An American content creator has delivered her long-awaited verdict on the iconic full English breakfast after finally sampling the dish for the first time. Sarah Renee, who moved to the United Kingdom five years ago, regularly documents her attempts to embrace British culture and culinary traditions through her social media channels.
The Quest for an Authentic Experience
Rather than following suggestions to visit chain establishments, Sarah deliberately sought out a more authentic setting for her inaugural full English experience. "A bunch of people told me I need to go to a Premier Inn or a Spoons, but instead of going to a big city with giant corporations, I decided to go to a small town called Nantwich," she explained in her detailed TikTok review.
She visited a bustling local cafe where she found the atmosphere welcoming and the staff exceptionally friendly. Opting for a takeaway version, Sarah settled into her car to properly examine and taste each component of this celebrated British morning meal.
Breaking Down the Components
"The presentation alone is beautiful," Sarah remarked about the carefully packaged breakfast before methodically identifying each item. "We've got beans, eggs, sausage, potatoes, mushrooms and what looks like a double chocolate chip cookie," she observed, initially mistaking the dark appearance of black pudding for something more familiar to American palates.
Following advice that Brits typically enjoy the breakfast items together rather than separately, Sarah assembled what she described as "the majority of it in one forkful" - combining beans, egg, tomato, sausage and mushroom in a single ambitious bite. Her initial reaction was overwhelmingly positive, with Sarah enthusiastically declaring "I love that, it's really good."
The Toast Test and Black Pudding Challenge
Eager to explore different eating methods, Sarah then tried the components on beautifully toasted and buttered bread, deliberately saving the black pudding for last. "I'm told this is fried blood," she noted with visible apprehension before taking a substantial bite of the traditional ingredient.
Her expression immediately revealed her profound displeasure. Covering her mouth, Sarah confessed "I can't swallow this" before admitting "I had to spit it out, I'm sorry. I tried it and I feel like that's what matters, right?"
The Final Verdict and Online Debate
Concluding her comprehensive review, Sarah rated the overall breakfast experience an eight out of ten, specifically noting this was "minus the black pudding." Her video sparked considerable discussion among British viewers, with one commenting on the upscale appearance of her meal compared to typical cafe offerings.
Sarah responded with concern about the £17 price point, questioning whether such an expense would be sustainable for regular enjoyment. Another viewer claimed black pudding wasn't traditionally part of a full English breakfast, to which Sarah countered that numerous articles identify it as a traditional component.
The debate continued with additional viewers sharing their own distaste for black pudding, with Sarah ultimately concluding "I don't think I can get behind it haha. I've been told to mix it up though like with the runny egg etc but I'm still sceptical."
Her experience highlights the ongoing cultural exchange between American expats and British culinary traditions, demonstrating that even after five years of immersion, some traditional British foods remain challenging for foreign palates to appreciate fully.
