Bubble and squeak is a British dish made from cooked potatoes and cabbage, mixed together and fried. The food writer Howard Hillman classes it as one of the “great peasant dishes of the world”. The dish has been known since at least the 18th century, and in its early versions it contained cooked beef; by the mid-20th century the two vegetables had become the principal ingredients.
I was taught that a large breakfast in England was called a Full Monty…. from General Montgomery always having a large breakfast. I know it has a new meaning now because of a popular movie years back, but I think I’m correct on its origin.
Having not grown up with the tradition, a full English breakfast always seemed excessive to me. The only times I’ve had an opportunity for one was in a hotel or a B&B. The hotels had a menu with alternatives but in a B&B I would ask for something simpler, like toast, juice, & black coffee, please. I was always pleasantly accommodated.
Toast rack ~ one of the many new surprises for me upon my first arrival in the Queen’s land.
Many moons ago, when I was about seven, my elementary school served hot lunch consisting of a hot dog (sausage?), sauerkraut, and instant mashed potatoes (ick!). The only way I could stomach any of it was to mix the kraut, which I hated, and the potatoes, which I also hated, together and then cut up the hot dog and use it as a makeshift scoop. Precursor to my love of bubble and squeak.
I just made bubble and squeak. It’s so freakin’ good! Make sure you have enough oil in the pan and make sure the oil is hot enough. It’s not cooking you can leave unattended while it browns or it will burn really quickly. Also, I used garlic powder, salt and black pepper. SO good!
Bacon, eggs, sausages, and toast sound good, but I could do without the mushrooms. (Yeah, I don’t like mushrooms, you got a problem with that?!) I’ve never had bubble and squeak, so I can’t say whether or not it’s good.
Yakety Sax about 1 month ago
Bubble and squeak is a British dish made from cooked potatoes and cabbage, mixed together and fried. The food writer Howard Hillman classes it as one of the “great peasant dishes of the world”. The dish has been known since at least the 18th century, and in its early versions it contained cooked beef; by the mid-20th century the two vegetables had become the principal ingredients.
seanfear about 1 month ago
at least one guess from the menu was correct …. good luck with the others next time, Andy. If any next time is coming that is.
ronaldspence about 1 month ago
Avocado Toast, sam’s avocado and heavy on the toast!
snsurone76 about 1 month ago
What is “bubble and squeak”?
Imagine about 1 month ago
Is it any wonder Andy prefers his beer?
enigmamz about 1 month ago
Cajun toast!!!
kbyrdleroy123 about 1 month ago
You want a full breakfast, go to one of your English restaurants.
BenGMan about 1 month ago
Lazy woman.
C about 1 month ago
Double, double, toil and trouble
Egrayjames about 1 month ago
I was taught that a large breakfast in England was called a Full Monty…. from General Montgomery always having a large breakfast. I know it has a new meaning now because of a popular movie years back, but I think I’m correct on its origin.
Gameguy49 Premium Member about 1 month ago
Not just “toast” but hard, cold toast that has been dried out on the toast rack. I found that inedible when I was there.
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 1 month ago
She’s as good a cook as you are a provider, Andy. It all evens out at times.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 1 month ago
“No Donuts. No Vote”. ~ Garfield
scote1379 Premium Member about 1 month ago
What no fried Tomatoes ?
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member about 1 month ago
Having not grown up with the tradition, a full English breakfast always seemed excessive to me. The only times I’ve had an opportunity for one was in a hotel or a B&B. The hotels had a menu with alternatives but in a B&B I would ask for something simpler, like toast, juice, & black coffee, please. I was always pleasantly accommodated.
Toast rack ~ one of the many new surprises for me upon my first arrival in the Queen’s land.
Ron Dunn Premium Member about 1 month ago
Bubble and squeak: the makings of a fart.
ladykat about 1 month ago
I need some cabbage so I can make a bit of bubble and squeak.
mrsfes about 1 month ago
Many moons ago, when I was about seven, my elementary school served hot lunch consisting of a hot dog (sausage?), sauerkraut, and instant mashed potatoes (ick!). The only way I could stomach any of it was to mix the kraut, which I hated, and the potatoes, which I also hated, together and then cut up the hot dog and use it as a makeshift scoop. Precursor to my love of bubble and squeak.
CorkLock about 1 month ago
Guess Andy gets as “good” as he “gives.”
rshive about 1 month ago
But it’s well done. Overdone, in fact.
lemonbaskt about 1 month ago
wheres the blood pudding and beans ?
MuddyUSA about 1 month ago
Andy is lucky there is money for bread!
the lost wizard about 1 month ago
Burnt offering. :)
Angry Indeed about 1 month ago
When my wife burns the meal and the smoke alarm goes off, we know dinner is ready. She gets distracted with the TV while cooking. What’s Flo’s excuse?
LONNYMARQUEZ about 1 month ago
even if she cooked all of that it would have been burnt
kathleenhicks62 about 1 month ago
We do toast none of that other"stuff" for me especially sausage.
Number Three about 1 month ago
Mmmm. I fancy a fry up from my favourite cafe now.
xxx
apb1952 Premium Member about 1 month ago
I just made bubble and squeak. It’s so freakin’ good! Make sure you have enough oil in the pan and make sure the oil is hot enough. It’s not cooking you can leave unattended while it browns or it will burn really quickly. Also, I used garlic powder, salt and black pepper. SO good!
tad1 about 1 month ago
Bacon, eggs, sausages, and toast sound good, but I could do without the mushrooms. (Yeah, I don’t like mushrooms, you got a problem with that?!) I’ve never had bubble and squeak, so I can’t say whether or not it’s good.
eddi-TBH about 1 month ago
Andy, you should know better by now.
anncorr339 about 1 month ago
Ate bubble and squeak it is better known as leftovers here
Guy Steele Premium Member about 1 month ago
What, no Spam?
M209T Premium Member about 1 month ago
What I wouldn’t give to have a full English breakfast, in England of course, one more time. A true delight.