《中西文化概况》chapter7-1 British Food Culture.ppt

A Knife, fork and spoons are all part of what? A. a cutlery set. B. a plate set. C. a train set. C What should you avoid to talk about during dinner conversation with other guests? A. Books B. The weather. C. Politics. * * * British cuisine has specific set of cooking traditions and practices It has been described as dishes made with high-quality local ingredients and matched with simple sauces to accentuate flavor However, British cuisine has absorbed the cultural influence of those that have settled in Britain, producing hybrid dishes Britain has always been a rich and fertile land, supporting diverse agriculture even before the Roman invasion Cattle, sheep and pigs were supplemented by a wide variety of game Many of the basic vegetables and herbs were introduced to Britain by the ancient Romans such as onions, celery, turnips and peas Early cooking techniques included stewing with herbs, which has persevered as the principle cooking method of ordinary people to this century, or roasting meat over a fire for more celebratory occasions Daily Meals In some European countries it is normal to have a long break in the middle of the day when all members of the family return to their houses to eat together This is not very common in Britain because normally it is a long way from the place of work or school to the home Consequently the British people tend to have a big breakfast before they go to work and the meal at midday is not spent with the members of the family but with workmates or schoolmates Breakfast What is the traditional full English breakfast ? Why is it commonly called a “fry-up”? When an English breakfast is ordered to contain everything available it is often referred to as a Full English breakfasts Full English breakfasts are usually consumed in the home on non-working days, when there is enough time to prepare them, or at a hotel or café Cereals are also very popular The most common is cornflakes They are made with different grains such as corn