Boiled egg and cress. Always boild egg and cress. That’s the M&S signature. It’s a controversial choice, but it works. The egg is perfectly mashed, almost creamy. The cress adds a spicy little kick.
Then you get cucumber. Thin, watery, and somehow refreshing. It’s like eating a spa day. And prawn cocktail? Yeah, that’s there too. It’s tiny, pink, and very retro. You feel like you’re in a 1970s disco.
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Funny detail: each sandwich is identical. M&S has a factory of elves who slice them with lasers. No jagged edges. No soggy bread. It’s unnatural, but we love it.
The Scone Saga
This is where things get serious. A good scone must be pale on top, golden on the bottom. M&S nails this. It’s like a little biscuit cloud. You split it with your hands, not a knife. That’s a mortal sin to use a knife.
Clotted cream goes on first. Then jam. Unless you’re from Cornwall. Then it’s jam first. M&S doesn’t take sides. They just watch you fight about it. Savagery.
Fun fact: a single scone contains roughly 400 calories. But who’s counting? Not you. You’re in a state of bliss. The tea cancels the calories. Science says so.
