A survey was published in the UK last week rating the country’s favourite indigenous foods – healthy, nutritious, organic and green didn’t get a look in.

According to 6,367 adults polled by political opinion specialists YouGov – taking a break from the cocaine fuelled Conservative Party leadership race – England’s favourite dish is the savoury batter, Yorkshire Pudding, usually served as part of a traditional Sunday lunch but for many, rated as a full meal.  Rounding out the top five – all of which were liked by 80% plus of respondents were:

2)  Sunday Roast with all the trimmings,

3)  Fish & Chips,

4)  Full English Breakfast (fried egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms and toast),

5)  Bacon Sandwich.

70% of respondents voted for:

6)  Bangers (sausages) and Mash,

7)  Cottage Pie,

8)  Shepherd’s Pie,

with

9)  Cauliflower Cheese,

10) Cornish Pasty

making up the Top Ten.

I was disappointed to see Lancashire Hotpot and Black Pudding scorned – but I must admit the Full English Breakfast on the morning Virgin Rail Service from London to The Lakes is the only edible meal on the train all day.

KR