As in America,
lunch frequently consists of a sandwich and chips, or crisps as they are
referred to in England.
The sandwich fillings vary from good old roast beef and horseradish to cheese
and pickles and many tasty things in between. If you choose to have lunch in
the pub
English breakfast
is served in America as bacon, eggs, toast, sausage, etc. This is not the
typical breakfast in England. There is a breakfast containing most of these
items but is more commonly referred to as a “fry up”, and often reserved for
special occasions. Then black pudding - a kind of blood sausage -, grilled
tomatoes, and fried bread added to the bacon and eggs. More common on English
breakfast tables is the good old bowl of cereal. It is eaten along with toast and
jam or marmalade and tea or coffee to complete the meal. Cornflakes or other
cereals made with a variety of grains are the favorite choices, as is oatmeal
porridge during the colder months.
As in America, lunch frequently consists of a sandwich
and chips, or crisps as they are referred to in England. The sandwich fillings vary
from good old roast beef and horseradish to cheese and pickles and many tasty
things in between. If you choose to have lunch in the pub, you may be served a
Ploughman's lunch – bread, cheese, pickle and apples – or more substantial fare
such as shepherd’s pie, steak and kidney pie, or fish and chips (fries to
others).
What's for dinner
depends on the size of the household and who is doing the cooking. Traditional dinners are pies or casseroles,
served with vegetables and roast or mashed potatoes. Steak and ale pie or steak and kidney pie –
the ingredients mixed with onion and seasoning, encased in suet crust pastry
and steamed until soft and oozing a rich, delicious gravy - are extremely
popular choices and have even found their way into some of the best
restaurants.
But takeaways are
also very popular. There are chip shops,
pizza places and many Chinese restaurants.
But most of all, the English love their curries! And Indian restaurants
and takeaways can be found in most towns.
Please visit http://www.essentially-england.com/
to learn about England's history,food and culture. Check out some
interesting facts like staying in a lighthouse, driving a steam train
and playing golf late at night.
