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Limited invasions because it’s an island - surrounded by water
Invaded by Julius Caesar (Romans) in 55BC and Normans (Vikings) in 1066
History
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Romans introduced artichokes asparagus carrots cucumber endive parsnip turnip pheasants
peacocks guinea fowl almonds dates olives olive oil wine cheese making
techniques
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Vikings introduced smoking and drying fish
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Internal influence from Celtics, Germans, & Normans
External influence from the many countries of the British Empire that stretched around the world
Simple and Hearty Food
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built huge empire covering one-quarter of the world - 1700s to 1900s
colonies included islands in the Caribbean, parts of North and South America, Africa, the Middle East, India, the Orient, Australia, and islands in the Pacific
British Empire
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fungus destroyed the potato crop in Ireland - 1840s
millions starved or emigrated to other countries
The Potato Blight in Ireland
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England, Scotland, & Wales Northern Ireland & Ireland more than 5,000 small islands
TopographyIslands of Great Britain
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Rolling hills and rocky terrain conducive to grazing sheep and cattle
Lots of lamb, beef, and dairy
Winter and root vegetables thrive in the cool climate
Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, rutabagas, carrots, parsnips, potatoes
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mild summers cool, damp winters
Despite northern latitude, ocean currents keep
temperatures mild
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Braising Roasting Boiling Frying
Cooking Methods
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Scotland, Wales, England, Northern Ireland, and Ireland comprise the British Isles
They contain varied topography - windswept land, rugged mountains, deep valleys, rolling plains, meadows, and lots of coastline
Regions
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Fish and chips - deep-fried fish and thickly cut French fries accompanied by malt vinegar
Steak and kidney pie - stew-like combination of kidneys and steak topped with a pastry crust
Bangers and mash - sausages and mashed potatoes
Shepherd’s pie - ground or minced beef with a topped with mashed potatoes
Well-known English dishes
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haggis - sheep’s offal mixed with oatmeal that is stuffed in a sheep’s stomach and boiled
Well-known dish from Scotland
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Welsh rarebit - a melted cheese dish served on toast
Well-known dish from Wales
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Irish stew - stew containing mutton or lamb cooked with potatoes and onions
Well-known dish from Ireland
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Seafood, lamb, mutton, beef, potatoes, and winter vegetables appear most frequently
Cuisine
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Limited use of herbs and spices Many vegetables simply boiled
and served with salt and pepper
Reputation as a Bland Cuisine
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Prepare both sweet and savory Puddings prepared in a deeper
dish
Well known varieties Steak and kidney pie Christmas pudding
Puddings and Pies
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Beer Ale Lager Stout Scottish
whiskey Irish whiskey Gin
Popular Alcoholic Beverages
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eggs breakfast meat (bacon,
sausage, and/or ham) toast & marmalade oatmeal or porridge fruit kippers
Customary Hearty Breakfasts Might Include
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