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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Queen's surprisingly simple breakfast ritual that didn't include Prince Philip
A former royal chef has revealed the late Queen's disciplined breakfast routine, and while mealtimes always stayed the same, her habits were surprisingly simple Despite the grandeur of royal life, Queen Elizabeth II's breakfast routine was far more humble than most would expect - and one she preferred to take alone. According to a former royal chef, the late monarch maintained a strict and disciplined daily schedule, beginning with a solo breakfast served in her room at exactly 9am. And while 20 chefs were on standby to prepare anything she might desire, the Queen would typically help herself to a bowl of cereal from a Tupperware container. "The Queen's breakfast was at 9am, served in her room," former royal chef Darren McGrady told Heart Bingo. "She'd help herself to cereal from a Tupperware container, especially Special K, even though there were 20 chefs available to cook anything." This routine was said to come from her wartime upbringing and her preference for structure and simplicity. Mealtimes, the chef confirmed, were "fixed," and never subject to change. He added: "Meal times were fixed. The Queen was very strict and disciplined. Contrary to popular belief, she never called for food at odd hours. They had set meals, and if they wanted something in between, there was always fruit or chocolates in their rooms." Her husband, Prince Philip, however, followed his own path when it came to the morning meal. More adventurous than the Queen in his tastes, the late Duke of Edinburgh opted for bold, traditional fare. "Prince Philip, on the other hand, enjoyed more adventurous breakfasts like deviled kidneys," Darren revealed. Despite ruling for seven decades, the late Queen didn't like anything too extravagant or luxurious, instead saving those meals for state banquets. "We didn't do anything over-the-top extravagant," the chef said. "The Queen was very frugal, likely due to her wartime upbringing. Ingredients like lobster, caviar, and foie gras were reserved for state banquets. On normal days, she was perfectly happy with comfort food, so we cooked meals like cottage pie." Even her dietary preferences reflected simplicity over spectacle. While the Queen had a well-known sweet tooth - particularly for dark chocolate - she also had firm rules on what wasn't allowed in her meals. "There weren't banned foods, but the Queen didn't like garlic or strong onions, viewing them as antisocial. So we didn't use garlic in her meals." And when it came to guests, there was no pandering to modern food trends inside Buckingham Palace. "During my 11 years with the Queen, we didn't have a single vegetarian, gluten-free, or lactose-intolerant guest," the chef said. "If you dined with the Queen, you ate what the Queen ate. If you didn't like it, you'd stop for a McDonald's on the way home."
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Royal chef shares late Queen's strict meal rules and why she often ate alone
Former royal chef Darren McGrady spent 15 years cooking for the British royal family - serving the likes of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry some of his finest dishes A former royal chef who cooked for the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip has revealed the strict meal times the household followed for different family members. According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, the daily dining schedule in the late monarch's household was strictly regimented, with each member of the family often eating separately according to their own habits and tastes. "Meal times were fixed," the chef revealed. "The Queen was very strict and disciplined. Contrary to popular belief, she never called for food at odd hours. They had set meals, and if they wanted something in between, there was always fruit or chocolates in their rooms." Breakfast for the late Queen was served at 9am sharp - and surprisingly, it was a modest affair. "The Queen's breakfast was at 9am, served in her room. She'd help herself to cereal from a Tupperware container, especially Special K, even though there were 20 chefs available to cook anything.' Her husband, Prince Philip, had different preferences and often dined separately. 'Prince Philip, on the other hand, enjoyed more adventurous breakfasts like deviled kidneys,' the chef said. Lunch was always at 1pm, while dinner was served promptly at 8:15pm, moved to 8:30pm only if the Queen Mother was present. Though the timing was fixed, the food was often traditional and comforting rather than lavish. 'We didn't do anything over-the-top extravagant. The Queen was very frugal, likely due to her wartime upbringing," the chef explained. "Ingredients like lobster, caviar, and foie gras were reserved for state banquets. On normal days, she was perfectly happy with comfort food, so we cooked meals like cottage pie." Each member of the family, the chef noted, had their own culinary preferences. "Each royal had their favourites. For the Queen, it always came back to indigenous produce - partridge or venison from Sandringham, grouse from Balmoral. "The had a sweet tooth and loved dark chocolate, especially anything over 60 percent cocoa. Any dessert with chocolate on the menu was sure to be chosen.' The then-Prince Charles, now King, stood out for his passion for organic and Mediterranean foods. "Charles was the most adventurous. He brought organic food into the royal kitchens long before it became mainstream," the chef said. "He'd bring his own hampers with home-grown fruits and vegetables, especially at Sandringham... He also enjoyed foraging for wild mushrooms which he would bring to the kitchens for us to use in meals." Despite the modern fascination with dietary requirements, the royal table rarely accommodated special requests. 'During my 11 years with the Queen, we didn't have a single vegetarian, gluten-free, or lactose-intolerant guest,' the chef revealed. 'If you dined with the Queen, you ate what the Queen ate. If you didn't like it, you'd stop for a McDonald's on the way home.' And while garlic wasn't outright banned, it was subtly left out of the late monarch's meals. 'There weren't banned foods, but the Queen didn't like garlic or strong onions, viewing them as antisocial,' the chef said. 'Prince Philip, however, loved garlic and would have it at his dinner parties.' The younger royals had a more relaxed approach. Prince William and Prince Harry were fond of comfort food, and occasionally indulged in fast food. 'Wills and Harry loved cottage pie, pizza, chicken nuggets, french fries, potato wedges, macaroni cheese,' the chef recalled. 'One lunchtime, the Princess came in and said, 'Cancel lunch today. I'm taking them out.' I asked, 'Where are you going?' and she said, 'McDonald's.' I said, 'I can do burgers better than McDonald's,' and she said, 'I know that Darren, but they want the toys in the Happy Meal.'' For royal events such as state banquets, the chefs prepared more extravagant dishes. 'A state visit takes a lot of planning,' the chef explained. 'We'd get likes, dislikes, and dietary restrictions from the Foreign Office, then plan four menus and send them to the Queen - she'd choose one.' The Queen's taste remained consistent even for formal occasions. 'Dessert was often a bombe glacée - an ice cream dish. The Queen loved ice cream or chocolate desserts,' he added.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
People Who Were Once Poor, Tell Us The "Money-Saving" Tricks You Still Do Even Though You Make A Lot More Money
Growing up without a lot of money can impact our behaviors, perspectives, and how we handle our everyday routine. But if some of us do start making a higher income as we get older, it doesn't truly mean those "frugal" habits will go away — in fact, they might stay with us for the long haul. Think: putting water in soap dispensers to make it last. So we're curious: If you grew up poor but now have money, tell us the "frugal" habits you still do to this day to save. Related: Choose Between These Cakes And I'll Guess Which Season You Were Born In! For example: even though you make more money now, you still find yourself calculating your groceries before you even get to the register. Related: Make Your Own Salad And I'll Reveal What People Don't Like About You Or maybe you still keep to-go containers from takeout to reuse as Tupperware. Or finally, perhaps you learned to sew your own clothes when you were younger and still continue to use that habit to this day. If you feel comfortable sharing, tell us the "frugal" habit you still do, even though you make more money now, in the comments or anonymously in the Google Form below. Also in Community: Your Taste Buds Will Totally Expose What Personality Type You Have Also in Community: Choose Your Favorite Songs From "Phineas And Ferb" To Find Out Which Character You Are Also in Community: Choose Your Favorite Animated Shows To Reveal If You're Phineas Or Ferb
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
Frugal Habits From Childhood, According To People
Growing up without a lot of money can impact our behaviors, perspectives, and how we handle our everyday routine. But if some of us do start making a higher income as we get older, it doesn't truly mean those "frugal" habits will go away — in fact, they might stay with us for the long haul. Think: putting water in soap dispensers to make it last. So we're curious: If you grew up poor but now have money, tell us the "frugal" habits you still do to this day to save. For example: even though you make more money now, you still find yourself calculating your groceries before you even get to the register. Or maybe you still keep to-go containers from takeout to reuse as Tupperware. Or finally, perhaps you learned to sew your own clothes when you were younger and still continue to use that habit to this day. If you feel comfortable sharing, tell us the "frugal" habit you still do, even though you make more money now, in the comments or anonymously in the Google Form below.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Mom Lived in House 'For Years'—Discovers What Was in Kitchen the Whole Time
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mom has gained viral attention after sharing an unexpected discovery in her house on TikTok, and it's blowing people's minds. Just when Brit, who posts under the handle @oodoliedoo, thought she was used to her home's quirks, it gave her another surprise. When her partner noticed the oven's side posts wiggling while vacuuming, his first instinct wasn't delight, it was dread. "This house has been riddled with problems since we moved in," Brit explained in a video. "So he thought something was broken. He went to go check it out." @oodoliedoo Edit: I pinned a video testing the oven heat since it's been mentioned a lot! We still don't know where our water valve shut off is for this place 🥲 #fyp #houseoftiktok #hiddenspaces ♬ Cleaning - Owen Wang Instead, he discovered something far more flavorful: hidden pull-out spice racks flanking both sides of the oven. Perfectly functional and entirely unnoticed. The video, with the caption: "We've lived here for years and just discovered these," quickly caught viral attention with 3 million views since being shared earlier this week, igniting conversation in the comments. Read more Wyoming renter notices foul smell, then finds landlord's "death pit" Wyoming renter notices foul smell, then finds landlord's "death pit" In a comment, Brit explained while her children when small when they moved in, the feature still managed to go unnoticed. "My youngest was a toddler when we moved in! There are just so many other places to play. They only cared about pots and Tupperware if we were in the kitchen." Viewer @user97113723921401 pointed out an important potential issue: "That's a terrible place for spices tho—they'd be continually heated by the stove heat next to it." In response, Brit did what any curious content creator might—she ran a test. "I actually did a video to test this out and nope, heat didn't even touch it," she said. "I actually touched inside the oven part with my hand and it was fine! We also don't use this oven!" While some viewers chimed in with practical ideas. "I have one of these at home! We use it for oils and vinegars etc," said jennajohns0n. While DaisyxDiesel said: "Imagine you found it but you were moving out, I'd be so mad." Others were jealous of the discovery. Like Steph Belton who said: "Not me randomly pulling on things in my house now juuuuust to double check," while Jade wrote: "As someone with 200 spices this is my dream." A picture from the viral TikTok that shared the discovery. A picture from the viral TikTok that shared the discovery. @oodoliedoo/TikTok StormTailz asked if they had checked for other hidden house features, joking: "Have you tried all the books in the bookcase for passageway?" This isn't the first time a homeowner has made an unexpected discovery. A Reddit user who lives in a 145-year-old house shared how when they peeled back part of their hallway they uncovered something they weren't expecting—remnants of two archways behind the walls. While a Minnesota homeowner uncovered something amazing in a 1950s-era house when they saw an old key hanging on the basement rafters. While there was no clue what they key opened, it sparked a series of responses, from speculation of treasure to a skeleton key for the house. Newsweek reached out to @oodoliedoo via TikTok for comment.
