Brit cuisine
The Great British Breakfast
The fry up is one of very few pieces of English cuisine which has universal kudos in France. Whether you are a truck driver or a nuclear physicist it is agreed that it is something which we do well… like le fish and chip.
There are more and less classy versions. Some greasy spoons will serve tinned tomatoes. Some serve vine sweetened gently peppered mouth watering masterpieces. Whichever end of the fry up class divide you go there is always enough salt, fat and sugar (baked beans) to make an English Breakfast a naughty but delicious occasional treat.
In central Oxford the most proper greasy spoon cafe is in the Covered Market. Although it has been there for decades it does not yet have a website, but here are the directions to Brown’s Cafe.
And exploration of British cuisine in Oxford
Pub Grub
Like cricket, the scotch egg does not exist in France. I made the introduction today and it went down very well.
The King’s Arms does my favourite ever scotch egg. I’m pretty sure they are made fresh every day. They are so good. The egg is a little bit soft and the breadcrumbs so cruchy.
My group today commented that it is not possible to get decent fish and chips in France. Is it fair to say it is our national dish? The Kings Arms has amazing chips. We passed muster. It’s good to see the French admit that they simply cant do it like a Brit and enjoy it. I nearly mentioned a cuppa too.