If Bridgerton Characters Were Wellington Snacks
Words by Amy Zeilstra
Anthony Bridgerton is the famous McDonald’s hash brown. He is the head of the house, holder of my heart and always up before 11 a.m. Reliable and, even when it’s kinda shit, it’s still good.
Like Madame Delacroix, the ham and cheese croissant from Baker Gramercy is salty and, as we all know, not strictly French but still very yummy.
A simple, universally-liked pastry is a fitting match for Benedict Bridgerton. I only wish he was as fruity as the near-perfect peach danish from French Cancan.
Edwina Sharma is a cinnamon roll from Sweet Release and looks like she wouldn’t kill you… unless you steal her mans.
Lady Danbury and the almond croissant from Myrtle Bakery and Kitchen are synonymous with one another. Classic and, when it comes down to it, a little nutty.
The orange-chocolate flavour combo, like Lady Whistledown, isn’t to everyone’s taste. Mix in a multitude of citrus-related dress references and a blossoming albeit scandalous business, you find yourself pairing Penelope Featherington with Duck Island’s orange blossom choc chip ice cream.
Nothing can beat a bloody classic cheese scone and nothing can beat Eloise Bridgerton. They are relatable, versatile, comforting, and delicious. Everyone thinks their mum makes the best one, but actually it's MOJO café.
Like the Queen, the rose and rhubarb macaron from Grace Patisserie is elegant and indulgent. Perhaps, instead of spilling the tea, a nibble on the earl grey and lemon version would suffice.
The Duke Simon is a Porno Doughnut. I don’t need to justify this one. You all know why.
Hard not to love even though things can get pretty messy, Kate Sharma is a Tomboy pillow doughnut filled with cream and jam. Finger-licking good, as I’m sure Anthony would agree.
Colin Bridgerton is Zany Zeus’s chocolate cake. You must go a long way to get it, but if it’s what you fancy, it’ll be worth the journey.
Daphne Bridgerton is a Leeds Street Bakery choc chip cookie. So good, but after the first few times you realise most choc chip cookies are all the same. ~Insert something about cookie cutter main character here~
The Scopa hot chocolate is naughtily good and awfully comforting, as is Lady Violet Bridgerton. And like with some mamas, small doses or infrequent visits are advised to avoid the (overbearing) richness. Oops, are my mummy issues showing?