"Kaori O'Connor's splendid biography of what she claims is the most famous national meal in the world shows how it came to occupy such a unique place in the nation's heart and stomach." -- The Guardian "This book carefully mixes together historical references, sample menus, recipes and much miscellaneous trivia. A great little book.essential reading for the Briton who might care about their breakfast. And essential reading for a foreigner to learn a little more about what can make an Englishman tick." -- Yum.fi " The English Breakfast: The Biography of a National Meal with Recipes by Kaori O'Connor is a delightful read on a very appetizing topic. This volume represents a contribution to the growing midrange of scholarly publication aimed at a discerning general readership, while still making a valuable contribution to professional scholarly discourse and publication.

The subject of food culture and history continues to be a popular one in public and academic discourse, so it is exciting to see substantive works like this one entering circulation. O'Connor does an admirable job of deconstructing "The Full English" that most UK readers take for granted and reminds us that even our most habitual actions, such as how we prepare and consume food, are continually evolving and filled with meanings we enact even without being conscious of their material origins." --Maria Kennedy, Museum Anthropology Review.