...but pretty damn close. Maybe only a sausage away.
A penultimate gentle prodding on the hob brought the breakfast to a climax of readiness.
A final arrangement on the plate from the lovely Jason
On the table at last - a truly exceptional repast.
Up close - the flavour positively oozes out of this delicious food.
I only left a tiny amount, and I was pretty much bloated out.
The Jason brekky was a genuine British 110% pogger. Much more than that, though, because this was also a quality hand-reared breakfast.
Beef and Black Pudding sausage - Not really my taste, but beautifully executed.
Fried chicken's egg - Just one, but fried perfectly.
Fried Black Pudding - Nice and peppery, but also minted.
Roasted Cherry Vine Tomatoes - Surprisingly strong tasting, but pleasant.
Sauteed Mushrooms - Not easy to do well, but these were great.
Back Bacon - Fried just right for me, well done and slightly crispy.
Fried White Bread - Fried in good fat, this tasted superb.
Baked beans in thick tomato sauce - Mmmm......perfect.
McSweeny's Hagggis - Consitently wonderful. A real treat.
Toast - Well done, but not burnt.
With a slight tweak on the sausage front this would have been close to being my most enjoyable breakfast ever. As it was, it was still way up there.
Thank you Jason - a truly epic brekky. I felt honoured.
Now, the mantle passes back to me. I have up to 2 months to plan and plot.
We shall see.
Thanks for this review Andy. I feel like a cross between Delia Smith, Nigella Lawson and Gordon Ramsay. And that's not pleasant.
Posted by: Jason | November 08, 2006 at 08:04 AM
Mmmmmm....two women in there.
I think I fancy Nigella more than you - but it was more of a competition than you might imagine.
Posted by: AndyC | November 08, 2006 at 10:13 AM
The movie reminds me of an operation a la Holby City.
Posted by: Tim the Enchanter | November 08, 2006 at 05:33 PM
Do you notice, Antonia, that these men have their large breakfasts to which we're not invited? They call it a working breakfast.
Yeah, right.
Posted by: Liz Curtis | November 08, 2006 at 06:04 PM
Hmmmmmmmm (pondering thoughtfully) another initmate breakfast......... what else can I say
Posted by: fave sis michelle | November 08, 2006 at 09:06 PM
oops spelling error INTIMATE
Posted by: fave sis michelle | November 08, 2006 at 09:07 PM
me again I didnt see the vid but just watched it of the breakeeeeeee very sexy...... hada long day in school and just got in
Posted by: fave sis michelle | November 08, 2006 at 09:10 PM
When do I get a fab breakfast cooked by Jason?
Posted by: claire | November 08, 2006 at 09:59 PM
Now I reckon John with all his culinary skills could surpass one of Jason's breakfasts. Could there be a 'best bloggers brekky challenge' in the waiting ...... but how to define the word 'best' ... mm??????????
PS I've never actually eaten anything John has cooked but I've seen him prepare and cook and heard him talk of it (sometimes/often/seldom/never). Oops and I've been on the red again.
Posted by: Angela | November 08, 2006 at 10:56 PM
One of the features of a really good breakfast, is that it should only be shared between two people.
This is because the cooking execution is adversely influenced by quantity.
So, if anyone else there fancies a breakfast exchange, I may be up for it.
Posted by: AndyC | November 09, 2006 at 12:14 AM
You said you'd never leave me you total bitch.
Posted by: Jason | November 09, 2006 at 07:29 PM
They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Looks like Liz got it right there then, Andy. Sorry.
Posted by: Angela | November 09, 2006 at 08:25 PM