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Eat Like The English
The Brits have a rather unsavory reputation when it comes to food. "I'm going out for some British food," is not a phrase you hear uttered with any frequency in America. But maybe, like most stereotypes, this one is based more in ignorance than truth.
Judging by the slideshow of 10 Must-Eat British Foods, that might just be the case. Showcasing both simple meals (like a bacon sandwich layered between pieces of white bread) and the more complex (you can't go wrong with roasted bone marrow) the list is a fairly complete guide to what to eat when visiting London.
Even if you can't hop the pond for the games, you can recreate some of these British classics at home. Today for lunch, we'll be making entry number five: "A Cheese Toastie." Like you might have guessed from the name, this is pretty much a grilled cheese sandwich—with some very important extras. This particular sammie, purchased from the Kappacasein stall in Borough Market, features oozy, melted Mongomery's cheddar with chopped leeks, onions and garlic, nestled between two slices of bread from Poilane, the world-renowned Parisian bakery. Oh, my.
See all ten Anglophile eats here:
10 Must-Eat British Foods During The Olympics from Serious Eats
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Katy K
I'm a writer/editor based out of Somerville, Massachusetts. In addition to blogging for Food 52, I also work as the community manager of MSN's Postbox Boston and as the editor of Milkshake.com. I'm obsessed with food, art and anything that combines the two. My favorite recipes are simple and fresh (like beet salad with arugula and goat cheese). When I'm not working or cooking, I can be found on my hands and knees in the backyard, trying to coax carrots out of the dirt.
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