Tag: United Kingdom

British Cagoules

In the United Kingdom rain is inevitability.   For this reason people there own a fold-up raincoat known as a cagoule. They bring the cagoules with them everywhere …to the beach, to the market and to the pub. That is because you never know when it is going to really pour.   Cagoule is spelled many ways including cagoul, kagoule or kagool. Ironically this popular and […]

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 […]