Windsor, England
July 2, 2010
Bubbles and Squeaks
Today, in a dark English pub near Windsor castle we ordered, "Bubbles and Squeaks." We didn't even ask what it was - we just figured with a name like that we had to try it. The waiter delivered it to the (sticky) table, along with fish and chips, and we learned it was fried mashed potatoes with veggies inside. Actually quite yummy (really anything fried). Traditionally, as a home cooked meal we were told, it's leftover potatoes from a big meal the day before and whatever vegetables are left over as well.
It's been a great two days in England so far - the grandeur of Windsor Castle, a day at nearby Legoland, chatting with very friendly people, and menus filled with lots of potato options (mashed, fried, pies, hash browns, stuffed, and baked) ; it really doesn't get better than that.
Here are a few pics of Windsor Castle and grounds:
Ye Old Windsor Castle (first built by William the Conqueror after his 1066 invasion)
Ye Old Royal Ice Cream Truck (selling Buckingham Palace Ice Cream - which we had to get)
A Few Peasants
And, of course, Ye Old Royal Gravel Flattener
Whither thou be near or far we wish ye and your loved ones the best.
Fare thee well,
Jackie
(We journey to London tomorrow.)
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