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Cereals & Porridge
Porridge, British style
In the UK, porridge is eaten hot, both in winter and summer. It consists of oatmeal gently cooked in milk or water until it reaches a creamy consistency. The Scots add salt, while the English sweeten it, often with a drizzle of golden syrup.
Flakes or sachets?
- Oats : Quaker Rolled Porridge Oats, Scott's Porridge Oats (a Scottish brand), and Co-op oat porridge. They cook in minutes in a saucepan and can be adjusted to your liking.
- Quaker sachets : one serving at a time, already flavored (Golden Syrup, strawberry or the 3-flavor pack). Just add milk and microwave.
- For busy mornings, Porridge To Go bars.
What we put on it
Lyle's golden syrup, a spoonful of jam, lemon curd or honey. See the Jams & Curds and Honey sections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
What is a real English breakfast?
The famous "Full English" combines eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, mushrooms, and toast: it's the weekend breakfast. During the week, the British prefer a bowl of cereal or porridge, and buttered toast with marmalade, lemon curd, or jam, accompanied by a strong cup of tea.
What is porridge and how do you prepare it?
Porridge is a gruel of oatmeal cooked in milk or water, a staple of British mornings, especially in Scotland. It only takes a few minutes in a saucepan or microwave. Quaker 's Oat So Simple sachets are even quicker. Sweeten it with golden syrup, honey, or fruit.
What is the difference between jam and marmalade?
In the United Kingdom, marmalade is made exclusively from citrus fruits, most often bitter orange, with pieces of peel: either thin ("fine cut") or thick ("thick cut"). It has a more bitter and intense flavor than jam. Robertson's , Hartley's , Rose's , and Tiptree offer delicious marmalade.
What is lemon curd?
It's a smooth lemon cream made with lemon juice, sugar, butter, and eggs. The British spread it on toast or scones , or use it to fill tarts. Tangy and creamy, it brightens up any breakfast.
What is Weetabix ?
These are whole wheat crackers, a British breakfast staple since the 1930s. They're crumbled into a bowl of milk, hot or cold, with a little sugar or fruit. Simple, nourishing, and very British.
What does anti-waste mean at Candy Dukes ?
At Candy Dukes , nothing goes to waste. Products nearing or past their best-before date are offered at reduced prices, up to 80% off. You get a great deal, and a perfectly good product doesn't end up in the bin. A small step for the planet, and a big treat for those with a sweet tooth.
What is the difference between a DDM and a DLC?
The "use by" date applies to fresh products, such as meat or dairy: once this date has passed, they should no longer be consumed. The "best before" date applies to grocery products: sweets, biscuits, teas, canned goods, sauces, etc. After this date, the product remains safe to eat. Only its quality may change slightly. To reduce food waste, we only offer products with a "best before" date, never with a "use by" date.