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How about knowing some of the main curiosities about the new king of England? Including King Charles' favorite dishes and drinks.
Our fascination with the royal family continues to grow, and with the current coronation, we're already thinking about the celebrations.
It's worth noting that we're particularly intrigued by what King Charles III likes to eat and drink when he's not busy traveling the country on royal engagements.
King Charles III's favorite dishes and drinks
Maybe you're expecting a royal feast every time he sits down for a meal, but the list of items the king eats and prefers is surprisingly simple and affordable, too.
When it comes to everyday eating, the King likes to eat meals that include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables.
Foraged mushrooms, organic eggs, cheeses and crackers, and locally raised seasonal lamb appear on their food menu.
However, the King follows a mostly plant-based diet and tends to skip lunch altogether, according to the 70 facts released about him on the Prince of Wales's website.
Occasionally he opts for heavier meals like pheasant pie and risotto, and let's not forget his love for a drink of Scotch whiskey and a martini.
Furthermore, King Charles III is a big fan of eggs, with one of his favorite meals being baked eggs with cheese and boiled eggs, which he usually eats every morning along with bread and flaxseeds.
We've rounded up our best King Charles III-inspired recipes to give you ideas for how to eat like a king and cook up a storm if you're celebrating the King's Coronation this year.
King Charles III's favorite recipes and drinks
See below for some more details about King Charles III's favorite dishes and drinks:
Boiled eggs with cheese
In 2020, Clarence House shared one of King Charles' favorite recipes for baked eggs and cheese on the last day of the British Cheese Weekender Yearly.
An online cheese festival created during the pandemic to support British cheesemakers.
The recipe is deliciously simple, with just a few pantry staples and a selection of good cheeses.
She suggests a mix of a “strong soft cheese,” like Golden Cenarth or Tunworth, combined with a grated hard cheese, like Old Winchester.
Plus, there's a touch of Italian influence with the addition of basil and cherry tomatoes (or sun-dried tomatoes for extra kick), and the eggs come out of the oven insatiably runny.
Tasty and filling, this is the perfect royal breakfast and is among King Charles III's favorite dishes and drinks.
Martini
In a Channel 4 documentary, The Real Windsors: The Outspoken Heir, Count Tibor Kalnoky said he spent some time with the king Charles at the latter's country house in Viscri, Transylvania, where the king drank a martini before dinner every night.
The drink, made from gin and sweet vermouth, is a refreshing cocktail to whet your palate before a hearty dinner.
Plus, it's even more luxurious with King Charles, who reportedly carries his own martini glass whenever he travels.
Rack of lamb with wild mushroom risotto
In an interview with the New Yorker magazine, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair revealed that “mushrooms” is the first word that comes to mind when he thinks of King Charles.
This comes as no surprise as the king was photographed picking wild mushrooms at the royal family's Balmoral estate in Scotland.
That said, it's no surprise that this wild mushroom risotto with rack of lamb is one of King Charles' favorite dishes.
When chef Darren McGrady used to prepare it, wild mushrooms sourced from the 50,000-acre Balmoral estate imparted an intense umami flavor to the risotto.
Accompanied by a tender rack of lamb, this is a dish that will leave you thinking about it for hours.
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