Continental Breakfast and Variations

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What is a typical beverage option in an English breakfast?

Tea or Coffee (correct)

Fruit Smoothie

Fresh Juice

Milk Shake

An English breakfast typically consists of a small quantity of food.

False

What is often served as an accompaniment to fresh fruit in an English breakfast?

Caster sugar

Stewed fruit is often served in ______________________ with whipped cream and castor sugar.

diaper bowls Signup and view all the answers

Match the following breakfast options with their descriptions:

Cornflakes = Served with hot or cold milk and castor sugar Eggs to order = Served with grilled tomato and hash brown potato Fresh Fruit = Cut and placed in a dish or serviette bowl Oatmeal = Served with hot or cold milk and castor sugar Signup and view all the answers

What is a popular hot food option in an English breakfast?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

Fruit juice can only be served fresh in an English breakfast.

False Signup and view all the answers

An English breakfast is often linked with a ______________________ morning or a special occasion.

relaxing weekend Signup and view all the answers

What is oatmeal typically served with?

Hot milk and castor sugar Signup and view all the answers

All egg dishes are served on full plates.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a common vegetarian option for breakfast?

Baked beans on toast or grilled mushrooms on toast Signup and view all the answers

Tea, coffee, milk, and chocolate milk are served similar to a _______________ breakfast.

continental Signup and view all the answers

What may be offered as an additional course for breakfast?

Fresh uncut fruits Signup and view all the answers

Match the following breakfast items with their descriptions:

Bacon = Grilled meat Scrambled eggs = Served on toast Mashed potatoes = Type of potato accompaniment American pancakes = Served with honey and maple syrup Signup and view all the answers

What is a continental breakfast modelled after?

A European breakfast Signup and view all the answers

A continental breakfast typically includes eggs and meats.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical serving style of a continental breakfast?

buffet-style Signup and view all the answers

A continental breakfast often includes _______________ and coffee.

pastries, baked goods, fruits, toast Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a continental breakfast?

Emphasis on simplicity and easily stored dishes Signup and view all the answers

A continental breakfast is a heavy morning meal.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the following breakfast types with their characteristics:

Continental breakfast = A light morning meal that often includes pastries, baked goods, fruits, toast, and coffee. American breakfast = A heavy morning meal that includes eggs, meats, and pancakes. English breakfast = A meal that includes a choice from fresh fruit, stewed fruit or fruit juice, and a choice of eggs to order with meat and other accompaniments. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of castor sugar in serving juice?

To complement all juices Signup and view all the answers

Danish pastry is not a type of roll served in a continental breakfast.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical serving vessel for tea or coffee in a continental breakfast?

standard mugs or breakfast cups Signup and view all the answers

Worcestershire sauce is typically served with ______________ juice.

tomato Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of American breakfasts compared to continental breakfasts?

They are more popular in restaurants and diners Signup and view all the answers

Match the following breakfast options with their characteristics:

Continental Breakfast = Served with a smaller portion American Breakfast = Perfect for individuals with a larger appetite Signup and view all the answers

Brioche is not a type of roll served in a continental breakfast.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the glass used to serve fresh juice?

pony tumbler or juice glass Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'continental breakfast' a direct reference to?

The continent of Europe and the breakfast habits of European civilizations Signup and view all the answers

Before the 1800s, the typical American jobs involved sedentary work.

False Signup and view all the answers

What led to the emergence of a lighter breakfast option in America in the 1900s?

The shift of work in America from farm work to more sedentary roles, and the influx of European visitors. Signup and view all the answers

Pastries, cereals, and bread are ______________ to buy.

inexpensive Signup and view all the answers

Why are continental breakfasts popular among travelers?

They are convenient for travelers who may need to eat early in the morning Signup and view all the answers

Continental breakfasts require a lot of cooking and preparation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the benefits of offering a continental breakfast with their descriptions:

Cost-Effectiveness = Pastries, cereals, and bread are inexpensive to buy, can be ordered in bulk, and have a relatively long shelf life. Amenity Popularity = Hotels with complimentary continental breakfasts are more appealing to travelers, resulting in increased hotel income and, potentially, higher hotel star ratings. Manageability = Because most continental breakfast options do not require cooking, the breakfast area may be managed with minimum staffing. Increased Labor = Continental breakfasts require a lot of cooking and preparation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of offering a complimentary continental breakfast at a hotel?

Higher hotel star ratings and increased hotel income. Signup and view all the answers

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