Breakfast! The most important meal of the day (2004-2011)

[nakji]

Wow! That kind of looks like Naan...mmmmm...naan for breakfast......

Inspired by all of the omelets on this thread, I was hoping to make a masala-style omelet like I had when I was in India, with some spice, chopped tomato, onion, and cilantro. Again, I couldn't find cilantro, so I settled for some nice dragonfruit instead, with some Trung Nguyen coffee.

[Jason Perlow]

A thinly sliced farmer's market cucumbers and radishes sandwich on fresh baked Jewish rye bread, with salt, pepper, Mennonite fresh churned butter and a few slices of Prosciutto di Parma.

[C. sapidus]

Jason, that’s way healthier than our breakfast: Mexican scrambled eggs with chorizo, sautéed mushrooms, fresh basil, oregano, feta, and home-made salsa on flour tortillas warmed over an open flame. Despite looking somewhat regrettable, it was very tasty.

Next week I’m back at work, so no more fun at breakfast.

[percyn]

Chefcrash, that looks awesome !!

Kim, you should get a digital camera soon and post some pics.

Here are some items I had for breakfast over this past week:

Scrambled eggs topped with spicy Sichuan cold chicken and chicken with dried chilies.

Corn Muffin (Baked by the wife)

Jamacian Beef Patty (store bought)

[percyn]

Wife made a bagel schmeered with rosted garden vegetable cream cheese and fresh fruit (peaches, early plums and banana)

It was quite good, but a few hours later, I was craving some protein, so I made...

Lobster and hot spring egg with white truffle foam

The foam was made with white truffle butter (and some black truffle butter) mixed with 1/2 and 1/2 in an ISI whipper

[Ling]

It was quite good, but a few hours later, I was craving some protein, so I made...

Lobster and hot spring egg with white truffle foam

←

Wow. What a luxurious hit of protein!

[handmc]

Riff on eggs benedict:

Potatocake, topped with my own pulled pork BBQ, topped with an egg, bernaise sauce and fried chili from my garden.

Not all the pretty to look at but it was a wonderful thing! The peppers were a nice crunchy explosion of flavor. And Q for breakfast, oh boy!

[Ling]

Le Panier baguette, Cremerie Classique butter (I've been looking for this butter for months! ), truffle salt, "Oh My God" peach (local), Ranier cherries

Edited July 22, 2006 by Ling (log)

[Susan in FL]

I'd say, "Oh My God". Wow, that looks good.

[Ling]

Thanks! Henry made me breakfast today. We had more than one scallop each, but he liked the look of one scallop on the plate.

He sauteed the peaches in butter, seared the giant scallops in butter, and topped them with truffle salt and truffle oil. They were delicious!

[percyn]

That looks like a good protein fix too Lorna

[Ling]

^ It was a pretty luxurious way to start the day! We also had more Raniers and then went to Zoka for coffee and Scrabble. He just taught me how to play (with strategies) and we both had mid 300 point games.

[rooftop1000]

Just maybe I saved some of last nights 3 lobsters...

now mind you I didnt save much, just a few knuckles, well 6 of them. But 1 sausage and egg biscut and 1 butter poached lobster and egg biscut is not a bad way to start the day

tracey

[NYC Mike]

My favorite meal of the day! Been droolin here for quite a while now.

Biscuts, gravy, eggs, grits and bacon.

Tracey, that sandwich is criminal!

-Mike

[racheld]

We had a lazy morning, didn't "brunch" until almost eleven. Buttered grits and two over-easy for Chris, with pepper-edged extra-crisp bacon and half a huge skillet-toasted croissant. Orange marmalade and Dr. Pepper.

I had my croissant a la BurgerKing via Daniel, with two soft yolks melting gently onto the crisp buttery bread. Key lime yogurt and third cup of Folgers.

DD wandered down later---likes her eggs room temp...had hers OE with leftover mapo tofu, a bit of pork fried rice, and half an apple/gouda sausage with Gulden's. It's her only meal til perhaps 3 a.m., as she sleeps days and goes in to bake her bread at 11 p.m.

[C. sapidus]

We had an egg-fest brunch during our beach vacation. I couldn’t find any salt, so I used fish sauce instead. The 2-year old nephew had cheesy scrambled eggs (and asked for seconds, despite the fish sauce). The pre-teens had regular omelets, and grown-ups had Thai omelets with sautéed mushrooms, garlic and jalapenos.

Great fuel for riding the waves.

[infernooo]

My favorite meal of the day!  Been droolin here for quite a while now.

Biscuts, gravy, eggs, grits and bacon. 

Tracey, that sandwich is criminal!

-Mike

←

Hi Mike!

If you don't mind my asking, how do you make your grits? They look teriffic!

[NYC Mike]

Brought them to a boil with a little salt, cover and simmer til done, stir in lots of butter. Serve and top with more butter.

Hi Mike!

If you don't mind my asking, how do you make your grits? They look teriffic!

[Dana]

Torakris was kind enough to share her Grandma's recipe for Zucchini Frittata, so I made it for breakfast. So easy and delicious. I see a lot more in my future. Thanks, Kris.!!!

[Nishla]

This is from yesterday...we never have time to make a real breakfast except on the weekends, so this is my first ever breakfast post!

Omelette with confit mushrooms and cheese:

[percyn]

Nice Omelette !!!

Tracey, your lobster breakast induced a craving which led to me having a Lobster BLT for lunch today....keep it up

While walking around my local Kitchen Kapers, this strange gizmo caught my attention.

They claim it allows you to microwave an egg in 25 sec....so I HAD to try it out and report here.

The instructions said 25 sec for soft boiled, which is how I prefer it, but this is what my microwave produced. The top was a touch more done than I like it, so I need to experiment with the timing or power setting on my micro.

Here it is on a mini wheat roll. As the pic indicates, the underside of the egg was closer to how I like my soft boiled eggs.

Edited August 2, 2006 by percyn (log)

[Shalmanese]

I love leftover cooking after a big party. Just throwing together dribs and drabs.

Pita Chips with Chilli-Lime Powder, Hummus, Almonds with Chilli-Lime Powder, Lemonade, Strawberries, Oranges, Passionfruit, Tomatos and some briefly cooked ceviche.

That Chilli Lime Powder is incredibly addictive. I should bottle it and use it as a general, all purpose condiment. It's got salt, pepper, chilli powder, lime zest, citric acid and a touch of sugar in it.

[Khadija]

Shalmanese, am I right to assume that you are making your own chili-lime powder? It sounds great. I think I'll pick up some citric acid and try it out myself (popcorn, maybe?). These days, almost everything I eat is flavoured with lime, chili, sugar (and often fish sauce). I've been drinking beer with lime, and my boyfriend asked me if I intend to start putting chili, sugar, and fish sauce in there too!

[Daniel]

Spicy Chorizo, Egg and Cheese on a Portugese Roll with fresh chopped Jalapenos.. Those Jalapenos will wake you up better then coffee..

Edited August 2, 2006 by Daniel (log)

[JAIME JOY]

evrything bagel with plain schmear and Contrex mineral water