The British diet was formed under the influence of the diet of the Celts, Romans, Vikings and Normans, i.e. the peoples who inhabited the area of today's England. We should not forget that Britain is a country with a lot of colonies, and certain countries in Africa and India have influenced their diet. Turkey, beans, potatoes arrived from America, spices, rice from India, while tea and cabbage came from China. In England, fruit is quite expensive, as are eggs and certain dairy products, because they are not produced themselves but imported.
Tea drinking culture has existen in England from the 12th century, when tea was first imported from the East and quickly became an everyday part of British life. Tea is drunk with breakfast and in the afternoon and is now one of the most popular beverages in Great Britain. Some of the best places to enjoy the English tea drinking ceremony is in London hotels. The price for a cup of tea with the famous biscuits is around £30. Even though that might sound expensive, tea always includes tasty pastry, croissants and sandwich.
Bacon and cabbage is a great winter dish you will truly enjoy preparing and eating at home. Melt the butter in a large pot. Add bacon, fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the cabbage and mix. Add the wine and spices. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, until the cabbage softens. Add the fennel seeds, parsley and cream and serve.
