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    Quote Originally Posted by Loy Toy View Post
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    Crikey, LT, you're a brave bloke, not even the police would go there in a battle wagon during the 80's.
    So I found out later mate.

    A mate and I had just driven up from Wales and he took the wrong turn and we got lost.

    My other mate, who we were supposed to meet was on the phone and when I told him what we were parked in front of he told us to get back in the car and lock the doors.

    Then we were surrounded by all these black people, then my mate arrived in his van and escorted us to this seedy looking restaurant which had the best brekkie one could hope for.

    Nothing extravagant, just delicious sausages, bacon, beans and eggs with fresh bread and a superb cup of tea.

    No idea of the name of the place but he did say there was a knocking shop at the rear.


    Sounds like the place although not only were girls on offer, so was a multitude of drugs, heroin and crack cocaine to name but two. Yardie gangs ran the turf in the early 2000's until the cafe was closed down in 2005 and later demolished.


    Back to the OP, i never have breakfast but am partial to the odd cup of tea in the mornings.

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    What I do miss are those cold winter mornings when mum would make hot porridge with a dash of milk and honey.

    A big bowl of that and you could rule the world.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Lick
    Sounds like the place although not only were girls on offer, so was a multitude of drugs, heroin and crack cocaine to name but two. Yardie gangs ran the turf in the early 2000's until the cafe was closed down in 2005 and later demolished.
    A rough part of the UK is old St Pauls (so I am told) and my mate had a bullet hole through his van windscreen. I asked him about it and he said it was nothing and his boys would fix it later.

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    Quote Originally Posted by welshtaffia
    1 bowl of muesli ₤ 6.95 .them prices you can stick it up your ass
    Might just be possible with the aid of a pastry bag, a metre of siphon tube and a mirror.


    I don't think a full Engish/Irish/Australian works without baked beans poured over the top.

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    ^ Harsh, but fair

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    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    Looks like it might send you running to the toilet shortly after eating it only to feel a bit constipated when you got there.

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    I had a request from a mate for kippers and I found it in Pattaya.

    I didn't try it myself but he loved it.


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    ^ nice, not for brekkie though

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    I also had a request for Jellied Eels but lucked out on that one.

    This is a list of 10 of the most crazy things that people order for breakfast.

    1. Head Cheese



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    This European-originated cold cut isn’t a cheese at all. LIARS! It’s a terrine, or a pate-like substance, made from the head of a calf or pig. And when I say, “made from the head of” I mean they took the flesh, brain, eyes and ears (but parts may vary) and put ‘em together, all willy-nilly. Thanks, Europe. You’re gross.

    2. The Bacon Cupcake


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    One of many incarnations, this bacon peanut butter chocolate cupcake is part of a recent trend to…wait for it…merge meat and sweet into something that makes me want to vomit. This trend is on fire, with places like the Bleeding Heart bakery or The Meatloaf Bakery (both in Chicago…Chicago is for meat lovers!) offering meat-infused cupcakes to their repertoire.

    3. Jellied Eels



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    The name really says it all. This traditional English dish originated in the 18th century, capitalizing on the eel- a nutritious, readily available sea-vermin. Though this dish decreased in popularity (oh my, I wonder why!), it still is eaten in many traditional fine-dining establishments.

    4. Black Pudding



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    Also known as blood pudding or blood sausage, this is a type of sausage that is made with boiled then congealed blood and some type of meat-filler. The dish exists in many cultures, though I cannot imagine why- it’s “blackened” look is hardly appetizing.

    5. P’tcha



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    P’tcha, or as I lovingly call, “foot jelly of the calf variety, is a traditional Eastern European Jewish dish of jellied calves foot. It’s served on the Sabbath with chopped eggs and a side of WTF. Jewish immigrants in the states still make and eat it, and it’s supposedly a delicacy, but that term, in my opinion, is used very, very loosely.

    6. Horse Sashimi



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    Oh, Tokyo. You never fail to amuse, bemuse and repulse. Their horse sashimi is no exception: it’s a thicker Carpaccio, dipped in soy sauce and served at many restaurants around this Japanese city. Ever wanted to taste Mr. Ed? Now you can, with a side of ginger and shame.

    7. Whale Blubber



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    The Inuits or Eskimos of northern regions can’t get enough of it, and it is still eaten in colder regions of the world. Whale blubber, or Muktuk, is a meal of frozen whale skin and blubber made from the Bowhead, beluga or narwhal whale. It’s usually eaten raw, but if you prefer your whale blubber cooked, it can be diced, breaded, deep-fried or boiled! I think I’ll stick to calamari.

    8. Rocky Mountain Oysters



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    Speaking of Calamari, how about some BULL TESTICLES. Yep- this traditional appetizer is popular in the west and in Canada. Basically, take a bull testicle, peel it, coat it in flour, salt it, bread it, deep fry it, cocktail-sauce it and eat it. Yeah, sounds pretty American to me. People like this dish because of its novelty, but also because who doesn’t love a good appetizer?

    9. Cock’s Combs



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    Cock’s Comb is hip right now in the world of gastronomy. And I get it- a gelatinous taste with a “hint of frog leg?” Yikes. Traditionally, cock’s comb is used in Italy in a 200-year old dish called La Finanziera, which uses other assorted cock parts, as well! Still, the cock’s comb bows to no one! Nowadays, it’s flying solo (get it?!), being stewed, fried and chopped all over the world.

    10. Cat Siopao



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    Cat Siopao, or steamed cat buns, are part of a popular tradition of eating cat meat. Cats are cheap, readily available and adorable, so why not? Cats have been eaten in Asia, South America and Europe (I’m looking at you, rural Swiss!), but the fact still remains: I’d rather pet one than eat one.







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    Best brekkie after a heavy session has to be a liquid one.
    Enter the Bloody Mary with lashings of Worchester sauce.



    Oh. Black pudding is the main ingredient if you want a breakfast for champions. Love the stuff.
    I hit bingo when a few of us order the full monty 'cos everyone scrapes their black pudding on my plate.
    Black diamonds? I shit 'em.

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    ^^ Enough to put one off ones lunch

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Lick
    Enough to put one off ones lunch
    Just the thought of Jellied Eels makes me want to puke, and for breakfast?

    Has anyone here tried that dish?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Loy Toy View Post
    1. Head Cheese



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    This European-originated cold cut isn’t a cheese at all. LIARS! It’s a terrine, or a pate-like substance, made from the head of a calf or pig. And when I say, “made from the head of” I mean they took the flesh, brain, eyes and ears (but parts may vary) and put ‘em together, all willy-nilly. Thanks, Europe. You’re gross.
    I never knew that's what is in it, but have eaten it lots of times in France.
    Still would it's nice. More of a starter at lunchtime though than a breakfast.

    And the bulls testicles..? You haven't had Tapas unless you've had a side dish of Criadillas.
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    Loytoy, great writeup! I love hoofdkaas by the way.

    Best breakfasts I've had;

    Broadmore hotel in Colorado Springs USA
    Brennan's in New Orleans USA
    Amstel hotel Amsterdam, the Netherlands
    Wittamer in Brussels Belgium
    Dim Sum at the Peace hotel in Shanghai
    Raffles in Singapore

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    Quote Originally Posted by Loy Toy
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    Also known as blood pudding or blood sausage, this is a type of sausage that is made with boiled then congealed blood and some type of meat-filler. The dish exists in many cultures, though I cannot imagine why- it’s “blackened” look is hardly appetizing.
    My wife ordered them in Bavaria. The waitress was quite surprised and said "I thought only Germans eat them".

    About the Head Cheese: I don't think the brain is used. I will try to find out.

    Edit: Confirmed, no brain but everything else from the head.
    Last edited by Takeovers; 20-06-2011 at 12:02 PM.

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    ^ I'm sure black pudding tastes OK but honestly I have never tried it. Something about congealed pigs blood that turns me off.

    Well I'v started off my day with my favourite big cup of coffee.I normally eat around 9.30am.

    The coffee I prefer here is Moccona red label instant as I am too lazy to set up our expresso machine.

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    That Head Cheese looks and sounds like brawn. Yuck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by patsycat
    That Head Cheese looks and sounds like brawn. Yuck.
    I'm sure it would go down well with a shot of Vodka Patsy.

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    Hard to beat Loy Toy's post.
    You must have been collecting those pics for a while.

    Best breakfast I have ever had, (no contest) The breakfast buffet at the Bellagio in Vegas.
    Raspberries flown in daily from France,
    Ceviche flown in from Peru,
    Pastries thrown in the garbage after being out on the shelf for more than 20 minutes.

    Of course last time was 7 years ago now. Maybe they've gone downhill since the crash.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fiddler
    Hard to beat Loy Toy's post.
    You must have been collecting those pics for a while.
    Easy mate.......google is your friend.

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    Not too much of a fan for the local flavorings here in Macau, so I always head to the Four Seasons for the breakfast buffet. A bit pricey at 320 MOP (~42 usd) / Person, but its worth it to get a little touch of home here in Macau, otherwise I have to head to HK to get any sort of decent western breakfast.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fiddler
    Raspberries flown in daily from France,
    Yes, they'll be fresher than local ones. Idiots (especially those who paid for them).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog
    At least get rid of that poxy rice and bung a couple of bangers on there, for crying out loud!
    Fair enough. Add some avocado and a carne asada steak.



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    This is the breakfast I have most mornings when I am working in Malaysia.

    Curry chicken with Rhoti Canai and a cup of hot Teh Taree. Absolutely delicious.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Loy Toy
    They also told me there was a knocking shop out the back but the snags in the restaurant were just fine.
    Prefer a little sausage do you?

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