British Traditional Foods

English breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, mushrooms

and baked beans all washed down with a cup of coffee. Now-a-days, however, a typical English breakfast is more likely to be a bowl of cereals, a slice of toast, orange juice and a cup of coffee.

A bowl of cereal is made with different grains such as corn, wheat, oats etc.

a 'packed lunch'. This typically consists of a sandwich, a

packet of crisps, a piece of fruit and a drink. The 'packed lunch' is kept in a plastic container.

What is a typical British lunch?

Roast Gammon

England, like potatoes, carrots, peas, cabbages and onions, are still

very popular.

England, we have special foods connected with certain festivals.

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is used informally). In Britain, we also use the words

“dessert”, “sweet'' and “afters”.

Puddings and Desserts

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Not all our puddings are sweet puddings, some are eaten during the starter or main course like Yorkshire Pudding and Black Pudding.

What is a Pudding ?

Take care!

in the village was in 1788 to celebrate the recovery

of King George III from mental illness. Since that time nine other pies have been baked, usually to coincide with a special event or to raise money for a local cause.

98% of households in England.
Cheddar is a clear favourite,

accounting for over 57% of the market, and is bought regularly by 94% of households. It is a hard cheese with a strong, nutty taste.

Cheddar originates from a village in Somerset in western England, also famous for its gorge. There are six varieties of cheddar .

Interesting fact :

table manners. Even young children are expected to eat properly

with knife and fork.
We eat most of our food with cutlery. The foods we don't eat with a knife, fork or spoon include sandwiches, crisps, corn on the cob, and fruit.
Things you should not do:
Never lick or put your knife in your mouth.
It is impolite to start eating before everyone has been served unless your host says that you don't need to wait.
Never chew with your mouth open. No one wants to see food being chewed or hearing it being chomped on.
It is impolite to have your elbows on the table while you are eating.
Don't reach over someone's plate for something, ask for the item to be passed.
Never talk with food in your mouth.
It is impolite to put too much food in your mouth.
Never use your fingers to push food onto your spoon or fork.
It is impolite to slurp your food or eat noisily.
Never blow your nose on a napkin (serviette). Napkins are for dabbing your lips and only for that.
Never take food from your neighbours plate.
Never pick food out of your teeth with your fingernails.