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Farm Kitchen:  What's breakfast like at your house??  |
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Mollie
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
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 Posted - Jun 20 2005 : 06:18:03 AM
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| I enjoy cooking, but breakfast is always a challenge to change it up sometimes. I become a creature of habit and have the same thing over and over. Lately DH has cereal (Honey Nut Cheerios or oatmeal), fruit (strawberries, bananas, or blueberries), OJ, coffee, and usually a bagel or whole wheat toast. I usually have 2 boiled eggs, whole wheat toast, banana, and coffee. (I do limit the eggs and some days have cereal) Later in the morning I have some yogurt usually. What's your breakfast like?? When do you have breakfast?? I am an early riser (5:30am) but try to eat by 6:30am. Mollie |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2005 : 06:28:57 AM
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I am from The Old School. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gets your body in gear. Around here, things are much simpler...not better...just simpler now that we only have three at home. We all have something different unless it is one of the days we have family breakfast (weekends). Coffee, first and foremost for my husband and I. Then he normally has a bowl of homemade granola and a piece of fruit. The kids (16, 13 and 9) have bagels, fruit and eggs or toad in a hole. In the colder weather, we do more meat/eggs type breakfast adding grain such as cooked wheat, barley or oats.
Blessings & Bliss!.· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
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Wife, Mother, Natural Woman, Savonnière, Writer, Baker, Gardener.
Soulmate to Jerry for 30 years
Mom to Zach, Gesikah, Nathan, Hannah, Rachel and Benjamin
Yetta to Sam
"It's no bad thing to celebrate a simple life" ~ Bilbo Baggins
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2005 : 12:42:19 PM
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Husband leaves really early for work so the kids and I eat a little later..especially now that school is out for summer. We have cereal about once a week ..usually cheerios or chex...with juice. More often we have eggs and toast or bagel and juice. If it is cold out we have hot cereal (zoom is the kids favorite, but we have all different types) some days I make muffins the night before we and we have muffins and fruit. In summer I love to just have mixed fruit and yogurt. Once a week or so we have fruit smoothies made with goats milk, bananas and frozen berries..sometimes with yogurt. The kids would have them every day!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things! |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2005 : 1:18:41 PM
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Okay, let me be the first one to ask - what is a "toad in the hole"? I know it must be good because it sounds terrible!
jpbluesky
Heartland girl |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2005 : 1:42:30 PM
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Oh it is yummy!!!! It is a piece of bread with a hole cut out (biscuit cutter works great),place the bread in a skillet with a little butter, on low/med heat, break an egg in the hole and cook until the egg is set or done to your liking. Run a spatula under the bread/egg every now and then to keep it from sticking or burning. Salt-pepper and eat!
Blessings & Bliss!.· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
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((¸¸.·´ .·´ -:¦:-~Susan~
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
Wife, Mother, Natural Woman, Savonnière, Writer, Baker, Gardener.
Soulmate to Jerry for 30 years
Mom to Zach, Gesikah, Nathan, Hannah, Rachel and Benjamin
Yetta to Sam
"It's no bad thing to celebrate a simple life" ~ Bilbo Baggins
If your knees aren't green by the end of the day, you need to seriously re-examine your life. |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
2173 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2005 : 2:02:19 PM
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Susan, too funny! Up here, (or at least my daughter learned this from one of her early boyfriends - was news to me!), he called them "Gypsy One Eyes". Kinda funny how they are named regionally, isn't it?
My breakfast is pretty simple. Oatmeal with a banana and a cup of coffee, usually.
I have a question for you too. What is a Savonnière?
Thanks!
****Gardener, Stitcher, Spiritual Explorer and Appreciator of all Things Natural****
"Begin to weave and God will give the thread." - German Proverb |
Edited by - Clare on Jun 20 2005 2:04:13 PM |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2005 : 2:06:24 PM
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one who makes soap - 'tis French - savon is soap in French.
Blessings & Bliss!.· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
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((¸¸.·´ .·´ -:¦:-~Susan~
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
Wife, Mother, Natural Woman, Savonnière, Writer, Baker, Gardener.
Soulmate to Jerry for 30 years
Mom to Zach, Gesikah, Nathan, Hannah, Rachel and Benjamin
Yetta to Sam
"It's no bad thing to celebrate a simple life" ~ Bilbo Baggins
If your knees aren't green by the end of the day, you need to seriously re-examine your life. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2005 : 4:20:01 PM
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I rememeber making toad in a hole for breakfast at girl's camp as a kid. yummy. My kids like me to make "egg McHomebodies" sometimes too...
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things! |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Jun 23 2005 : 7:00:13 PM
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Toad in a hole here too but I think it is an etnically based name. Very common in England and Ireland so maybe that name is used in areas where those settlers arrived. We are fruit, yogurt, cereal people for the most part unless we have company where the request is always for french bread french toast with fresh strawberries and cream. Bagels are my son's favorite and my husband is an eggs and bacon, sausage or ham kind of man. I like the brunch approach where you can graze on a number of yummy things! But that does't happen too often around here anymore because I am the cook!I will post a recipe to share for Apple Pan Dutchy that is really good if you like pancakes and gingered apples. Sort of nice for a special morning and not hard to do. There are some good casseroles you can make ahead that are good also!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2005 : 10:38:20 PM
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I know you gals will think I am wierd but I hate the smell of french toast cooking!! I never ever cook it at home for that reason. My husband loves it and any time we ever go out for breakfast (next to never) he always orders it. I feel guilty a little, but can't stand that smell.
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things! |
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 08:55:16 AM
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Bramble that Apple Pan Dutchy sounds yummy!
Blessed Be
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 08:57:34 AM
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In my house as a kid my Mom called this "toad in the hole" a One Eyed Jack. But it's essentialy the same thing and it is good.
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 09:07:38 AM
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Well since I am from an Irish family, it very well may be an ethnic name. My whole family was Irish (both sides) except for one French grandmother. Jerry's parents were from Germany. All 4 grandparents came over before WW2 when Jerry's parents were young. I learned so much from his mom about cooking. And they still cooked like they lived in the old country.
Blessings & Bliss!.· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
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((¸¸.·´ .·´ -:¦:-~Susan~
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
Wife, Mother, Natural Woman, Savonnière, Writer, Baker, Gardener.
Soulmate to Jerry for 30 years
Mom to Zach, Gesikah, Nathan, Hannah, Rachel and Benjamin
Yetta to Sam
"It's no bad thing to celebrate a simple life" ~ Bilbo Baggins
If your knees aren't green by the end of the day, you need to seriously re-examine your life. |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 11:38:57 AM
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Breakfast or brunch is my favorite meal to fix, but I actually only cook breakfast on the weekends usually since I work during the week. During the week it's usually cereal and fruit or yogurt and fruit and coffee, of course, made in the press. On weekends we usually have eggs and sausage, bacon or ham(DS raises pigs for FFA), sourdough pancakes(with huckleberries if I have them), French toast, etc. I also help cater on weekends for the lady that runs a retreat house just outside of town so I have lots of great breakfast casserole recipes I could share.
Bramble---is the Apple Pan Dutchy like a Dutch Baby?? I love those!
Marcia
"I suppose the pleasure of country life lies really in the eternally renewed evidence of the determination to live." Vita Sackville-West
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 11:49:18 AM
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All these breakfasts sound so yummy and healthy. I am embarrased to say what my family likes. When I was younger I used to make something called French Breakfast Puffs. Now it is a rare treat. It is sort of a cake like muffin with nutmeg flavor, rolled in butter, sugar and cinnamon. I could make a mean omelet too. DH loves sausage and likes it on a bagel with cheese. My daughter prefers Life cereal in the summer. During school it is more subtansial, hard boiled egg, muffins, juice. For myself... Let go of my EGGO, and black coffee.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. http://www.xs4all.nl/~josvg/cits/sb/sb101.html |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 12:37:14 PM
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I love French Breakfast Puffs! Whenever I make those I always eat the most :)
Marcia
"I suppose the pleasure of country life lies really in the eternally renewed evidence of the determination to live." Vita Sackville-West
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 6:29:59 PM
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what are "breakfast puffs?"
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 8:21:04 PM
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Hi Sqrl, French Breakfast Puffs is an old Southern recipie for a muffin with nutmeg flavor, when hot out of the oven they are dipped in melted butter and then rolled in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. They are heavenly! Everyone that has tried them has loved them. If you would like the recipe I can post it. No one can eat just one!
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. http://www.xs4all.nl/~josvg/cits/sb/sb101.html |
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cecelia
True Blue Farmgirl
497 Posts
cecelia
new york
USA
497 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2005 : 4:30:59 PM
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I like variety but eat a light breakfast: 1 egg, 1 toast, tea or coffee and fruit. Sometimes cereal: Weetabix, All Bran, Cheerios; plain yogurt with honey & walnuts, or fruit. My 83 yr. old Mom got me started on the plain yogurt, I used to eat the sweet ones only. Once a week my Mom & I go out to eat, where I splurge with bacon, but only in certain restaurants (some bacon tastes really bad!). If I have time I make pancakes from a mix, buckwheat usually. My DH eats oatmeal every day.
Cecelia
ce's farm
"Curiosity is one of the forms of feminine bravery" Victor Hugo |
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Cindy Young
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Cindy
Allendale
MI
USA
33 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2005 : 05:46:24 AM
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My typical breakfast is maybe a cup or so of Dannon Plain Fat free yogurt ( I buy it in the quart size) mixed with a diced orange. I love the combination of tart and sweet. Not a lot of protein involved in this breakfast, but it usually holds me for about 3 hours, them an early lunch. Since I am trying to watch my weight (I lost 30# in the past year...mostly doing South Beach diet and running...mind you, I am nearly 52!!)(just ran my 2nd 5k on Sat. in 30:54!!!!yay...a "personal record" for me!!!) I typically don't eat a huge farm style breakfast. Occasionally a piece of ww toast with natural p-nut butter. Oh, and always, just one cup of coffee.
Blessings,
Cindy
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2Timothy 4:7 |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2005 : 06:02:36 AM
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Homemade grapenuts today!!! YUMMY. Making another pan this afternoon so I can share them with my mom and older children.
Blessings & Bliss!.· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
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((¸¸.·´ .·´ -:¦:-~Susan~
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
Wife, Mother, Natural Woman, Savonnière, Writer, Baker, Gardener.
Soulmate to Jerry for 30 years
Mom to Zach, Gesikah, Nathan, Hannah, Rachel and Benjamin
Yetta to Sam
"It's no bad thing to celebrate a simple life" ~ Bilbo Baggins
If your knees aren't green by the end of the day, you need to seriously re-examine your life. |
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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Joy
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Posted - Jun 29 2005 : 4:23:02 PM
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Expanding on this theme: Any summer favorites here?
I have an oven french bread recipe that is totally to die for with just picked raspberries. I always serve it when we have company as it makes a lasagna pan full. Too much for the two of us. Another favorite in summer is veggie pizza for breakfast. Easy to make a dozen at a time, freeze ten, eat two, breakfast in the freezer for 5 other days.
Thanks for all the good ideas.
Joy
To live without farm life is merely existing, to live with farm life is living life to it very last experience. |
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PJJ
True Blue Farmgirl
95 Posts
Paula
Bristow
OK
USA
95 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2005 : 10:24:09 PM
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Okay, "no fair." If you post yummy sounding items, it is now *required* you post the recipe as well!
To start -- oven french bread, veggie pizza and homemade grapenuts!
:)
Paula J.
Paula J., with Ty, Cara, Brody, Blue, and Fidget |
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2005 : 08:27:49 AM
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MeadowLark, I would love to have that recipe. Thanks
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com |
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2005 : 08:29:55 AM
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definitely have to post the homemade grape nuts. My husband loves them.
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com |
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ivmeer
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Amanda
Pawtucket
RI
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2005 : 06:00:15 AM
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I have these recipes that I got out of the Chicago Sun-Times several years ago for cornmeal mush with stewed fruit. It makes a ton and it reheats well, for when you don't have a lot of time on weekday mornings (put it in the microwave or in a saucepan to reheat it, mash it up with a spoon, and it's fine.
Stewed winter fruit
2 cups mixed dried fruit, coarsely chopped (I've used all kinds, but I find that apricots, dried cranberries, raisins, and currants work especially well)
1 1/2 cups orange juic
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (I just use a teaspoon ground cinnamon)
1 whole star anise, optional
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts (I usually omit these and it's fine)
1. In a medium saucepan, combine dried fruit, orange juice, water, bropwn sugar and cinnamon sticks, and, if desired, star anise. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fruit is softened and liquid is reduced to a thick syrup, about 15 minutes.
2. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks. Stir in vanilla and, when ready to serve, walnuts. Serve war, room temperature, or chilled.
Morning Maple Polenta
1/4 cup pine nuts, optional (I've made it with and without, and the pine nuts are really special. They're also really expensive, so it's your call)
5 cups low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, optional
1/4 cup raisins (I omit this because I serve it with the stewed fruit on top)
3/4 cup milk, half-and-half or cream, optional.
1. If using pine nuts, put them in small, dry skillet over medium-low heat and toast, stirring continuously, until light golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and salt and bring to a low boil. Stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps from forming, pour in cornmeal in a thin, steady stream. REduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until polenta is very thick and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes. (Incidentally, if you've ever made regular polenta before, you'll find that this is actually much easier and splatters a lot less)
3. Stir in maple syrup and transfer to warmed individual bowls. Top each serving with butter, raisins, pine nuts, and a drizzle of milk, half-and-half, or cream.
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What's breakfast like at your house??
