A Proper English Breakfast
I always think of the English as being far more civilized and genteel than we Yanks — especially when it comes to matters of culinary indulgence. Maybe it’s the accent that makes me draw that conclusion. More likely, it’s the way my brother-in-law, Jens, looks on in horror when the rest of us attack the Christmas lechon with our bare hands. But, it was Jens himself who drew our attention to a meaty challenge from the other side of the pond — and this one is anything but proper.
The Big Breakfast from Mario’s Cafe in Warren Street, is a 5,000-calorie gut buster featuring 10 eggs, 10 pieces of bacon, 10 sausages, 10 slices of toast, 5 black puddings, tomatoes, beans and mushrooms. This breakfast of champions will set you back just that will set you back just £10 (~$15) — or nothing at all if you manage to clean your plate in 20 minutes with no drink to wash it down. The challenge has been around for a few years now, but just recently, a few of Jens’ buddies decided to loosen their belts and dig in.
We’ve concealed their identities in case these chaps don’t want to leave their meat hanging out for all the world to see. But we just had to recognize these three brave souls — and their stomachs — for stepping up to the plate. Or actually, the tray, since no mere plate could hold that amount of meat.
And from the looks of it, there aren’t too many mere mortals who can handle it either. Though big props to the gent on the left. Looks like you’re up by 10 pounds – perhaps in more ways than one.
