Originally posted by sidss1: You have brought back a lot of very happy memories for me, Pipesmoker!!!! Thank you very much. Growing up in India, I used to have breakfast with my maternal Grandpa, who was a graduate of the RMA, Sandhurst, and though he was Indian, he really used to like thigs done in the proper British-Indian way. Which meant, having soft boiled eggs and Soldiers, with butter and Marmite every morning!!!!! Your post has inspired me, I got to cook some soft boiled eggs and toasted soldiers for my breakfast tomorrow. Thanks for posting.
You’re welcome!
Marmite for Eggs & Soldiers? Thanks for that idea! I hadn’t thought of that, even though I have some Marmite nearly every day.
I buy Marmite in 600g tubs (seen in the link above). Much easier to dip out without fouling the rim of the container.
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March 16, 2020, 01:02 PM
sidss1
Thank you, especially for the link to the Amazon link for Marmite!!! Thank you also to the various wonderful food related posts you post on the forum.
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March 17, 2020, 06:57 AM
Gibb
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Originally posted by tacfoley: V. odd.
In the US you say 'eggs AND soldiers'. Here in UK we just say 'egg soldiers'.
Like you say 'macaroni AND cheese' and we just say 'macaroni cheese'.
Guess it's because you are all that bit better off than we are, and can afford the extra words....
We had to something with all those extra letters we cut out!
I shall respect you until you open your mouth, from that point on, you must earn it yourself.
March 17, 2020, 08:21 AM
RichardC
What a great idea for leftover pizza!
Going to order the giant family size for us two next time out.
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March 17, 2020, 03:45 PM
ersatzknarf
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Originally posted by sidss1: You have brought back a lot of very happy memories for me, Pipesmoker!!!! Thank you very much. Growing up in India, I used to have breakfast with my maternal Grandpa, who was a graduate of the RMA, Sandhurst, and though he was Indian, he really used to like thigs done in the proper British-Indian way. Which meant, having soft boiled eggs and Soldiers, with butter and Marmite every morning!!!!! Your post has inspired me, I got to cook some soft boiled eggs and toasted soldiers for my breakfast tomorrow. Thanks for posting.
Ah, food-related memories.
Such a cool post, thank you for sharing this
April 06, 2020, 12:25 PM
pbslinger
I didn't realize we weren't civilized, but when I was a kid, we'd tear the bread into pieces and put the whole egg on top in a bowl.
April 06, 2020, 04:50 PM
tacfoley
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Originally posted by Gibb:
quote:
Originally posted by tacfoley: V. odd.
In the US you say 'eggs AND soldiers'. Here in UK we just say 'egg soldiers'.
Like you say 'macaroni AND cheese' and we just say 'macaroni cheese'.
Guess it's because you are all that bit better off than we are, and can afford the extra words....
We had to something with all those extra letters we cut out!
October 26, 2020, 09:19 AM
Pipe Smoker
quote:
Originally posted by sidss1: You have brought back a lot of very happy memories for me, Pipesmoker!!!! Thank you very much. Growing up in India, I used to have breakfast with my maternal Grandpa, who was a graduate of the RMA, Sandhurst, and though he was Indian, he really used to like thigs done in the proper British-Indian way. Which meant, having soft boiled eggs and Soldiers, with butter and Marmite every morning!!!!! Your post has inspired me, I got to cook some soft boiled eggs and toasted soldiers for my breakfast tomorrow. Thanks for posting.
I’ve often seen instances of Indian folks that observed British traditions even more closely than folks born and raised in the UK. Always brings a smile to my face.
I made eggs and soldiers again yesterday. Tasty!
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May 25, 2024, 09:01 AM
Pipe Smoker
Eggs and soldiers according to a Brit:
“Eggs and soldiers is a popular breakfast dish around the world – but one that, unfortunately, you've been eating all wrong. …… In the clip, he instructs viewers to hold the egg cup in their non-dominant hand 'to secure it', then to 'smash the top' with a teaspoon, 'place the teaspoon down, and then using the tip of a knife, cut into the top'. …”
I top my eggs with my “Egg Clack”. See photos at the top of first page. Much neater than whacking with a spoon per the article.
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May 25, 2024, 09:21 AM
2BobTanner
OK, can someone please explain the whole “beans on toast” thing to me; I just don’t get it.
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May 25, 2024, 10:12 AM
Pipe Smoker
I like beans on toast, but I prefer S&W Chili beans rather than the traditional Heinz beans, which are too sweet for me. Taste preferences are entirely personal.
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May 25, 2024, 04:06 PM
OKCGene
^^^^ It's best to butter the toast. Good butter, not cheap crap butter.
And sprinkle just a little wee bit of cheese on top then put under the broiler for just a moment.
Heinz beans, from England, are in a mild tomato sauce, entirely different from what we are used to in America.
I just ordered a case of those Heinz beans from Amazon. We ain't got no fancy British grocery store way out here in flyover country. .
