Tag: England

The English Fry Up

In the United Kingdom (and also Australia and New Zealand) the English Fry Up is slang for a full breakfast. This refers to a dish of at least three eggs that is also served with a variety of sided dishes.  It is also usually served with coffee or tea.   The phrase is often used in bed and breakfasts and in hotels and restaurants to […]

Ice Cream Vans

The Brits are fond of their ice cream vans. These are basically the same types of ice cream trucks that are found here in North America. Only in England they are called vans.   There are two types of ice cream vans in the United Kingdom. The hard van is only equipped with a freezer sells ice cream that must be scooped from a van. […]