

[@ericfredenburgh4577]

If you go back to Minnesota in early February, the reason for all that food will be very clear

[@thebritstry]

You’ve got a point! It’s like the food is the cozy blanket we all need to survive the Minnesota chill!

[@CarbonaraKing]

@@ericfredenburgh4577 and if they decide to show up for a typical wintery February... (except 2024 where winter wasn't typical at all)...then you can officially call them "crazy". They haven't seen COLD until they experience -50F windchill factor I wonder if they would go to a hockey game? There is a BIG REASON why this state is called "THE STATE OF HOCKEY 🥅 🏒 " Even our high school and university hockey games in Minnesota are cool. But, since they liked St Paul area... a trip to see the WILD play would allow them to know just how nuts and crazy Minnesotans are about hockey.

[@ericfredenburgh4577]

@@thebritstry negative 9.1 c in January not including wind chill and much colder spikes, fun fact 40 below zero C is the same as 40 below zero F and if you go to any of the Great Lakes states you run the chance of experiencing it first hand.

[@marbleminiontwo]

I live 10 minutes from the mason jar, so it’s a rather wonderful neighborhood spot. I can’t believe you all actually visited here and so happy you enjoyed yourselves in our little corner of the metro!

[@thebritstry]

That's awesome to hear! It's always nice when a local spot gets some love. We had a fantastic time exploring your neighborhood! Thanks for watching

[@AnnaBeNan]

I'm in Eagan and I came here to say the same!

[@DaveBrazda-b4f]

Spam is very popular in Hawaii. It was brought to the Islands during WW2 to help feed the military. The local people loved it, and it never left.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing that! It's always great to see how food connects us to history and culture, especially in such a unique place like Hawaii. We would love to visit in the future!!

[@thelasticonoclast9467]

Koreans were introduced to SPAM during the Korean War and it’s now a part of their cuisine as well.

[@karijohnson2284]

It's actually probably more popular in Hawaii than Minnesota!

[@NathanMN]

Spam is definitely more popular in Hawaii than Minnesota. McDonald's there have it on the menu, as a Spam burger, and Spam, eggs, and rice for breakfast.

[@michaelrutledge3750]

I’m shouting at the screen, “Go to Owamni and try actual Native American cuisine!” You were so close, but missed the Sioux Chef’s restaurant.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the advice..... We would have loved to do that but had limited time!!! and will definitely be back in the future to try it..

[@michaelrutledge3750]

@@thebritstry You can check out his cookbook at the bookstore or library to get an idea of what actual modern Indigenous American cuisine is. Chef Sean Sherman uses Indigenous American foods that our peoples developed and ate pre-1492 on these two continents and makes them for a contemporary palate.

[@Elias-oi9bn]

You must check that place out!!!!

[@funktron2021]

Screw the Souix, Ojibwe all the way!!!

[@michaelrutledge3750]

@@funktron2021 LOL.

[@e72882]

Glad to see you guys got around to trying wild rice. Never had it pancakes or in porridge/oatmeal. I love it in hotdishes/casseroles, chicken and wild rice soup, and dressing/stuffing. I'm also glad to see you try Minnesota staples like the Juicy Lucy and Tator Tot Hotdish. We definitely eat hearty in Minnesota. We are also known for fishing due to the 10,000 lakes, so you might want to try fried walleye too. You looked like you had so much fun. Hope you get more chances to try Minnesota cuisine.

[@thebritstry]

Right? Minnesota food is no joke! We had a blast trying everything, next time we visit we will have to try some fish.

[@cathy2350]

@e72882 , yes, they should have tried a walleye sandwich. That would be very Minnesotan--with a cup of chicken and wild rice soup on the side.

[@actadiurna6733]

Wild rice is still harvested in the lakes and swamps in northern Minnesota. If you go canoeing in that region you'll have to push through the stalks of wild rice in some areas.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the tip, Although we have not been canoeing in years it certainly sounds like it would be interesting way to see the wild rice.😀

[@actadiurna6733]

@@thebritstry It grows on tall stalks in shallow water (one or two feet deep or so); somewhat like a water-based wheat except the stalks are green instead of yellow. When in a canoe the stalks will be over your head, making it difficult to see very far since the wild rice "fields" are usually pretty dense.

[@Joodster]

If the wild rice is brownish/greenish, it’s probably lake grown natural wild rice. If it!s dark brown or black before cooking, it’s paddy grown. Still delicious.

[@funktron2021]

The best wild rice is found in Nett Lake. My wife is from their tribe, Eagle Clan. They pride themselves as growing the best, hand harvested.

[@bethanyhanna9464]

Lunds & Beyerly's Wild Rice Soup is iconic.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the suggestion!! next time we will check out next time!

[@krerickson1]

Lunds lefse

[@LJBSullivan]

Grandmas chicken wild rice

[@cherylflam3250]

A hot dish is the same as a casserole ! Comfort food especially in the cold, cold winters of Minnesota and surrounding states ! I grew up there !

[@thebritstry]

Absolutely! Hot dish was the ultimate comfort food, It's great to hear you have those cozy memories from Minnesota!

[@douglaslucas4236]

The name comes from whenever a group of people would have a potluck dinner, it was always suggested to bring a hot dish ( meaning some type of hot main course). And since this type of casserole was easy to prepare, quite filling, and popular, it became synonymous with the term hotdish.

[@bhswarrior94]

There's actually a slight difference a casserole is a side dish while a hot dish is meant to be the whole meal.

[@KS-ip5xn]

It's not usually made in a vat but a 9x13 Pyrex pan.

[@tamarakaddatz9955]

Our hotdish is a kin to British cottage pie. Every family changes up the types of vegetables used. I usually use frozen carrots & spring peas.

[@morgan9774]

I always felt the British palate would feel more at home in Minnesota.

[@rj-zz8im]

Oh, I love wild rice. This video made me incredibly hungry. Great tour! I am glad to see the Midwest being explored.

[@thebritstry]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was so delicious!!! Thanks for watching!

[@trollman591]

Growing up in Wisconsin I have had them not only fried but fresh also. No breading. Cheese Curds are the the start of the cheese making process. Yuuummmm I was stationed in Hawaii when I was in the Navy. You should try Spam Misubi. It is delicious!

[@thebritstry]

It's awesome to hear you have such a rich experience with cheese curds! They truly are a Wisconsin staple. we'll definitely have to give Spam Misubi in the future!

[@katielouwho888]

I studided abroad in London, so it is so cool to see you guys try food from my state. I got asked so often where I was from in the US and everyone always looked so disappointed when I said Minnesota, and not California, New York, Florida, etc. My mom makes tater tot hotdish with French style green beans, not corn. I know others make it with a veggie mix.

[@thebritstry]

Minnesota was beautiful and we had a great time! We would love to return and spend more time exploring!

[@bookem5537]

told you that Jucy Lucy would slap! Hope you are enjoying your time in this beautiful state!

[@thebritstry]

It was AMAZING!! They chef was so friendly and it was a great experience.. Thank you for watching

[@pros1perify]

Thank you for a great review again. I really enjoyed it. You two are so much fun to watch, you make the review so enjoyable. I was surprised about the Wild Rice in the pancakes and porridge, but you said it was good. Wow!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for watching! We are glad you enjoyed the video ❤The wild rice was so interesting and it was delicious.

[@rst.charles3908]

making miss Minnesota, that was my vacation go to from Michigan for 30 years, hotdish, wild rice soup, jucy lucy, such amazing comfort foods.

[@thebritstry]

Your right! The food was so tasty! Minnesota is a beautiful state

[@556m4]

How are you guys both not 10,000 lbs ? You’re both in such good looking shape.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the wonderful comment. It must be all the good fun and laughter that keep the pounds away! 😄

[@tracerr00]

I'm so happy to see all of the great dishes that you were able to try! I love every one of those things and I'm glad to see that you enjoyed them as well. Thanks for visiting.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot to know you share the same love for these dishes.

[@Larecm]

Hello from Colorado! I love cheese curds. We don’t get them around these parts but I do fancy them when I visit up north. I’m surprised the folks from Wisconsin haven’t come for you yet, as they consider themselves and not Minnesota as the dairy/cheese capital of America 🇺🇸 😅

[@greghamann2099]

I am from Wisconsin and yes. How dare they.🙁

[@rcsskier]

Seriously, the town of Ellsworth, WI may not let you in after seeing this cheese curd heresy. 😂

[@carsonwieker]

Love it! Really enjoy the extra facts and history as well. Hope you enjoy your experiences and adventures. Cheers!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks so much!

[@charlesoliver4132]

Cheese Curds are actually a Wisconsin original, but Minnesota has adopted cheese curds.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing!! sounds like ne need a trip to Wisconsin in the future.

[@maryayala7698]

@@thebritstry a lot of MN places get their cheese curds from Ellsworth WI, the Cheese Curd capital. We have a cheese curd festival at the end of every June, and people come from all over to eat Cheese curds in various forms and also drink Spotted Cow which is only sold in WI

[@JDsalvo123]

@@charlesoliver4132 i grew up in Minneapolis and now live in Ellsworth Wisconsin i love hotdish and cheese curds and of course a cold Miller Highlife

[@charlesoliver4132]

@@JDsalvo123 Born, raised, lived but now only works in Minneapolis. Now living in southern Minnesota.

[@micromage6103]

As an Iowan, even I'm offended on behalf of Wisconsin.

[@Hillbilly001]

I'm glad it was suppertime when this posted because y'all were making me hungry. LOL!! Enjoyable as always. Cheers from Tennessee

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I hope it inspired some tasty meals in Tennessee!

[@Hillbilly001]

@@thebritstry Oddly enough, my family used to go fishing on Lake Winnebigoshish in north central Minnesota during the summer. Mother always bought a lot of wild rice, actually a grass seed, and she used it until the next year. I've always had a thing for cheese curds but you can't find any where I live at. Pity that. Really enjoyed the video and y'alls banter. LOL!! Cheers

[@lawrenceshdow]

Wild rice only grows wild in this region. California is now a large producer of genetically modified wild rice which is farmed. The real stuff is harvested without breaking the rice while machine harvested is broken and noticeably different.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing this insight! and Thanks for watching

[@LJBSullivan]

Can only be harvested by native American. It's not a rice really it's a grass.

[@pennysilvey8868]

Loved the video. Always enjoy y’all’s content.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate your support!

[@PandaBaby333]

I’m from Iowa, just one state south, and the tator tot hot dish is a staple at our house/family gatherings!!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your love for tater tot hot dish! sounds like we need a trip to Iowa Soon!

[@skylermummert24]

You’re from Iowa and call it hot dish that’s a first😂 from Iowa and always called it Tator tot casserole moved to Minnesota and would argue with guys at work what it’s called 😂😂

[@lbvolkman]

Love wild rice but never had with pancakes or oatmeal. Sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experiences!!

[@yugioht42]

Actually wild rice is still harvested by native Americans. Unfortunately it’s still limited supply because it’s wild not cultivated. This grain exists in the north of Minnesota in the swamps up there. The process of getting it market is a long one as it takes a month of work to get even one batch. It’s harvesting, dehulling, toasting, soaking, more dehulling, toasting, and drying. Takes a long time.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing such detailed insights!

[@xDarkTrinityx]

Cool to see you stop my my home state!! Glad you enjoyed the food ^_^ I've had wild rice soup but I've not seen it in oatmeal, that looked delicious!

[@thebritstry]

The wild rice porridge and pancakes were delicious and definitely worth a try!! Thanks for watching

[@tonyfix8739]

Matt's Bar is heaven.

[@thebritstry]

It was so good and we were so lucky to speak to the chef while he was cooking!! it's amazing to see all the famous people that have eaten there! Thanks for watching

[@tonyfix8739]

@@thebritstry It was fun to see you visit Minnesota! There's more to the US than Texas, Cali, and NY, as you are learning. Next time you are in the area, head up the North Shore of Lake Superior. And check out Nanabijou Lodge, at the end, near Canada. Do a Google image search of Nanabijou. It's pretty remarkable! Nanabijou is Ojibwe for Lake Superior's sleeping giant.

[@timothymbonham4453]

Go about 30 blocks south from Matt's to the 5-8 Club (once the 5-8 Speakeasy) for the other version of the Juicy Lucy (note different spelling). They argue about who did it first/who does it better. The 5-8 offers variations, like blue cheese, pepper jack, swiss, peanut butter& cheese in addition to the classics. Worth trying them both -- but not on the same day -- you'll be too stuffed to do it justice.

[@nickkohout828]

@@timothymbonham4453 Saucy Sally is money from the 5-8

[@tonyfix8739]

@@timothymbonham4453 5-8 is a solid place, but I'm on team Matt's.

[@NicoBlanco81]

They definitely eat hearty meals in Minneapolis.

[@thebritstry]

Absolutely! Minneapolis has some amazing food options that really fill you up. some true comfort meals. Thanks for watching

[@JDsalvo123]

@@NicoBlanco81 i grew up in Minneapolis with hotdish and I love them, I met a couple who moved here from Arizona some one invited them over for tater tot hotdish and they loved it so the next week I invited them over for my hotdish, they said yes we love tater tot hotdish when I told them I was making tuna hotdish they looked at me in awe and said "You mean there are different kinds "

[@sarahhartman5723]

The cheese curds in Minneapolis are incredible. The best ones are made from Elsworth (Wisconsin) white cheddar curds.

[@thebritstry]

Right? Those cheese curds are next level! I could snack on them all day! 🍕🧀

[@daricetaylor737]

You should watch videos on how the indigenous used to harvest the "wild rice". They would float along the lakes in their dug out canoes where the plant grows. They would grab the heads of plant and they would beat them with sticks, knocking the seeds into the canoe. They would simply maneuver their canoes all along the shore line knocking seeds and once the canoe was full they would head for shore.

[@denised.9500]

Wild rice is, traditionally, if not overcooked, a bit chewy, and it's kind of nutty. I adore wild rice.

[@thebritstry]

Wild rice really does have a unique texture and flavor! It's such a versatile ingredient. What’s your favorite way to prepare it? Thanks for watching

[@denised.9500]

@@thebritstry I like it all kinds of ways. In pancakes, in soups, even just a pilaf as a side. It's not hard to find summer sausage that has wild rice and blueberries or cranberries in it. I've put it in my Thanksgiving stuffing to add some chew and nuttiness. It's so versatile.

[@superxnatrl1941]

I've had an oatmeal pancake but never wild rice, looks great!

[@thebritstry]

It was really good!!! it had a nuttier tasted than oatmeal. Thanks for watching

[@jasonwl1980]

Just found your channel from the MN STATE FAIR video! Went back and watched a bunch of your videos 😊. So glad you guys had a good time in MN. Out of curiosity why was Minnesota one of the first few states you went to? Usually the foreigners I watch have MN later on their trip and sometimes not at all which makes me sad sometimes.Thank you and we welcome you back in the future!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts.. We really want to visit states that people wouldn't go to first!! Let us know if there is anywhere else we should try?

[@nateclark2731]

I loved Minneapolis. I lived there for 9 years. I've been to Matt's a few times. The skyway used to have lots of eateries. When I left in 2022, the skyway was pretty empty.

[@thebritstry]

Matts was delicious!!! Thanks for watching

[@robinmullins2454]

Heyyy family!!! In the home of the greatest musician that ever graced this planet PRINCE!!!!! He loved his city so much that he neva left!!! Looks GOOD!! Happy adventures!! See ya soon!

[@thebritstry]

We can see why!! Minnesota was beautiful and we had a great time. Thank you for watching

[@pamlachowitzer3483]

Tator Tot Hot Dish is a staple comfort food in every single home in Minnesota!!

[@thebritstry]

Tater Tot Hot Dish is the ultimate comfort food and truly a Minnesota classic! Thanks for watching!

[@briangeraghty1555]

Glad you guys got to enjoy some local favorites here in Minnesota

[@thebritstry]

Thanks! Minnesota has such a rich food culture, and we loved diving into those local favorites!

[@melindasalter]

You’ve made me very homesick for MN. I’m so happy you are enjoying the food! Especially the Jucy Lucy. Classic!

[@thebritstry]

We totally understand how you feel! Minnesota has some amazing food, and the Jucy Lucy is definitely a classic. Glad to hear you're enjoying the content!

[@kentgrotewold6848]

I live just 20 minutes SW of Matt's and agree their Juicy Lucy's are amazing! Glad you both got to visit and enjoy some of the local food, the fair and the mall. Cheeze curds are very popular in the midwest so glad you enjoyed them as well🙂

[@thebritstry]

It's awesome to hear that you're so close to Matt's! We are so Jealous..... The Juicy Lucy really is a local treasure. Thanks for watching!

[@brendahowell6796]

The burger and the cheese curds looked delicious!

[@thebritstry]

It was so good!! Thanks for watching

[@Precisionmetalheadx]

If you two love Cheese Curds and are still in the area you should go to "The Nook" in St.Paul and try the Bacon and Masala Honey Cheese Curds. They are to die for. My wife doesn't even like cheese and she orders them whenever we go there. And for desert there is a creamery right next door named "Cold Front" that is fantastic.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the recommendation! Those Bacon and Masala Honey Cheese Curds sound amazing, and I love that your wife enjoys them too. We’ll definitely check out The Nook and Cold Front next time we are in town.

[@Precisionmetalheadx]

@thebritstry There's something else you should know about "The Nook". It's been featured on Food Networks "Triple D" (Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives) with host Guy Fieri. Across the street is Cretin Derham Hall, where Joe Mauer went to school before being drafted by the hometown team, the Minnesota Twins. What makes this relevant is that Joe Mauer was just inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame on July 25, 2024. Joe had strong ties to The Nook and even has his own burger named after him. There's quite a bit more history to the place, but I thought it would be nice to least not leave you in the dark about some of its history.

[@qriusjorj38]

Yay, Minnesota! We only call it oatmeal if it has oats. Most fried cheese curds in the Midwest are Cheddar-ish. They're made from curds which are essentially chunks of immature cheese. Two seasons in Minnesota, winter and road construction. You should be dipping your fries into the actual burger, no ketchup necessary!

[@thebritstry]

Absolutely! Minnesota has its own unique charm, especially when it comes to food and seasons. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Thanks for watching!

[@katinacarson-hunwi7297]

The Juicy Lucy looked so delicious 😋.

[@thebritstry]

It was! Definitely worth a try if you are in the area.. Thanks for watching!

[@wWSwiftyWw]

Minnesotan first time subscriber here. Love your videos! Matt's is only a few blocks from me. Love them!. Actually I prefer their cheese burgers and amazing fries over the Jucy Lucy.. Wish I could have been there for your visit. You two are absolutely delightful!

[@thebritstry]

Welcome to the channel! We're so glad you enjoyed the video. Matt's is definitely a favorite of ours!!! Thank you for subscribing😊

[@tj_2701]

Hot dish or Tator-Tot Casserole would normally be made with green beans, but nothing wrong with using a different veg. After all this is America so having it your way is normal. 😋

[@thebritstry]

Your right!! it's always the best, the way you like it...

[@La-di-da-e6l]

My family have always used mixed vegetables.

[@tj_2701]

@@La-di-da-e6l that sounds good, we usually stick with just green beans. Do you use the mix without corn? For some reason the mix with it makes me think more of a Shepard's pie, I don't know why lol. But I guess one could call taytor-tot casserole a variation of a Shepard's/Cottage Pie.

[@kateg7298]

With all of that beautiful food, I'm having a hard time trying to psych myself up for Cole Slaw and Chili Dogs (my husband chose dinner). All of it looks amazing. I love the US and all of the different regional foods. Right now, I'd kill for either a Cubano or some Shrimp Creole. Thanks for another great video Nicola and Andrew!

[@thebritstry]

I totally get that! It can be tough to get excited about dinner when there's so much deliciousness out there. But hey, chili dogs and coleslaw can still be a tasty combo! Thanks for watching

[@cottagewitch]

Back in college (1985) I lived 2 blocks from Matts and discovered the Jucy Lucy for myself Thank you for bringing back such a happy memory - gosh those were good!

[@thebritstry]

Our pleasure! Glad we could help put a smile on your face! It was delightful. Thank you for watching

[@johnellharris1366]

The food looks amazing watching the two of you enjoy these meals gives a sense just how delicious it is.Major yum.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks so much

[@ladybirdbrain]

I’m a Minnesotan and never heard of a wild rice pancake! I want to try it now. Love your channel and I’m a new subscriber!!

[@thebritstry]

It was really good and Victors 1959 cafe was great! let us know what you think if you get a chance to try it... Thanks for watching!

[@4kitties]

21SEP24 Hot dish is a Minnesota country folk , "Clear out the fridge/freezer and pantry" dish for big farm families and Pot lucks (think church social). Traditional is cooked mince, cream of mushroom soup, canned green beans mixed frozen veg from a bag topped tater tots , cheese if you like and baked in the oven until Tots are golden brown.

[@thebritstry]

It was so tasty!! and a really delicious comfort food dish. Thank you for watching

[@denisehaukkala9742]

Hot dish is the same term as casserole in other parts of the usa. It can be almost any kind of baked entree. Glad Minnesota delivered on their regional dmenu. Did you have an overall favorite? Perhaps Juicy lucy? They are also known for fried walleye fish on many menus.

[@thebritstry]

The hot dish was delicious! Thank you for the info and for watching

[@LJBSullivan]

Not true a hot dish is a layered dish, like tater tot hotdish and lasagna. A casserole is all mixed together.

[@elizabethhoover4672]

Yay, you had hot dish! ☺️ Fun fact about how hot dish got it's name. The term is Midwestern and created in the great depression when you took whatever starch, meat, and/or cheese and baked it into a big dish so it would keep... If you didn't have much good to cook what you would like to cook, you at least had a "hot dish." So fun to see you two enjoying the cuisine of my home state! :)

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing that fun fact! It's fascinating to learn about the history behind hot dish and how it reflects the creativity of people during tough times. We have another video from the Minnesota fair to upload soon! Thanks for watching...

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

You brought back a Michigan memory, we would have potluck dinners at Church events, family reunions, work picnics and events and the list goes on, imagine everyone making their most popular recipe and we get to sample them all 😋YUM!😋 everything looks delicious Great Reaction👍 Peace✌️and Love❤ Gary😊 in San Diego

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your Michigan memories, Gary! Potlucks really do bring everyone together, don’t they? It sounds like you had some amazing times! Thanks for watching

[@jeffhampton2767]

When I think of good food I definitely do not think of Minnesota, but everything looked very good. 😊

[@thebritstry]

It's so good! Thanks for watching!

[@Grateful_Dad_54]

Spam, spam, spam, spam. . . ! Reminds me of the Monty Python sketch! Glad to see you're enjoying Minnesota!

[@thebritstry]

Lol!!! Thanks for watching!

[@masudashizue777]

Minnesota certainly has unusual dishes, don't they? Everything looked good!

[@thebritstry]

Absolutely! Minnesota's cuisine is definitely unique and full of surprises. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and Thanks for watching

[@cherylflam3250]

@@masudashizue777 Minnesota dishes were influenced by Norwegian, Swedish, and German settlers with some Native American influence thrown in. They didn’t try lutefisk! Probably a good idea !

[@xDarkTrinityx]

@@cherylflam3250 Good, no one I know here wants to try lutefisk either xD

[@greghamann2099]

@@xDarkTrinityx I have had it twice and survived.😝🙁

[@jessicat1377]

There’s a lutefisk-scented candle you can buy at a local “Minnesota gifts” store and…it would be a great gift for your mortal enemy.

[@ProsperingWoman]

Spam is served in high end restaurants in Hawaii, the Philippines, and other countries in the region; Hot Dish is an affordable casserole that a lot of families make at home for dinner regularly, it bakes in the oven for an hour.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your insights about spam and hot dish!

[@katieross5222]

So glad we (MN) made your list of places to visit/dine!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for commenting!!! we are so happy to hear that! Minnesota is beautiful and truly has some amazing spots to explore and dine at. We have another video from the fair to upload soon! Thanks for watching...

[@yonh5350]

i love how there's a lil history lesson behind the foods that are tried on the channel, adds an extra layer, it gives the food tasting a bit extra

[@thebritstry]

I'm glad you enjoy the history behind the foods! It really does make tasting them more meaningful, Thanks for sharing!! and Thank you for watching

[@erics607]

As a Wisconsinite (neighbor of Minnesota), cheese curds are essentially a rite of passage. The best cheese curds I've had have a crispy outside but the cheese used is a sharp white cheddar. When it comes to the hot dish, there's a big debate on whether it's called a hot dish or casserole.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's always great to hear from a Wisconsinites who appreciate the deliciousness of cheese curds. What do you call the hot dish? Is it a casserole or a hot dish?

[@erics607]

@@thebritstry I usually call it a hot dish, but I'm one of those people who understand the meaning of both and don't care either way. It's the same with soda. A lot of the older generations in the Midwest call soda "pop" or "soda pop" and other people just call it soda.

[@actadiurna6733]

@@erics607 The proper term is "pop". All the stores here in Minnesota call it "pop", which makes it official.

[@cathy2350]

@erics607 , when I saw the cheese curds, even though I'm a Minnesotan, I felt credit should be given to Wisconsin since you are the Dairy state and home to Ellsworth. A hot dish is made in a casserole, but it's essentially got to have all the food groups in it. It's a meal in a single dish. So there is a difference between hot dish and a simple casserole.

[@karijohnson2284]

As a Minnesotan I think we can all acknowledge that Wisconsin does cheese curds best, fired or not!

[@Betharoot]

The speed in which the spoon was passed back and forth while eating the porridge was fun to watch.

[@thebritstry]

Haha, right? Watching that spoon dance around was definitely a highlight! Glad you thought it was fun! Thanks for watching

[@michaelparker5749]

You are absolutely right about the bread "harddough" dipped in cornmeal porridge. Grew up eating this as well.

[@thebritstry]

It's amazing how food can bring back such fond memories! Harddough bread and cornmeal porridge is definitely a classic combo. Thanks for watching!

[@tony_25or6to4]

When you live in the upper Midwest, hearty filling food is a staple. Keeps you warm in the winter.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's true, hearty meals really do make winter much more bearable. Thanks for watching!

[@LaLunaLady]

They skimped out on your tator tots on the hotdish big time. Most people have a family recipe. Mine is ground beef, Veg-All, cream of chicken soup, no cheese and covered totally in tots. Another one you need to try in Minnesota is walleye pike fish.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the tips! Thanks for watching

[@suddie1215]

Hi Nicola and Andrew; nice to see you visiting the Upper Midwest. I'm Guyanese by birth but I've lived in the Midwest for the past 30 plus years; in places like Plymouth, MN and currently in Wisconsin. Would love to see you visit Wisconsin - The Dairy State - and sample some of the local delicacies here. Fried cheese curds are actually the official state dish of Wisconsin.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for the warm welcome! We appreciate your suggestion and would love to experience Wisconsin’s local flavors, especially those fried cheese curds! Thanks for watching

[@anchor4346]

Spam on French oast is pretty good too.. with Maple syrup and cheese. Like a grilled cheese Monticristo sammich.. YUMMM

[@thebritstry]

OMG, that sounds delicious... we will need to give that a try. Thanks for watching...

[@justologintoutube198]

We have a huge Vietnamese community here; i am Indian and i love Vietnamese cuisine here. We have great hot pot places as well as restuarants that serve great momos

[@hardtackbeans9790]

Wild rice is excellent when prepared right. I think Minnesota produced more than any other state.

[@thebritstry]

It was so good in Porridge and in pancakes.. Thanks for watching

[@jofoto612]

Thx for eating at Matt’s. Best Jucy Lucy in town. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@thebritstry]

It was delicious!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@Dacaed]

$10 those cheese curds are from Wisconsin...America's Dairyland. Fun fact: cheese curds are natually salty, and the Wisconsin Departmeent of Transportation uses the leftover cheese brine from the curds to de-ice the roads in the winter. Please visit Madison or Milwaukee, WI. :)

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing that fun fact! Wisconsin truly knows how to make the most of its delicious cheese curds. We Hope to visit soon!

[@CarlGorn]

Cheese curds run the gamut. I've seen white cheddar, I've seen American, I've seen mozzarella, I've seen feta, I've even seen crumbled Parmesan, chunked straight off the wheel and then battered & fried. I know one guy who tried it with cotija, but that didn't work too well - couldn't get enough cheese to stick together, so it ended up more like a cheesy funnel cake. Not bad, but nothing you could all a curd.

[@janeirowilliams5228]

Andrew! Where’s the “I’ll be the judge of that” shirts?!

[@thebritstry]

They are on their way! 😀😉

[@user-wr9ej6xe4j]

I love wild rice. You can buy instant boxes of it in grocery stores all over the US. So if you ever want it again you can always find it

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the advice! we will look out for it! Thanks for watching

[@kathydoyle9939]

My favorite seat at Matt's, next to the grill, watching the burgers!

[@thebritstry]

That's where we sat!! we were so lucky we got a chance to have a great chat with the Chef!! Such a nice guy.. and the burgers were excellent... Thanks for watching

[@Pslpanda]

I grew up going to tons of potlucks in the twin cities and can say that tatertot hot dish is definitely an icon of the state #loveit

[@thebritstry]

It sounds like you have some great memories tied to potlucks! The tater tot hot dish truly is a classic. Glad we could share that experience! Thanks for watching

[@pagustin32]

Thank you for visiting Minneapolis, as others have said we have plenty more places around the state you should try.

[@thebritstry]

We will definitely be back, What we saw in the short time we were there was beautiful and there was so much more we wanted to see.

[@firefly19690]

I need to make some Tater Tot hotdish again. I used to make it a lot...I use french green beans though... no corn and no cheese. Wild Rice is best in soup imo, but those wild rice pancakes and porridge looked really good! Thank you for conin to Minnesota. There is really so much to do and see here. If you ever come back, i recommend going north. Duluth is always a great choice.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching! We had a great time and will definitely be back in the future!

[@firefly19690]

@@thebritstry I'm very glad to hear that!

[@BlackHenbane]

The porridge you had was a play on the MN Native American staple: mahnomin porridge. It’s a delight and I love sharing it with people that don’t live here. :) Edit: Victor’s is also near and dear to my heart because I lived only a couple blocks away in a cozy brownstone apartment. :)

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for your insight!! we loved Victors the food was amazing! Thanks for watching

[@Maizan24]

Wow that burger looked great. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thebritstry]

It was so good!

[@darrell9546]

A 'hot dish' is a casserole or such, intended for pot luck dinners, church socials, etc., easy to make, cook and serve.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing that! We will have to try making it at home

[@stevenhoskins7850]

TEXAN HERE: You need to go to Chicago and try the Italian beef combo sandwiches and the Greeek Gyros. Delicious! And Chicagoans are the friendliest people I've ever met up north. And, the next time you are in the south, you need to experience real Cajun food made by real Cajuns in Louisiana. They are French, and it shows. Their food is incredible and like nothing else you find across America.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the tips! We did try the Chicago Italian beef kzbin.info/www/bejne/epi0dWOEnJaKp9U Let us know what you think.

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

you can think of hot dish as kind of an American version of shepherds/cottage pie. basically mince meat pie topped off with potatoes, tater tots in this case.

[@thebritstry]

We didn't think of that but you are right!!! Thanks for watching

[@andydanko7074]

You missed on our Minnesota state fish " walleye " cooked any way is delectable😊

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for pointing that out! Walleye really is on our bullet list for next time we visit! Thanks for watching

[@bradparnell614]

You're in the town where my favorite NBA team plays! I love to see you guys going all over the place trying regional cuisine. I feel like sooner or later you'll end up in my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where you can try a Hot Brown in the place it originated, the Brown Hotel, back in 1926. While here you can also try some burgoo, which is a Kentucky dish made with various types of meat (Be careful where you get this LOL). You might also try a delicious slice of Derby Pie, some Bourbon Balls, Kentucky Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce, Rolled Oysters, Benedictine, Modjeskas, and wash them all down with some Ale-8-One (A Kentucky ginger flavored soda). We're known as a foodie town (as well as one of the places that lays claim to the invention of the cheeseburger) so we have lots of great restaurants you guys can try. Spring and Fall are the best times to visit as summer's too hot and winter's too cold. By the by, might I thank you for smearing your pancakes with butter. You can't believe how many Brits seem to omit the butter from pancakes and waffles whether having them on holiday in America or back home in the UK. The butter complements the syrup so well.

[@thebritstry]

Wow, Louisville sounds amazing! we will have to plan a trip there!! We can't wait to try all those delicious dishes, especially the Hot Brown and Derby Pie. Thanks for the tips on the best times to visit!

[@LMironono]

glad you had a fun time in the lake state :)

[@thebritstry]

We did! Minnesota is beautiful.. Thanks for watching

[@chadheydt8221]

Minnesota is the leading producer in wild rice this is where it comes from🎉 I come from Austin Minnesota which is the home of spam❤ some people think it's like hot dogs but I have worked at Hormel and I know many people that have worked there for many years and spam is made out of the best cuts of meat not lips in bee hole😂

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching! We really wanted to visit the spam museum but we ran out of time!! we love spam and those spam fried were delicious...

[@greghamann2099]

The wild rice traditionally is used in savory dishes. Thats how I like it. By itself it is expensive. They tried to stretch it.

[@thebritstry]

Good to know! Thanks for watching

[@saltydog7038]

We have it in casserole with ground(minced) beef, celery, mushrooms and cream of mushroom soup​ or as a side with something like roast chicken and vegetables@@thebritstry

[@anneo3754]

I used to enjoy casseroles before I moved to Minnesota. Now I enjoy hotdish 🙂

[@thebritstry]

It was delicious! Hotdish really has its own charm, doesn’t it? Thanks for watching

[@kevinjuergens6013]

Tator Tot hotdish is my favorite....... I'm also in North Dakota so grew up on this staple

[@thebritstry]

Tater Tot hotdish is such a comforting classic! It’s great to hear you have a fond connection to it from North Dakota. Sound like we need a trip there in the future!!!

[@kevinjuergens6013]

@thebritstry and when you do make sure Knoephla soup, fleischkuekle and Kuchen is on your list... plus so much more.

[@AnnaBeNan]

Wait, I've never seen your channel and started watching because you're in MN. I was trying to figure out where you were trying the hot dish and you ended up literally down the street from me at Mason Jar! Random choice out in the suburbs but I'm glad you got to experience Eagan! Edit: had to add my absolute LOVE for Matt's, it is my favorite favorite burger!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! The mason jar was great and Matt’s burger and the bar was a great experience! Thanks for watching

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Y'all makin' my mouth watta!! 😋

[@thebritstry]

😂 Sorry it was so delicious

[@jennybean3212]

Another great video! Would love for you guys to do more Native American food if you can find in the various places. Just a cuisine that never gets highlighted and it's amazing! But you do you, you guys are great!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate your support and will definitely consider showcasing more Native American dishes in the future! Let us know if you have any suggestions on where we should try in the future..

[@nickgotwald2825]

You have to dunk the fries into the cheese the comes out. I was sitting in the same seats on the corner of the bar a week ago. Matt's is a must

[@thebritstry]

Great Suggestion. Those are the best seats in the house!!!! loved those burgers... thanks for watching