0 Liked! 0 Disliked 0 The breakfast of some of the greatest minds of all time (10 Photos) by: Bob In: Food and Drink, History Jul 19, 2016 0 Liked! 0 Disliked 0 1 Elizabeth I – Pottage, Ale and Bread Every morning for breakfast, the monarch ate fine bread, ale, and a pottage made from meat like beef or mutton cooked with grains. The dish was usually flavored with succory, an herb that tastes like dandelions–so you know it’s good. Like this post? 0 Liked! 0 Disliked 0