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I grew up in the UK and lived in the US for 4 years. Here are 2 things I missed eating and drinking during my time abroad — and 5 American foods I loved.
I grew up in the UK and lived in the US for 4 years. Here are 2 things I missed eating and drinking during my time abroad — and 5 American foods I loved.
Maria NoyenJun 11, 2022, 15:32 IST
Insider's UK reporter Maria Noyen lived in the US for 4 years.Maria Noyen/Insider, Cindy Ord/Getty Images for NYCWFF
I grew up in the UK but I chose to go to university in Boston, Massachusetts, from 2015 to 2019.
One of the things I miss the most about the US is the food, including seafood boils and pizza.
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In 2015, I went from living just outside of London, UK, to calling Boston, Massachusetts, my new home.
I was a freshman at Boston University in 2015.Google Maps, Maria Noyen/Insider
When I had my birthday early into my first semester, I really missed my mom's chocolate cake.
Almost every birthday I can remember spending at home had this cake.Maria Noyen/Insider
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One of my favorite summertime drinks is Pimms, which isn't widely available in the US.
Pimms is a refreshing summer drink in the UK.DronG/Getty Images
One dish I definitely miss from the US is a lobster roll, which I tried for the first time in Boston.
The buttery goodness of a New England lobster roll is unmatched.lisatop/Getty Images
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While we're on the topic of seafood, I also had my first seafood boil in Boston. I still can't get over how delicious this hands-on meal was.
I ate crawfish boil for the first time in Boston.WraithHao/Getty Images
Technically it's not a dish, but I'm still sad I no longer have access to the frozen-food aisle at Trader Joe's.
The frozen food selection at Trader Joe's is elite.Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
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In terms of sweet foods, I miss eating cannoli in the North End of Boston.
Cannoli are a Bostonian staple.John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
One of my favorite memories from visiting New York City was trying Artichoke Pizza.
Artichoke Pizza was a memorable meal.Cindy Ord/Getty Images for NYCWFF