““When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet,
“what’s the first thing you say to yourself?”
“What’s for breakfast?” said Pooh.”
(Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne)
“What’s for breakfast?” said Pooh.”
(Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne)
We all know that breakfast is allegedly the most important
meal of the day, but how many of us are guilty of either grabbing something on
the go, or skipping it altogether? It’s a different matter on holiday, when
after a lie in you can start your day with a veritable feast! Take the
opportunity to dine like a local, and tuck into different regional breakfasts
when you travel.
While some prefer to start their day with a lighter option,
for others you just can’t beat a fry up! The full English may be the best
known, but across the UK & Ireland a cooked breakfast will vary in its
ingredients. Of course, there are always other options available & local
specialities to start your day in a healthier way.
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| Thornhill Hotel, Teignmouth, Devon |
A traditional Full Irish breakfast or Ulster Fry will
usually feature both black & white pudding, which despite the misleading
name are definitely not a type of dessert! A slice or two of soda bread for
‘sopping up’ is very popular. Potatoes are a must, traditionally the leftovers
from the previous night’s dinner, made into a hash or bubble & squeak, or
even a potato farl.
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| Bridge View B&B, Kilkenny City, Co Kilkenny |
Scottish breakfasts are just not complete without lorne or
‘square sausage’ and a potato scone or two! Haggis & black pudding are
often found as well, although not to everyone’s taste. Fish is a popular
breakfast choice, with kippers or Arbroath Smokies (smoked haddock) sprinkled
with salt & pepper. For some, you just can’t beat a bowl of porridge – but
true Scottish porridge will always be served with salt, not sugar!
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| Trigony House Hotel, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway |
The Welsh breakfast is probably the closest to a full
English, but with a few key differences. Welsh cockles and
laverbread (a seaweed purée mixed with oatmeal and fried) are very popular, as
is smoked sea trout. The crucial thing about a Welsh breakfast is the use of
local ingredients, and often washed down with a cup of Welsh tea.
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| Llangoed Hall, Llyswen, Wye Valley, Powys |
As cooked breakfasts have grown in
popularity, you’ll often find they’re served throughout the day. So don’t worry
if your bed was just too comfortable to get out of in time, just grab one for
lunch (or even dinner) instead!
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