What the Food?
What the Food?
Miles, Andy and Dom
Scotch Egg
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Sep 9, 2024 at 6:00 am.
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Time to crack open the mystery of the Scotch Egg! This iconic British snack has seen it all—from posh London department stores to wartime rations, and even a gourmet revival in the trendiest gastropubs. But where did it really come from, and how did it go from being a travel snack for the upper crust to a staple of the British picnic?In this episode, we dig into the murky origins of the Scotch Egg, exploring claims of invention from Fortnum & Mason and others who’ve tried to stake their c...