The Gypsy cuisine reflected the country and culture they lived in, and they adapted to the types of foods that were readily available.
The day began with a breakfast usually of bread, butter and cheese and coffee or tea.
At a typical Gypsy camp the main meal was prepared in a large iron pot and was left to cook gently all day while the Gypsies went about their activiities. This was typically a stew or soup containing whatever meat and vegetables that were available. Puddings were made for special meals. Coffee made from real beans or more often from from dried dandelion roots was drunk strong and often.