Historically, we clearly have the upper hand, so how did Britain’s modern reputation become so misrepresented? Perhaps we still suffer from lingering perceptions dating back to the years from 1939 to 1955, when we endured wartime food shortages, followed by nine years of rationing. That’s 16 years during which ingredients were limited, recipes were substituted, and thriftiness took precedent. Yet, despite this setback, we continued to develop a powerful food culture that arguably overshadows our American little sister.