What is a Proper English Breakfast?

[KhunLA]

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

I guess the contents of an American breakfast depends on the location since America is, in case you didnt know, a big place with lots of people with diverse ethnic origins.

 

Typical basic: two eggs, toast with butter, jam on the side, hickory smoked bacon strips (real bacon, not Euro bacon), hash browns or home fries, coffee. Pancakes an addition

 

Pennsylvania: substitute Scrapple for bacon.

 

NJ: Substitute Pork Roll for bacon

 

Carolinas: substitute Liver Mush or Country Sausage for bacon, add grits, eliminate taters. 

 

Maine: Substitute back bacon or canadian bacon for bacon.

 

Alaska: substitute reindeer sausage for bacon

 

Puerto Rico/Florida/Arizona: substitute chorizo for bacon, add arepas

 

California: One curated cage free organic egg, poached, with a green salad, Yerba mate and whole grain bread with organic grass fed butter from transgender cows and a bill for $29.

 

I love my British friends as I recognize that they started the system we have perfected, but beans for breakfast doesnt make the cut

I did say 'Philly' thing.

 

Something I would rarely eat out, order at restaurant, as rare to have brekkie out of the house.   I think most people order brekkie when served 24 hours or all day, as either a budget meal/CC, or safe meal, as really hard to screw up.

 

Same with burgers, another I never order out, in USA. and rarely here at proper restaurant.  Both seem to dominate forums.

 

See the attraction here though, does cater to the CC, and those that don't eat the local fare.  Eggs are my first meal of the day, everyday, so I'm not ordering brekkie anywhere, any time.

 

Eggs in a pan when out & about, is about only time I order eggs.  Rare, as prefer regional fare when not at home.

 

Did get turned on to Cumberland sausages, very first time a proper English brekkie came with the room, so many years ago (Udon Thani). and was a pleasant change from my usual spicy sausages.  That and Sunday Roast, which I ate a lot of, at Udon Thani, only for the roast beef or turkey offering.

 

Only 2 redeeming offering the UK has brought to world stage ... 

Along with a few tasty ales 👍👍

[RSD1]

And then, in Thailand, you have American fried rice, which almost looks a bit like an American breakfast that collided with a pile of stir fried rice smothered in ketchup. I guess it's the raisins in the rice that has them calling it "American". The good news, though, in Thailand, is that you're also welcome to eat this delightful dish for breakfast. 

 

[RSD1]

English muffin history:

 

The American English muffin is not originally from England, despite its name. It was developed in the United States in the late 19th century by Samuel Bath Thomas, an English immigrant. Thomas opened a bakery in New York City and created a bread product he called “toaster crumpets,” which later became known as English muffins.

 

While the American English muffin has similarities to British crumpets, the two are distinct. English muffins are split and toasted, with a more bread-like texture, whereas crumpets are spongier and have holes on top for butter and toppings to soak in. The name “English muffin” was likely adopted to distinguish it from the sweeter American-style muffins.

[Yagoda]

4 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

You forgot that in Texas they eat soft, warm, toasted biscuits oozing with melted butter. 
 

There are also lots of breakfast sandwiches in the US that contain a mix of the breakfast items like eggs, ham, sausage, cheese, etc. And on an English Muffin, delightful. 

Yes those are all the different breakfast foods available, but the basic breakfast is like what I illustrated. And you are correct, in the south, you substitute biscuits for toast.

 

Then you have Omelets, breakfast steaks, steaks and gravy, chicken fried steaks and gravy, biscuits and gravy pork chops and gravy, spam hash, corned beef hash, cheese grits, breakfast burritos, Loco Moco....

 

Loco Moco. OMG. How I miss that.

 

So you could order a Western Omelet (diced peppers, onions, potatoes, garlic) with added cheddar cheese and tomato, a rare T-bone, wheat white sourdough or rye toast, or biscuit with or without gravy, crispy hash browns, cheese grits, pork links, cappucino....

[Yagoda]

9 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

And then, in Thailand, you have American fried rice, which almost looks a bit like an American breakfast that collided with a pile of stir fried rice smothered in ketchup. I guess it's the raisins in the rice that has them calling it "American". The good news, though, in Thailand, is that you're also welcome to eat this delightful dish for breakfast. 

 

My untouchable food list includes American fried rice. Thats as bad as that canned Swedish fish that makes folks vomit when they open the can

[GammaGlobulin]

A proper English breakfast, after having worked up a good appetite...

 

 

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, BarBoy said:

I had one yesterday at my friends gaff.

 

2 massive pork sausages, 2 hashbrowns, 2 bacon, 2 fried eggs, mushrooms, onions, 2 toast black pudding and a coffee - all for just 250 baht.

 

Mate's rates.

If he is a mate, he ripped you off for B250!  Some mate.

[RSD1]

5 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

My untouchable food list includes American fried rice. Thats as bad as that canned Swedish fish that makes folks vomit when they open the can

You kidding me? AFR is the bees knees! We can meet and wolf down dozens of plates of it together! 
 

TBH, don't know anything about that Swedish canned fish, but there are a few things in the hub of shrimp paste and barah that can make you heave as well. 

[KhunLA]

21 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Yes those are all the different breakfast foods available, but the basic breakfast is like what I illustrated. And you are correct, in the south, you substitute biscuits for toast.

 

Then you have Omelets, breakfast steaks, steaks and gravy, chicken fried steaks and gravy, biscuits and gravy pork chops and gravy, spam hash, corned beef hash, cheese grits, breakfast burritos, Loco Moco....

 

Loco Moco. OMG. How I miss that.

 

So you could order a Western Omelet (diced peppers, onions, potatoes, garlic) with added cheddar cheese and tomato, a rare T-bone, wheat white sourdough or rye toast, or biscuit with or without gravy, crispy hash browns, cheese grits, pork links, cappucino....

Yea ... but the country is a wee bit bigger than the UK, which, the UK is only half the size of TH  

 

Let that sink in ... 

 

 

Edited 4 hours ago by KhunLA

[BarBoy]

8 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

If he is a mate, he ripped you off for B250!  Some mate.

He uses only the finest ingredients. 

[RSD1]

7 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Loco Moco. OMG. How I miss that.

Oh, da kine brah.
 

Edited 4 hours ago by RSD1

[Liverpool Lou]

1 minute ago, BarBoy said:

10 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

If he is a mate, he ripped you off for B250!  Some mate.

He uses only the finest ingredients. 

I wouldn't expect a mate to serve up anything containing anything less than the finest ingredients.  Neither would I expect a mate to charge.  Some mate.

[RSD1]

1 minute ago, Liverpool Lou said:

I wouldn't expect a mate to serve up anything containing anything less than the finest ingredients.  Neither would I expect a mate to charge.  Some mate.

HE NEEDS THE MONEY

[Yagoda]

20 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

You kidding me? AFR is the bees knees! We can meet and wolf down dozens of plates of it together! 
 

TBH, don't know anything about that Swedish canned fish, but there are a few things in the hub of shrimp paste and barah that can make you heave as well. 

Ewwww. An abortion. Like Hawaiian pizza or beans for breakfast

[Yagoda]

23 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

Oh, da kine brah.
 

Ill see you a Loco Moco and raise you a Musubi.

 

Spam: Food of the Gods

[RSD1]

7 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Ill see you a Loco Moco and raise you a Musubi.

 

Spam: Food of the Gods

It's all about da kine manapua and two scoop rice plate lunch at Zippys with a side of chili brah. 
 

Edited 4 hours ago by RSD1

[ChipButty]

I could eat this every morning

 

 

Edited 4 hours ago by ChipButty

[Yagoda]

1 minute ago, RSD1 said:

It's all about the manapua and the two scoop rice plate lunch at Zippys with a side of chili brah. 

Manapua? Kill me now. You know what the difference is between a Manapua and a Char shu Bao? American/Samoan/Hawaiian portions in the Manapua! 

[Yagoda]

Just now, ChipButty said:

Looks like that was puked back up, what a horrid picture. And why are there two cantaloupes, English folks dont eat fruit.

[RSD1]

7 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Manapua? Kill me now. You know what the difference is between a Manapua and a Char shu Bao? American/Samoan/Hawaiian portions in the Manapua! 

Needs more poi brah. 

[RSD1]

6 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Looks like that was puked back up, what a horrid picture. And why are there two cantaloupes, English folks dont eat fruit.

Circa 1985 Khao San Road. 

[RSD1]

TBH, my breakfast never resembles anything like what the British or Americans eat for breakfast. I eat eggs almost everyday, but never in the morning. My first food of the day is usually some fruit, some nuts, a protein shake, and about an hour later then a normal prepared meal with some type of chicken for protein. In the afternoon I then normally eat some scrambled eggs, often with a salad.

[G_Money]

 Nothing proper about an English breakfast.

[BritManToo]

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

Unfortunate todays breakfest sausages is only 11 - 12% protein, so Im trying to find those who contain at least 14% and a bit higher quality and less sodium. 

 

Anyone can recomend sausages in Thailand ? 

Yep, these are great, English sausages that taste the same as I remember eating in England 50-60 years back. They also sell Olde English sausages that taste the same but 3x the size.

 

Edited 3 hours ago by BritManToo

[RSD1]

2 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Yep, these are great, English sausages that taste the same as I remember eating in England 50-60 years back. They also sell Olde English sausages that taste the same but 3x the size.

 

Untoasted bread with smears of hard butter. That should be illegal!
 

What are those sliced up bits of fried white stuff? Mushrooms?

[BritManToo]

15 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

Untoasted bread with smears of hard butter. That should be illegal!
What are those sliced up bits of fried white stuff? Mushrooms?

Sliced fried mushrooms form Makro.

When I was a kid (1960s) toast was for marmite, marmalade, scrambled egg, sardines or baked beans, with a fried breakfast you had bread and butter.

Edited 3 hours ago by BritManToo

[richard_smith237]

1 hour ago, BarBoy said:

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

If he is a mate, he ripped you off for B250!  Some mate.

He uses only the finest ingredients. 

 

Yup - thats not a rip off in the slightest for a good English Breakfast made with quality ingredients. 

[richard_smith237]

This is what I call a 'Full English Breakfast'

- 2x back Bacon

- 2 Cumberland Sausages

- 1x slice black pudding

- Beans

- Hash-brown

- Mushrooms

- 2x Fried Eggs

- Grilled tomato

- Toast

- HP Sauce

 

AI illustration of that below:

 

[Presnock]

4 hours ago, CharlieH said:

While high in carbohydrates and sugar, the American breakfast is quicker to prepare, catering to a more fast-food lifestyle.

Nutritionally, the English breakfast tends to be more protein-rich and balanced, whereas the American breakfast can lean heavily toward sugar and simple carbs. Both meals can be indulgent, but the English breakfast is more likely to provide sustained energy due to its savory and fiber-rich components.The American generally has way too much sugar !

If the average American actually ate either of those breakfasts, then unless they cut calories later instead of pigging out in several more sweet and carb meals, then even more than the 50% that are already overweight would join the fatties.  42% diabetes. Scxary for sure.  Time to get rid of foods filled with chemicals for more natural and less sugary.

[BritManToo]

21 minutes ago, Presnock said:

If the average American actually ate either of those breakfasts, then unless they cut calories later instead of pigging out in several more sweet and carb meals, then even more than the 50% that are already overweight would join the fatties.  42% diabetes. Scxary for sure.  Time to get rid of foods filled with chemicals for more natural and less sugary.

Or they could exercise a bit more.