Today is the day after the Royal Wedding and there was a big breakfast, a Survivor's Breakfast that the Palace (more like Prince Harry) threw.It was mostly sandwiches and anything breakfast-y that can be fried. On the part of the best man it was a nice gesture. However fried food after a night of drinking and partying could be rough.
The English love a good fry up.This is with eggs and bacon, good on its' own but there are additions. Fried beans, mushrooms tomatoes and even bread are crisped in the bacon drippings and eaten deep fried This whole meal is usually washed down with endless cups of milky sweet tea. An English fried breakfast takes some getting used to and even Brits these day prefer healthier fare.
Sandwiches or sarnies were also served. The most famed is the bacon butty, a big buttered hamburger roll full of streaky bacon (it's just known as plain bacon here in the States). It's usually drowned in ketchup or brown sauce . There may have been other sandwiches too (although details on these were kept mum). Hopefully these fit in well with a night of knee's up as the Brits would say.
After a big event it's always nice to have a cooling down decompressing period.After the Royal Wedding , it's good to know that Harry threw a breakfast worthy of this. One can only wonder if the newlyweds joined their guests for some fried eggs and bacon butties.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Royal Wedding Day!!!!
Today is Prince William's and Princess Catherine's wedding today and with it came a sumptuous wedding breakfast. (it's a good thing when your Granny runs the country). The newlyweds enjoyed not only family and friends but also good food compliments of Buckingham Palace chefs.
The Windsors will probably have what we would call a cocktail hour of canapes and hors d'ouevres for the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge .It was accompanied by British (yes British) cultured champagne with the grapes possible coming from the groom's father vinyards. There was talk of shepherd's pie being served as well. There will be two cakes: the Royal Wedding cake and the groom's cake)is this where the Southerners got their tradition from the early English settlers?") The first is a fruit cake , a favorite of the couple and the second is a combo of McViteys' biscuits and chocolate (read refrigerator cake) that was William's childhood favorite.
There is a second bash thrown tonight thanks to Prince Charles. With the groom's brother Prince Harry planning it, it's bound to be a boozy, rocking affair in Buckingham Palace.I don't think it will be a traditional sitdown dinner. There's rumors of ice cream trucks being parked outside the palace to offer sweet respite after all that dancing . There may be champagne fountains and who knows that American wedding reception classic the chocolate fountain.
Today is a day for history. I'm sure WIlliam and his Catherine will remember everything about it rom the pageantry to the excitement. Hopefully they will remember the great food and magnificent cakes too
The Windsors will probably have what we would call a cocktail hour of canapes and hors d'ouevres for the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge .It was accompanied by British (yes British) cultured champagne with the grapes possible coming from the groom's father vinyards. There was talk of shepherd's pie being served as well. There will be two cakes: the Royal Wedding cake and the groom's cake)is this where the Southerners got their tradition from the early English settlers?") The first is a fruit cake , a favorite of the couple and the second is a combo of McViteys' biscuits and chocolate (read refrigerator cake) that was William's childhood favorite.
There is a second bash thrown tonight thanks to Prince Charles. With the groom's brother Prince Harry planning it, it's bound to be a boozy, rocking affair in Buckingham Palace.I don't think it will be a traditional sitdown dinner. There's rumors of ice cream trucks being parked outside the palace to offer sweet respite after all that dancing . There may be champagne fountains and who knows that American wedding reception classic the chocolate fountain.
Today is a day for history. I'm sure WIlliam and his Catherine will remember everything about it rom the pageantry to the excitement. Hopefully they will remember the great food and magnificent cakes too
Monday, April 25, 2011
A Proper British Tea
Now with the Royal Wedding at the end of the week people are actually going to be craving British foods. What better than a British tea? In all honesty a high tea is the way to go for any Spring event. I;ts classic,and elegant yet, surprisingly filling. it;s also th eless headache way to go for anyone planning a party.
Any one can plan a British tea party. It 's much easier to navigate around than say an outdoor barbecue or typical celebration party. For one thing you don't have to make sure the food is hot because it's all finger sandwiches and cakes . Another plus is that it's not messy so you can nix the bibs and wet wipes. A tea is even better than a Sunday brunch, You don't have to scoot from kitchen to table , worrying about the frittatas or stratas. The bonus in planning a tea party with the girls? Only tea is served , not boozy fruity drinks that could lead to heavens knows what.
A tea is easy to assemble. There's are usually watercress and cucumber filled sandwiches. If these; aren't to your liking you can make a very easy egg salad along with chicken and ham salads. These are a snap to whip up because you can use devilled chicken and ham with some mayonnaise . Sprinkle in tarragon for the chicken and celery seeds for the ham and voila, an instant sandwich filler. As for the sweets, you can easily order petit fours and macaroons from your local bakery as well as scones . Some specialty stores do sell those tea must haves clotted cream and cream. However you can also sub in the sweet Irish butter most supermarkets do sell. Have a variety of teas on hand to vary it, although both Earl Grey and Lady Grey teas fit high tea - to well - a tee.
You don't have to be British to throw a delicious tea party. It's easy to create for any gathering and just as fun as a barbecue or a picnic. Best of all it's s less stress than these others to plan just as fun and just as tasty.
Any one can plan a British tea party. It 's much easier to navigate around than say an outdoor barbecue or typical celebration party. For one thing you don't have to make sure the food is hot because it's all finger sandwiches and cakes . Another plus is that it's not messy so you can nix the bibs and wet wipes. A tea is even better than a Sunday brunch, You don't have to scoot from kitchen to table , worrying about the frittatas or stratas. The bonus in planning a tea party with the girls? Only tea is served , not boozy fruity drinks that could lead to heavens knows what.
A tea is easy to assemble. There's are usually watercress and cucumber filled sandwiches. If these; aren't to your liking you can make a very easy egg salad along with chicken and ham salads. These are a snap to whip up because you can use devilled chicken and ham with some mayonnaise . Sprinkle in tarragon for the chicken and celery seeds for the ham and voila, an instant sandwich filler. As for the sweets, you can easily order petit fours and macaroons from your local bakery as well as scones . Some specialty stores do sell those tea must haves clotted cream and cream. However you can also sub in the sweet Irish butter most supermarkets do sell. Have a variety of teas on hand to vary it, although both Earl Grey and Lady Grey teas fit high tea - to well - a tee.
You don't have to be British to throw a delicious tea party. It's easy to create for any gathering and just as fun as a barbecue or a picnic. Best of all it's s less stress than these others to plan just as fun and just as tasty.
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