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My favourite meal, by Jonathan Jones

My favourite meal is breakfast. From Monday to Friday I go to school early so I have a quick breakfast. I usually have cereals with milk or sometimes I have toast and jam, but the weekend is different!

On Saturdays and Sundays, my dad cooks an English breakfast for everyone in our family. A typical English breakfast is egg, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms and baked beans (beans in tomato sauce). Then we have toast and jam. I drink orange juice and my mum and dad drink tea or coffee. I love breakfast at the weekend because I have breakfast with my whole family.

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Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 23:14

My favorite meal is breakfast because it gives me energy.

Submitted by Samir on Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:14

My favorite meal is launch. I usually go to work early so miss me breakfast meal. I only can meet my whole family at lunch .

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 21:10

That sounds nice, Samir! It's great that you get to have lunch with your whole family. I understand how hard it is to miss breakfast because of work. Lunch becomes even more special when it's shared
with loved ones.

Submitted by Destie on Wed, 11/06/2024 - 07:41

Hi, i am destie
My favourite meal is pizza. I like Italian food

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 21:13

Hi Destie! I like pizza too it's so tasty! Italian food is one of my favourites as well.

Submitted by maya 123 on Sun, 06/16/2024 - 09:44

My favorite meal is lunch because we eat different foods every day

Submitted by v4lenn_ds3 on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 17:55

My favorite food is the breakfast whith my family
We eat toast and dulce de leche and coffe, My mum prepare the toast in wendesnay but in sundays my dad prepare cookies.
I like eat whith they.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 21:18

Hi! Your breakfast sounds really yummy. I like toast and coffee too! It's so nice that your mum and dad help with
breakfast.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 21:14

Hi Maya! That sounds great! I also like lunch because there's always something different to eat.

Submitted by Crystal Jeon...@''' on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 10:46

My favorite meal is lunch . Do you know why? The answer is really simple . My mum always cooks many different kinds of curries for lunch . My family rarely has breakfast together , but we always have lunch together . So , I'm happy with having lunch .
My mum usually cooks at least four dishes for lunch . She cooks meat curry ( especially beef and pork ) , vegetable salad or fried vegetables , chili pound and soup . Beef is my family's most favorite and we cook it in many ways like fried beef , beef salad , beef soup and sometimes beef steak . Plus our lunch can't be perfect without chili pound or fried chili because everyone in my family likes spicy taste . I enjoy my lunch happily with my family everyday . So , I can't lose somehow such a enjoyable lunch time .

Thanks for reading guys. I'm from Myanmar and You ?

Submitted by cici on Mon, 06/10/2024 - 05:24

My favorite meal is lunch. Do you know why because i don't have time to cook breakfast and dinner. I always have rice and pork meat for lunch and i enjoy it. Thanks for reading. I'm from Vietnam

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 21:26

Hi! My favourite meal is dinner. I like it because I can relax and eat with my family after a busy day. We usually
have rice, meat, and
vegetables. Sometimes we also have soup or salad. I love eating and talking with everyone at the table.

Submitted by mmmmm on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 10:22

I enjoy every meal I have, because it is important and useful for my body and brain. From my experience when I eat food that I don't like, I feel that that meal doesn't make my day.

Submitted by ilovemyself on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 10:16

I enjoy every meal I have. I am thankful to have food to eat.
I love healthy food and I occasionally have junk food.
Healthy food keeps my body and brain fit whilst junk food gives me fat and a lot of carbs and sugar.

Submitted by ahgima099 on Mon, 08/15/2022 - 09:24

My favorite meal is lunch. Because I can eat various kinds of foods in that time.

Submitted by Edaa on Wed, 06/08/2022 - 06:11

my favorite dinner is very nice and satisfying, the family gets together.
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Submitted by natsu on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 16:59

My mum goes to the shop to buy food because she cooks the meal but she doesn't cook well. My favourite meal in school days is lentils and my favourite food at weekend is Burger King.

Submitted by Fenic on Sun, 10/10/2021 - 07:11

My favorite meal is dinner.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 21:57

That’s interesting! I also enjoy dinner the most because it’s the time when I can relax after a long day and enjoy a nice meal with my family.

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Submitted by FlowerQueen on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 19:30

My favourite meal is lunch. We often eat rice and other asian things. But my favourite dish for lunch is Spaghetti Bolognese from my mother.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 21:59

That sounds delicious! I also love Spaghetti Bolognese, especially when it’s homemade. It’s great that your mother cooks it for you. Lunch is a nice time to enjoy tasty meals and relax a bit.

Submitted by Elaine on Tue, 08/31/2021 - 12:57

My favorite breakfast meal is a banana smoothie, with nutmeg and almonds, cinnamon and vanilla, sometimes a little ice, accompanied by a hot toast and Mexican egg.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:01

Wow, your breakfast sounds so healthy and full of flavor! I’ve never tried a banana smoothie with nutmeg and cinnamon before, but it sounds delicious. I’d love to try Mexican egg too!

Submitted by Ammar on Thu, 07/29/2021 - 22:10

my favourite meal is lunch, I usually eat chicken and rice with a type of cocked vegetables.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:03

That sounds like a great meal! I also enjoy chicken and rice, especially when it’s served with tasty vegetables. Do you have a favourite type of vegetable to go with it?

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Submitted by fanny on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 17:09

Also breakfast, because I´m an excellent cooker and I love to make new recipes

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:05

That’s awesome! It’s great that you enjoy cooking, especially breakfast. What’s your favourite recipe you’ve created so far?

Submitted by Jahc on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 00:37

i think than i dont have one favourite meal , i

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:08

That’s totally okay! There are so many delicious meals out there, it’s hard to choose just one. Do you have a few favourites you really enjoy?

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Submitted by RosenSindSchwarz29 on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 14:34

Hi everyone! My favourite meal is breakfast, too. I alway have it with my parents and twinsis Gwen. I was mostly having breakfast at half past five in the morning when we had to going to school. My school always starts at 7.30 am and ends at 12.55. Than I was having electives and other activities, such as foreign languages ​​and music school. But of course is different now, because we have school at distance in Germany. I usually wake up at 6. am and have breakfast at 6.30. Then I go for a walk with Gwen for a half an hour. Than we preparing for each school day in school at distance. For breakfast I eat a bread spreaded with butter and marmelade or muffins, sometimes also pancakes. I usually drink cacao or white coffee. Hardlyever I drink tea or homemade juice, too. Our family always has a fruit in basket on the table for breakfast and hole day. We also talk during breakfast. I like it. I almost usually prepare breakfast for myself on my own. Often else for my hole family. But sometimes one of other members of my family prepare breakfast for all. So that's why is breakfast my favourite meal. What's your favourite meal? Bye friends, Rose=)

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:10

Hi Rose! Your breakfast routine sounds so cozy and full of love. It’s great that you spend time with your family and even help prepare breakfast for everyone! I think it’s really nice that you and Gwen go for a walk together, too. Pancakes and muffins sound delicious! My favorite meal is lunch, but your mornings sound amazing. Thanks for sharing!

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Submitted by Kostantinus on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 02:20

Actually I like an English breakfast very much, but I don't have it often. Every morning I eat some cereal with boiled eggs and a few pieces of cheese. Sometimes I eat sweet cereal with some honey and dried fruits. For my lunch I eat some soup. For my dinner I eat some fish or meat with salad. As you see my food is very simple and healthy.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:12

Your meals sound really healthy and balanced! I also like English breakfast, but don’t have it very often either. I think adding honey and dried fruits to cereal is a great idea it makes it both tasty and nutritious!

Submitted by Shamal on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 12:42

My favorite meal is dinner. I like eat for dinner chicken, salad and pasta

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:15

Ah, your favourite dinner sounds really delicious! Chicken, salad, and pasta make a great combination. Do you have a special recipe for preparing them, or do you like to switch things up each time?

Submitted by sunflowerr on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 20:52

I think that I don't have a favorite meal, because I don't eat frequently

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:17

Sure! I get it. It’s hard to choose a favourite if you don’t eat the same thing often. Are there any foods you like to eat sometimes?

Submitted by Msharymnn on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 14:55

i like every meal but the most Amazing is dinner, ecause it's always delicious, the dinner never has been not delicious or just a little thing, mostly lunch is not good because i always eat quiqk things like rice that was made yesterday or anything the ,ost delicious and goood meal is lunch

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:18

It sounds like dinner is always a special meal for you, which is great! It’s true that dinner tends to be more enjoyable when you have time to cook and savor it. Lunch, on the other hand, seems to be more about convenience, like leftover rice. Do you ever try making anything special for lunch, or do you prefer quick meals?

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Submitted by IANPAUL on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 17:44

My favorite meal is a breakfast

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:20

That’s great! Breakfast can be such a comforting meal. Do you have any favourite foods for breakfast, like eggs, toast, or something sweet?

Submitted by Boundlessdrop on Sat, 03/07/2020 - 18:57

Hi My favorite meal is dinner. Because during the day my dad is at work and I can not eat breakfast and lunch with him. But at dinner while the family are at the desk and it is so enjoyable.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:21

That sounds really special! Having dinner together as a family can make the meal even more enjoyable. Do you have a favourite dish you all like to eat for dinner, or does it change each time

Submitted by Elife on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 22:59

My favourite meal is breakfast because I love eating at morning.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:24

That sounds lovely! There’s something nice about starting the day with a good breakfast. Do you have a go-to breakfast dish, or do you like to mix it up?

Submitted by Makam on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 21:03

My favourite meal is the lunch because I eat with my family.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:25

That sounds wonderful! Sharing lunch with your family must make it extra special. Do you usually have the same meal for lunch, or does it change depending on the day?

Submitted by lancer on Sun, 11/03/2019 - 15:50

Today I am teached about English breakfast. It includes egg, bakon, tomatto, sausage, mushrooms and baked beans which is in tomatto sauce. My favorite meal is rice and soup. it is not enough for healthy, but it's traditional. Everyday i am busy in the morning, i can't cook breakfast. So my mum cooks everyday. After breakfast, I drink a cup of tea.

Submitted by KhateraKarimi on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:27

It sounds like a nice morning routine with your mum making breakfast and you enjoying a cup of tea afterward. English breakfast sounds delicious with all those ingredients! Even though rice and soup may not feel like the healthiest choice, it’s great that it’s something you enjoy and has a special tradition for you. Do you ever try to make the English breakfast, or is it something you’d like to try sometime?

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