Exploring English Food

     While in London, I might as well dive into the British culture as best as I can. The easiest way for me to do that, is to try their favorite dishes.


     I have been to a few local pubs, but still find myself timid to ask what the bloody hell their menu says in English. My first night out, my friend ordered a Knickerbocker Glory without the slightest idea it was your average ice cream sundae. I'm not that brave yet.


     So I've been trying simple recipes in the safety of my own room. Here are the two breakfasts I have tried:

Crumpets.  One with jam, and one with butter.

     A crumpet is a round griddle cake, which has been compared to our pancake.  Had I not looked that up, I never would have known that.  Basically a crumpet is an English English Muffin.  It tastes just like one, is prepared much in the same way, and looks an awful lot like one (except their nooks and crannies are on the top, instead of in the middle).  I don't care what it is compared to, crumpets are delicious, and have become my average breakfast.

Beans on Toast.  Okay.  Even I'll admit, that this name has nothing to hide.

     Beans on toast can be eaten as a breakfast or a snack, and is surprisingly amazing.  In case you couldn't guess the recipe, it is:

1. baked beans
2. toast

     The baked beans in England are in a simple tomato sauce, and quite tasty on their own.  They do not need any extra ingredients, as most canned beans do in America.  They are simple, but delicious.  And if you like the beans by themselves, and you like toast, you would enjoy beans on toast.