The Poppodom Cafe Family blog

When it comes to eating British food there is for most part, a 'history' behind it. 'Oh, you are having Shepherd's Pie' 'Yes it reminds me of having Shepherd's Pie with chips at school'. It is like British desserts. I would not have chosen a crumble and custard, Bread and Butter pudding or semolina and rice pudding if it were not for 'school dinners'. The question is always, Why? If it is fish and chips, it is mushy peas or another sides. It must be the island effect and the weather.

Chicken stew lasagna

I wanted to get the beef from the shop with the name of a country but only a few packets were left and the Best before date was in 2 days so I got the chicken fillets and made lasagna for lunch. Lasagna is probably part of British cuisine for where ever I go, lasagna is on the menu. I can see why. Happy eating all!

Big Bus Company sightseeing tours around London

(c) nature thoughts nw I haven't done a Google review of the Big Bus Company because I haven't been on any of their sightseeing tours yet! If I had to take a group around London's main attractions, I would now include this bus tour as I see them often on the busy London roads!

Pain aux raisins at Pret A Manger and Godfrey the Gingerbread Man, South of the River Thames

(c) nature thoughts nw Pret A Manger, Mitcham Road, South West London Pain aux raisin with tea is a combination I have, for years, found the perfect mid morning break. Prets does it very well and the tea has its own characteristics, like many places, so with one place, it's their chocolate muffin and tea or at another place it's their sourdough bread with tea. Everything with tea... Now it's Godfrey the Gingerbread Man as a complimentary gift because its head was broken. Lol. (Which by the way is very nicely done. Thumbs up to Godfrey!)

Dinner: Mince pie with potatoes and cheese

If it is not a pie it is chips. Or an all-day breakfast. If anyone eats baked beans with their breakfast and they are anywhere but in the UK, something is a-brewing. Mince meat with anything but it must be a British dish as there is Cottage Pie and Shepherd's Pie and unless it is in the suburbs of the North, the question is, Why? Happy eating!

Chips on its own

I tried just getting chips many a time from the chippy but I would always end up getting fish with it. I know many go to the chippy and get just chips because it is filling on its own but surely you cannot just go to the chippy and not get fish? You would not think shop-bought chips would taste good all the time but these chips are from the shop with the name of a country and it is their brand for just the right price. I do not have any fish in the fridge nor bacon although I have some eggs so it was chips for breakfast. NOoooo! Chips on its own is like a meal in itself but if you veer towards the healthier meals, then this is not for you. Happy chip-eating!

Bohemian Halloumi in Gluten Free bread at Tota Cafe/Restaurant South of the River Thames

(c) nature thoughts nw Tota Restaurant, South West London I haven't looked at conventional bread since! The gluten free version will convert the die-hard bread lovers everywhere. Lol. This bread is light and still tastes like bread without the stodgy and bloated feeling afterwards.

Read and relax at the Library, Wimbledon, London

(c) nature thoughts nw Wimbledon Library, South West London The renovations this library has gone through is amazing. From a quaint classic library to a modern hive of activities for the whole family. The cafe is brilliant. The cakes have that homemade quality about them that makes the likes of say, the banana cake truly delicious.

Wimbledon Library Cafe: Cake and Coffee

(c) nature thoughts nw Gosto Fino but first Coffee, Wimbledon Library, London This banana cake is fine tuned to perfection. A nice, subtle taste of bananas and the cake is light, not heavy or too moist. With coffee yes but I like tea for a refreshing break.

Quinoa with yam and tomatoes vegetarian stew

Quinoa is a nice alternative to grains like rice which is starchy. I was not going to post this dish as it does not look appetising but it is! Yam is starchy too so I rarely eat it but the independent shopkeeper offered it for £1.50 for the kilo, which was an excellent bargain! Happy eating all and now that most shops have re-opened, happy shopping!