“He was into organic farming 30 years ago… before it was even invented,“said McGrady.
King Charles, like his mother, is very particular about his eating habits.
In asparagus season, I might serve it three or four times a week.
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You wouldn’t dare serve asparagus or strawberries in December.
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The family grew produce and raised their own animals on their many properties.
The Queen and Charles kept bees (who had to bespecially informed about her death).
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Additionally, Charles is reported toeschew meat for two days a week and dairy for one day a week.
How serious is Charles about sustainability?
Apparently, he has an old Aston Martin that “runs” on wine and cheese.
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As a prince, Charles was rumored to carry abreakfast boxwith him.
As Charles and his mother werebeekeepers, we’re guessing it was his own special honey as well!
Perhaps he subsists all day on his favorite tea, which is Darjeeling with honey and milk.
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Chef Grady supports this, noting that, at least during his tenure, it happened rarely.
“There may be a lunch, there may not be a lunch,” said Grady.
“Maybe a sandwich.”
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Sometimes if he was out painting in the countryside he’d bring a sandwich.
Those were reported to come later in the day, around 5:30 pm when Charles sat down for tea.
Perhaps he would even have them with crumpets, whichhe is reportedly fond of.
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One thing that keeps coming up over and over again is how seriously King Charles views his boiled eggs.
He was also known tomake up his own dishes with the wild gamehe hunted.
His version of moussaka with grouse even had its own special name: groussaka.
