What You Eat for Breakfast
The word ‘breakfast’ came into the English language in the 15th century to describe the break from eating nothing (‘fasting’) overnight, although the concept of a morning meal is as old as time itself.
We are repeatedly told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is also important in understanding what background, social class and aspirations a person has and how they are setting themselves up for the day.
Let’s tuck in…
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
We shall cover the victuals first. Although social class is not quite as clear cut as lower, middle and upper anymore (each now with their own sub sections) a person’s breakfast can easily be divided into one of those categories.
If you opt for a bowl of cereal, you’re at the lower socio-economic end of the breakfast spectrum. They are not so grr-r-reat for any social kudos you wish to maintain. In the words of the great Hyacinth Bucket: ‘This is not a Cornflake establishment.’
Sadly, Hyacinth’s own breakfast of choice was off-message – half a grapefruit in a footed glass bowl. Just thank heavens there wasn’t a glacé cherry on top, too.
The middle classes today are obsessed with health foods to start their days. Protein this, good fats that. All rather boring and faddy for the uppers to worry about.
They’ve survived this far without chia seeds, thank you, and will somehow manage to carry on the lineage in their absence.
The top of middle class health foods in vogue at the moment is the avocado (which you must call, correctly, an avocado pear if you wish to remain smart). Only eat this for breakfast upon total desperation. You are not Mexican.
Scrambled eggs and bacon are reportedly enjoyed each morning by The Queen, and are also a staple in country houses for guests.
But the smartest of breakfasts is, without any question, Kedgeree.
If you are eating something called ‘The Full English’ then you must be at an airport pub.
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