The mention of grand breakfasts can be traced back to the early 1300s and their popularity continued after the Second World War, with the lifting of rations, when the English breakfast tradition spread from the middle to the working classes and it became the staple way to start the day for a huge proportion of the population. Still considered 'the most important meal of the day', these ten recipes are perfect for starting the morning off right with a taste of England. Recipes include: . Full English . Kedgeree . Kippers and more. AUTHOR: Gilli Davies is the author of 20 books, including Graffeg's Flavours of Wales series and Celtic Cuisine,and has made numerous appearances in the media, on regional and national radio and TV, and in newspapers. Along with running restaurants in Oxford, Berlin and an organic café in Cardiff, Gilli has 40 years of experience giving cookery demonstrations. Huw Jones is a food photography specialist. His specifically designed studio is among the best equipped in the UK, with all dishes prepared and photographed on site using the high-est standard industry equipment. His stunning images complement Gilli s recipes in Graffeg's Flavours of Wales series, and the range of seasonal cookbooks from Angela Gray's Cookery School.
