English breakfasts-what is appealing about them.

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Not judging! I do like them occasionally myself (especially if eating out, almost got one the other day but I'm vegan so slightly different) just pondering what exactly it is that makes so many people love them so much?
They even have their own subreddit. Is it the mixture of carbs/protein/sloppy things (beans/tomatoes)?
Is it (as a friend of mine says!) That they're the only thing that 'cures' a hangover?
Tradition?
Just curious. I can see the appeal with some other commonly eaten meals but can't put my finger on this one ?

I like the thought of it. Unfortunately I don’t like any of the components. But I like that guy on insta off the apprentice who sits down to his full English and says "a bosh" and starts his day in an East end caff.
Seems like a great way to start the day ! I prefer a Turkish breakfast, if I fancy a morning indulgence.

Aww diddums

It’s just that nostalgic taste that hits all the right spots. Something filling, something hearty, added veg (if you have mushrooms, tomatoes and beans) an all rounder of food…. I’d love to know who invented it… they are top tier alongside the creators of garlic bread 🤩

For me, there are a few reasons I love a full English.

1. I don't have them very often, so they're a proper treat
2. The variety and having a little bit of everything plus the combination of textures and flavours. I completely agree with PPs that say roast dinners are the same in that way compared to other dishes where every mouthful is the same (pasta dishes, curry etc)
3. Nostalgia and tradition. My dad used to treat us to a proper full English breakfast in a greasy spoon cafe the Saturday after payday. So it's associated with happy memories for me.

To someone who doesn't like meat, this isn't valid. Like me telling someone how great wine is, when they don't like wine.

I don't drink wine, and yet I can absolutely understand that to people who do some wine is better than others, with all sorts of subtleties. And that many people do genuinely enjoy wine. Me not being that partial to grape juice does not make their experience of wine invalid. It just means that grape juice is a poor substitute for the wine that I don't drink.

I'm sure some meat is better than other types too. But to me meat is utterly gross. I understand that for others it isn't. It is more the components of a full english, that I was interested in opinions on, which I have had! Thank you everyone 🙂

If you don’t get it there’s really no point trying to explain. Enjoy your overnight oats.

I don't eat meat but I still think the vegan alternatives are disgusting.

Fried potato is key to a good greasy but non-meat breakfast.

Hash browns or potato gems, fried mushrooms, grilled tomato, maybe avo smash and/or beans if you like them. I'd have eggs on top, but tofu scramble would work if you don't.

i would take overnight oats, with a dollop of greek yoghurt a mound of raspberries and berries, and a drizzle of honey

over a fry up

any day

Well, it tastes delicious, and it fills you up for hours.

I don't do fried bread, just toasted.
It's an energy bomb. I eat them once in a while when I know I will be running around all day with no time for lunch. Genuinely takea me all the way to dinner.
Carbs, fat, protein is simple filling combo

l don’t see the point of an English breakfast without meat, maybe that’s why you don’t get it OP? Most of the plate would have to be fake meat. I have been veggie for +/- 30 years btw, not having a go at non-meat eaters! There are a few meals that I just can’t be arsed with anymore because the meat is the main feature, like roasts.

Exactly, I have one maybe 5 times a year and absolutely love it, it's heaven when it's done the way you like.

I know someone who has one 3 times a week and it shows. He is thin everywhere except for a massive hard belly, as hard as a full term pregnancy. Cholesterol through the roof
Everything in moderation.. god I want one now.

That's too much food for me in the morning. Happy with a bowl of porridge

I love meat but I don't mind the vegan cooked breakfast at our local cafe at all.

Potato cake/bread/farls (depending on your accent), beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, avocado, veggie sausage and big dollop of HP. It's delicious and not quite as salty as a traditional breakfast.

My breakfast this morning has been avocado, diced tomato, a slice of emmental and a poached egg. It hit that fat plus protein spot that I need at breakfast time - a bowl of porridge would leave me ravenous by 10.30, a poached egg and rasher would see me through till mid afternoon.

Today's wasn't a full Irish, but very sustaining before I set out into the weather.

DH is Scottish, so I tend to call them all day breakfasts. That's the first thing I like about them - you can eat one at any time of the day when hunger strikes. I wouldn't eat one when I first woke up as I wouldn't have worked up a hunger. I think they work well as a brunch (in the original sense of the word: in between breakfast & lunch) as they keep you going until your evening meal.
Second thing I like is that they are not heavily wheat & milk dependant as many other breakfasts are & I have wheat & dairy intolerances.
Thirdly, you can usually tweak the ingredients to suit your palate: I love grilled tomatoes, fried mushrooms, and bubble & squeak. You can choose how you have your eggs: fried, poached or scrambled mostly. My preference is for 2 poached eggs, so you can dip the other ingredients into the yolks. I have a great recipe for baked beans which elevates them from processed food. I do like the meat ingredients too, but one of each is plenty for me and makes it a more balanced plate of protein, carbs, fat & fibre. I probably average 2 a month. Just yum.

I've never eaten an overnight oat nor would I. Not even fully sure what that consists of but I don't have a sweet tooth at all.

That does sound good! I personally do enjoy faux meats though, not all of them but thankfully there are some more than decent ones now. I understand they're not to everyone's taste and tend to spark controversy sometimes.

Roasts can be tricky if it isn't a season for lots of faux meat roast type things in shops.

But for roasts, I personally dislike all of the components, meat and non-meat!I don't like soggy cabbage or roast potatoes etc

Good point on the 'energy bomb'! Good for on holiday I suppose if you want to enjoy the day without having to think about food although I'd probably need a nap after so much grub

The choosing your own element is a good one yes!
I'm intrigued by your bean recipe. I have made them myself before, more so to see if I could and intrigue. But it obviously wasn't all that as I never bothered again!

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I'm mainly intrigued as to how you manage to eat "usually low carb" as a vegan. I'm a vegetarian and I struggle on a low carb diet and can eat real cheese, dairy and eggs. The vegans I know eat loads of carbs. What's a typical meal for you?

i knew i recalled your name!!

You’re the OP that did the “I’m a stripper” AMA!!!!