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In Russia and Ukraine lunch time is around 1 to 3 pm, much later than in the US. Banks and retail are closed "for lunch". So it is not good idea to try to have things done around that time
I'm still curious as to how some Europeans define "breakfast". According to one of the posters, eggs aren't breakfast. And while we're on that topic, I've always wondered about the so-called continental breakfasts. Do people in Europe really eat a roll and jam and coffee for breakfast on a regular basis? I have my doubts. Why do they call it a "continental breakfast", then? On whose continent do people eat that way for breakfast? lol
Definitely. Cold cuts, cheese, bread, yoghurt and cereal are the most common. Usually coffee is the only hot thing on the table.
I'm still curious as to how some Europeans define "breakfast". According to one of the posters, eggs aren't breakfast. And while we're on that topic, I've always wondered about the so-called continental breakfasts. Do people in Europe really eat a roll and jam and coffee for breakfast on a regular basis? I have my doubts. Why do they call it a "continental breakfast", then? On whose continent do people eat that way for breakfast? lol
My experiences eating breakfast out in Western Europe:
Spain, Italy, France: Usually a carbohydrate (croissant, pan, churros, roll, etc.) + caffeine (coffee mostly, but tea is offered and thick hot chocolate in Spain to go with the churros) +/- juice in touristy areas. This is eaten early in the morning as a quick bite (usually standing at the counter at cafes or on the go before work/school). The "real" breakfast is usually eaten a couple of hours later and is more substantial, often involving protein.
UK, Germany, Ireland, Dutch Belgium: It's usually heartier: Carb (beans, bread, cereal/oatmeal) + protein (eggs, cooked meats or cold-cuts, dairy like cheese or yogurt) + caffeine +/- juice. Oh, and in the UK : a fruit (or veg depending on definition) in half of a fried tomato in the full brekkie.
Crete: Not sure what the locals normally eat because we stayed in an all-inclusive resort that had a breakfast buffet catering to all nationalities. I'm guessing carb + caffeine?
Off-topic, but my favorite breakfast was a buffet in a small business hotel in a commuter town in Japan: Hot soup, pickled and fresh veggies, rice, meats/fish, fruit, tea --- the whole shebang!
(Sometimes reading the posts on this forum is, ahem...interesting.)
No, you did no, but most Americans still think that the US has hundreds of thousands of troops in Europe, while the European nations have "dismantled" their Armed Forces. None of this is true. The argument "the US protects" Europe is just a false smoke-screen used as a reason for keeping the US military budget high and in support of the military-industrial complex.
Bingo !!
I was about to chime in but you beat me to it. It is kind of amusing to hear american media parrot the view that their military involvement in other areas of the world is done as almost a 'favour' to them...(lol..). The US military presence overseas isn't even paid out of the budget; it's actually even financed by the host country's citizens via a rather arcane financial manoeuvring that I won't bore anyone with here.
The military industrial complex pays really REALLY well; I doubt they will relinquish the gravy train anytime soon.
My experiences eating breakfast out in Western Europe:
Spain, Italy, France: Usually a carbohydrate (croissant, pan, churros, roll, etc.) + caffeine (coffee mostly, but tea is offered and thick hot chocolate in Spain to go with the churros) +/- juice in touristy areas. This is eaten early in the morning as a quick bite (usually standing at the counter at cafes or on the go before work/school). The "real" breakfast is usually eaten a couple of hours later and is more substantial, often involving protein.
How is that done? A hearty breakfast two hours after going to work or school? Is there a morning break at work that's long enough to enjoy a more solid breakfast? This would explain the concept of "continental breakfast", though; it's not intended to be a "real" breakfast (which comes later), but just a quick, early morning pick-me-up sort of thing.
Definitely. Cold cuts, cheese, bread, yoghurt and cereal are the most common. Usually coffee is the only hot thing on the table.
This makes sense, and is a solid, healthy breakfast. I take it this isn't included in the definition of "continental breakfast", which, as presented in the US, is more of a light snack, just bread and jam with coffee.
This makes sense, and is a solid, healthy breakfast. I take it this isn't included in the definition of "continental breakfast", which, as presented in the US, is more of a light snack, just bread and jam with coffee.
Not sure what "continental breakfast" means or what Americans mean by this.
Breakfast in Germany seems very similar to the breakfast in Finland.
Brötchen (rolls) and or bread, sometimes croissants instead of Brötchen, but I prefer Brötchen. Margarine or butter. Cold cuts, cheeses, jam, Nutella . Yogurt, muesli or cornflakes with milk (I prefer muesli). Coffee, tea, milk or juices. Boiled eggs are more common on weekends. Not sure why, maybe lack of time. At weekends a breakfast can take two hours or longer.
Not sure what "continental breakfast" means or what Americans mean by this.
Breakfast in Germany seems very similar to the breakfast in Finland.
Brötchen (rolls) and or bread, sometimes croissants instead of Brötchen, but I prefer Brötchen. Margarine or butter. Cold cuts, cheeses, jam, Nutella . Yogurt, muesli or cornflakes with milk (I prefer muesli). Coffee, tea, milk or juices. Boiled eggs are more common on weekends. Not sure why, maybe lack of time. At weekends a breakfast can take two hours or longer.
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. Yogurt, muesli or cornflakes with milk (I prefer muesli). Coffee, tea, milk or juices. Boiled eggs are more common on weekends. Not sure why, maybe lack of time. At weekends a breakfast can take two hours or longer.
