Rachel Laudan

The country house breakfast was at its height from the mid-nineteenth century to the Second World War, although its roots went back before that. In a house the saize of a small palace, a buffet was laid out: game (in season), fish, fresh breads, made dishes such as devilled kidneys, tea, and coffee. potted shrimp [...]

I always find lists from the non-food obsessed more interesting.  Here’s one of special interest to those in the Washington area from Mike Licht of Notions Capital that includes one of my favorites, Gherkins and Tomatoes.

Last time I was in Heathrow Airport, I killed time by ordering breakfast.  The so-called English breakfast was centered around a great sloppy helping of baked beans.  English-style Heinz baked beans, that is, less sweet, less firm, paler than the American version.  I’ve nothing against baked beans, indeed I rather like them, but not this [...]