Canapés with avocado spread, hard-boiled eggs ... were ham and ox tongue. Common additions were also caviar, salmon and anchovy – but never sardines as they were considered “too thick and covered with ...

Remove from the heat, squeeze out any excess water and place on top of the ham. Break the egg on top of the spinach. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the egg has set. Meanwhile, toast the bread ...