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English introduction of British food culture

1066, William, Duke of Normandy, France, succeeded to the British throne.

(A.D. 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, France, succeeded to the British throne. )

It brought splendid French and Italian food culture and laid the foundation for traditional British cuisine.

It brought splendid French and Italian food culture and laid the foundation of traditional British cuisine. )

However, limited by geographical and natural conditions, Britain's agriculture is not very developed, and food is imported every year.

However, due to geographical and natural conditions, Britain's agriculture is not very developed and it imports food every year. )

Moreover, the British are not as particular about food as the French, so the food in Britain is relatively simple.

Besides, English people don't like French people, so English food is relatively simple. )

The British also laugh at themselves for not being good at cooking.

English people often laugh at themselves for not being good at cooking. )

But English breakfast is richer, and English afternoon tea is especially rich and exquisite.

But English breakfast is rich, and English afternoon tea is especially rich and exquisite. )

Christmas dinner is very important in Britain. It usually lasts eight to nine hours, and every class plays the trumpet.

(Britain attaches great importance to Christmas dinner, which usually lasts 8-9 hours, and every dish should be advertised. )

At first, the British were very particular about roast peacock, but later they changed to roast goose.

At first, the British were very particular about roast peacock, but later they changed to roast goose. )

It was not eaten until after16th century, and it has continued to this day.

I didn't eat roast turkey until after the16th century, and it continues to this day. )

English food is relatively simple, but English food has a rich breakfast, which is called "rich breakfast".

(English food is relatively simple, but English food is rich in breakfast and is called "big breakfast". )

Extended data

English breakfast is very rich, generally including eggs, porridge, bacon, ham, sausage, butter, jam, bread, milk, juice, coffee and so on. Widely welcomed by western countries.

English breakfast starts with orange juice and cornflakes, with milk and sugar on top. Then the main course, usually bacon, sausage, fried eggs with fried mushrooms or tomatoes (fried tomatoes are delicious). And toast, of course. Finally, coffee or black tea, and traditional English milk tea. This is an English breakfast.

Representative dishes of English cuisine: fried eggs, stewed mutton with potatoes, roasted goose with chestnuts, oxtail thick soup and so on.