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 28 days 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 28 days 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 28 days ago
Avocado Toast, sam’s avocado and heavy on the toast!
snsurone76 28 days ago
What is “bubble and squeak”?
Imagine 28 days ago
Is it any wonder Andy prefers his beer?
enigmamz 28 days ago
Cajun toast!!!
kbyrdleroy123 28 days ago
You want a full breakfast, go to one of your English restaurants.
BenGMan 28 days ago
Lazy woman.
C 28 days ago
Double, double, toil and trouble
Egrayjames 28 days 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 28 days 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 28 days ago
She’s as good a cook as you are a provider, Andy. It all evens out at times.
Count Olaf Premium Member 28 days ago
“No Donuts. No Vote”. ~ Garfield
scote1379 Premium Member 28 days ago
What no fried Tomatoes ?
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member 28 days 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 28 days ago
Bubble and squeak: the makings of a fart.
ladykat 28 days ago
I need some cabbage so I can make a bit of bubble and squeak.
mrsfes 28 days 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 28 days ago
Guess Andy gets as “good” as he “gives.”
rshive 28 days ago
But it’s well done. Overdone, in fact.
lemonbaskt 28 days ago
wheres the blood pudding and beans ?
MuddyUSA Premium Member 28 days ago
Andy is lucky there is money for bread!
the lost wizard 28 days ago
Burnt offering. :)
Angry Indeed 28 days 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 28 days ago
even if she cooked all of that it would have been burnt
kathleenhicks62 28 days ago
We do toast none of that other"stuff" for me especially sausage.
Number Three 28 days ago
Mmmm. I fancy a fry up from my favourite cafe now.
xxx
apb1952 Premium Member 28 days 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 28 days 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 27 days ago
Andy, you should know better by now.
anncorr339 27 days ago
Ate bubble and squeak it is better known as leftovers here
Guy Steele Premium Member 27 days ago
What, no Spam?
M209T Premium Member 27 days ago
What I wouldn’t give to have a full English breakfast, in England of course, one more time. A true delight.