All eyes will turn to London as the Summer Olympics begin Friday. Tourists will fill England, hoping for the best seats to watch all the sports as well as looking for good seats in the restaurants.
The traffic and crowds in Atlanta during the 1996 Olympics were a headache, so I have no interest in repeating the experience in London.
But there’s no reason not to celebrate with a taste of the motherland at home while you watch the sporting events from the comfort of your lazy chair. Scotch eggs, which are widely available in British supermarkets, are the ideal accompaniment. You can have them for an Olympics brunch or even serve them as an appetizer.
This recipe is from Colman’s, a mustard company based in Great Britain. In my opinion, anything made with Colman’s is just a little better because there’s something about Colman’s that adds a little kick. I’ve always used Colman’s products when making homemade mustard, and now I’ve started using it in place of other mustards just because it’s so much better.
I translated this recipe from metric to U.S. measurements using a conversion calculator I found at www.gourmetsleuth.com. Let me know how it works for you. And I do hope you enjoy it during your Olympics viewing.