"LadyJane" > wrote in message
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>
> Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:
>
> > Then you would like 'Bubble and Squeak' a fry up of cabbage and
potatoes. I
> > once asked the origin of the name and was told if you eat that much
cabbage
> > that is what your insides would do.
> > -ginny
>
> Bubble and Squeak derived it's name from the sound the cold, left over
> meat and veg of the previous nights dinner (generally from a
> roasted/baked dinner ), makes when the ingredients hits the hot
> butter/oil in the frying pan.
> B&S nearly always contains cubed or mashed potato, steamed cabbage, and
> any other left overs. And should have loads of lovely fried, crunchy
> bits for added appeal!
>
> Colcannon on the other hand is actually freshly mashed potatoes with a
> quantity of freshly cooked cabbage added. (And works just as well, if
> not better IMHO, with steamed, shredded brussels sprouts!) and loads of
> butter & S&P!!
>
> LadyJane
> --
> "Never trust a skinny cook!"
>

That's what the cookbooks tell you is the reason they call it Bubble and
Squeak. You will understand the truth to the name if you can hear the after
effects while you are in the next room!
-ginny