Okay, let's face it --- most things that Americans eat for breakfast are one step away from dessert. And some desserts are already part of the breakfast tradition. Others don't seem to be even though they should.
But not all desserts work well for breakfast.
My top 10:
1. Pumpkin pie 2. Apple crumble/crisp 3. Coffeecake [alright this is a bit of 4. Tapioca pudding 5. Cheese/raspberry danish 6. Cinnamon roll 7. Cheesecake (but only the kind my wife makes) 8. Oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies 9. Gingerbread 10. Glazed, raised doughnut
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
2,5, and 6 are breakfasty. The rest are not.
I would include Bread Pudding as a breakfast/dessert item.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
I've finally learned that I can function through the morning if I eat protein for breakfast and absolutely no sweet/sugary things. (I can have a small piece of fruit if I also eat protein and a whole grain.)
I eat odd breakfasts, because I get tired of eggs and protein shakes. So sometimes I'll have lentil soup for breakfast or a tuna sandwich or something equally repellent to the mind of anyone accustomed to the standard modern idea of breakfast.
That said, I can't resist pumpkin or apple pie leftovers for breakfast if they're in the house. Just count on me getting hungry (starving) and/or sleepy by 10 am.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
My breakfast this morning is a chicken cordon bleu, white rice and a side of corn. ::shrug::
Whenever possible, though, traditional breakfast items win with me. I actually really dislike the above list of things, and most desserts, as breakfast food; I *need* to have something hearty and satisfying, and preferably salty!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I am a creature of habit, and I have had the same breakfast every morning for over a year: oatmeal with berries and an egg-white omelet with turkey sausage in it.
It's savory, sweet, yummy, energy-inducing, and filling enough that I don't get hungry for hours. I love it.
Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :
Cold pizza. Good for dessert, good for breakfast, good for pretty much anything.
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
I'm not saying dessert for breakfast is a good idea. In fact, it's best followed up by a hearty brunch.
Good call on the bread pudding, Storm.
Uprooted:
I think soup for breakfast is great. Miso soup is good for breakfast. But really any kind -- esp. something with barley.
Posted by Stephan (Member # 7549) on :
Nothing beats Key Lime Pie for breakfast.
Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :
I like salty-protieny for breakfast. Bacon, Eggs, Sausage. You know, stuff that kills your heart.
Of course, I make strawberry or banana pancakes for my hubby becuase he loves that stuff.
I like Cereal and fruit for breakfast on days when I don't have time to cook.
I get a sugar headache just THINKING about pastry for breakfast.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
quote:Originally posted by Stephan: Nothing beats Key Lime Pie for breakfast.
*sugar coma*
Posted by Nighthawk (Member # 4176) on :
You forgot pizza... The anytime meal!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
My mom used to let us have leftover dessert (birthday cake, pumpkin pie, cheesecake...) for breakfast as long as we drank a glass of milk with it. But then, we were non-breakfast-eaters, and her theory was that it was healthier for us to eat anything than nothing.
Posted by Hank (Member # 8916) on :
I could never have dessert for breakfast. But when there are lots of yummy goodies around, I'll sometimes have what my roommates call "Breakfast dessert". I'll have a real breakfast (eggs and toast or the like) then half an hour later I'll have a dessert.
Posted by Launchywiggin (Member # 9116) on :
Pillsbury toaster strudels are a great dessert-breakfast.
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
Hank:
I admire your approach. Very wise.
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Related to dessert for breakfast is breakfast for dinner. I can only really do this if it's very late at night.
When I was a child my grandparents used to invite us over for Sunday dinner quite a bit -- we lived next door.
Dinner was Bisquik waffles (no eggs or sausage). At first it seemed like a kid's dream, but as the months went by I quickly grew tired of it. What's worse is we'd often be invited over on fast Sunday (Mormons fast for two meals the first Sunday of every month and then take the money that would be used and donate it to the church for use in feeding the poor --- obviously those who are unable to fast don't need to, but I was 10 or 11 at the time and had decided to take on the practice). I soon discovered that breaking your fast on syrup and waffles isn't fun.
My grandfather would take things a step further. After having breakfast for dinner, he'd have breakfast for dessert -- he would top his last waffle of the evening with a scoop of ice cream, several spoonfuls of jam AND maple syrup. Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
And people think the internet is responsible for short attention spans?
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lisa: Cold pizza. Good for dessert, good for breakfast, good for pretty much anything.
YES!
Posted by Nighthawk (Member # 4176) on :
No I don't think... er... what?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Originally posted by Tante Shvester:
quote:Originally posted by Lisa: Cold pizza. Good for dessert, good for breakfast, good for pretty much anything.
YES!
*high-fives Lisa and Tante*
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
You know what is terribly delicious for either breakfast or dessert? Pancakes topped with fresh pineapple, chocolate chips, and whipped cream. Seriously - it's awesome.
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
I agree that most breakfasts that American's eat are just one step away from dessert. Ever read the side of a common cereal box--they have more sugar than most good desserts.
Factoid for the day--Cheesecake was originally a breakfast food, along with Danish, Donuts and other breakfast pastries. These were common-man working breakfasts--used to bulk up for long hard, especially wintery work.
However, I can not do Pizza for Breakfast. I had Cold Pizza one time in my teens, and either caught a stomach flu that day, or had mild food poisoning. To this day I find cold pizza very unappetizing.
quote:Originally posted by Zalmoxis: Related to dessert for breakfast is breakfast for dinner. I can only really do this if it's very late at night.
When I was a child my grandparents used to invite us over for Sunday dinner quite a bit -- we lived next door.
Dinner was Bisquik waffles (no eggs or sausage). At first it seemed like a kid's dream, but as the months went by I quickly grew tired of it.
I love pancakes or waffles for dinner. I never have time to make them for breakfast but they make a terrific dinner (in my opinion).
When I was in grad school we used to have pancake parties. Everyone would bring something to go on the pancakes. We'd eat pancakes unil we were ready to pop and then lie on the floor until we'd digested enough pancakes to be able to ride our bikes home.
Ahh, those were the days!
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
When I was in high school my best friend and I would poach a dozen eggs for supper and wash them down with vodka (looks behind shoulder- good,no kids who can read).
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
What the ?
What gave you the idea to combine poached eggs and vodka?
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
I am guessing, being a teenager, and vodka being the only likker in her mom's cabinet.
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
Well, understand, I have no problem with wanting either vodka or poached eggs seperately, but I am curious as to the thinking that when eating poached eggs leads one to go,'wow, this would be so much better with vodka' or, vice versa. I mean, you might as well drink vodka with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Posted by DaisyMae (Member # 9722) on :
When I was pregnant with my first I had to attend WIC (federal "Women, Infants, and Children Health Program) meetings and one was about the importance of eating breakfast. The overall message was, "It doesn't matter WHAT you eat for breakfast just as long as you EAT breakfast." I didn't need the meeting to believe that, but now I feel fully justified in eating pizza (which WIC officially said was OKAY!) shrimp coctail or even just plain chocolate for breakfast. Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
It's yummier than you think. (contemplates omelettes and Romulan Ale)
Posted by Evie3217 (Member # 5426) on :
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen:
quote:Originally posted by Tante Shvester:
quote:Originally posted by Lisa: Cold pizza. Good for dessert, good for breakfast, good for pretty much anything.
YES!
*high-fives Lisa and Tante*
AMAZING!
I'm glad I'm not the only one. Eating cold pizza the next morning is a college pastime, carried down through generations of poor students.
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