Ploughman's Lunch
The Ploughman's lunch is a traditional British meal perfect for hot summer days.
Key words
- Rustic: simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside
The property has a certain rustic charm.
- Chutney: a mixture containing fruit, spices, sugar, and vinegar, eaten cold with especially meat or cheese
Mango chutney is my favorite.
- Compelled: In a restaurant, a platter is a dish with a variety of foods on it
The waiter came out carrying a huge platter of fruit.
- Staple: basic or main; standard or regular
Prices of staple foods such as wheat and vegetables have been increasing.
- Idealized: involving thinking of or representing someone or something as better than that person or thing really is
The film presents a very idealized view of 19th-century Ireland.
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- What items are in a Ploughman's Lunch?
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- What is the meal associated with?
- Why did it become popular in the 1970s?
Ploughman's lunch
A Ploughman's lunch is a traditional British meal that typically consists of simple and rustic ingredients. It is named after the ploughmen, the agricultural workers, who would enjoy this simple meal during their midday break. While the items in a Ploughman's lunch can vary, it generally includes cheeses, cold meats, breads, pickles, chutneys, salad, and real ale. It's the perfect meal for hot summer days when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen cooking food.