The Phantom Thread - The Ultimate Breakfast

Author: Clara Park, Jenn de la Vega
Published: Mon 16 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://thecinemachefs.simplecast.com/episodes/the-phantom-thread-the-ultimate-breakfast-4su-uguz-EmU5MfcJ

Jenn and Clara delve deep into the finer points of the English breakfast, including egg cookery, differences in types of bacon and sausage, what makes clotted cream so darn delicious, and how a man’s tea order says so much about his tastes. Also, discover the joy of Welsh rarebit and how a toast rack can also be a symbol of quiet luxury.

Chapters

0:38 About The Phantom Thread

2:14 Why we started this podcast (lore drop!)

6:12 Some context before we meet Alma

8:48 Where is the breakfast scene in the movie?

12:55 What is Welsh rarebit?

14:33 A poached egg (not too runny)

18:25 What items were missing from this breakfast?

21:41 Scones? Scones

24:07 Coffee or tea? Lapsang

28:48 Can you clock when someone orders with style?

34:23 Our next episode 🍽️