chickencam Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I was wondering what you people eat for breakfast. It is my favourite meal of the day. During the week I eat porridge, tinned grapefruit and an Actimel yoghurt, but at weekends sometimes a boiled egg or bacon and egg. Hubby & YD like kippers but they are a bit much first thing for me. I also love toast, the ultimate convenience food especially when combined with an egg. DS has recently chosen to have a poached egg for his breakfast every day because he was bored with cereal and toast. A great breakfast for a growing child and a good way for me to get through some eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I have porridge with maple syrup. I find that if I don't have porridge I get desperately hungry by about 10am and end up eating things I shouldn't Our 6 yr old makes the porridge in the morning (we're trying to give them more and more responsibility) He's such a little poppet and stirs away like a trooper - no lumpy porridge when he's in charge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 I aggree if I don't eat my porridge I am so hungry by mid morning. I make mine in the microwave with rolled oats, in a big old soup bowl and add raisins to it before cooking, reminds me a bit of semolina with raisins which I used to love when I was little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I dont really have time for breakfast in the morning which is naughty really, I get up at 6am and leave the house not long after. I dont even feel hungry enough to eat it though either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Just porridge with a little bit of sugar on in the week. At weekends we have golden syrup on it instead and it's always washed down with a mug of coffee whatever the day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I have cereal My ultimate favourite is All bran (no - my mum cant understand it either ) on a weekend we have a full english dont get time for full english (or anything cooked) during the week cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Toast in the week but Oat So Simple Golden Syrup flavour if i have the time - yes i am a fussy eater and i wont eat any other flavour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Porridge with honey and a sprinkle of salt. I eat very little salt, but if I don't put salt on my porridge then I put butter on it That's how we used to have it at home when I was little - cream off the top of the milk and butter and sugar! Carl has poached duck egg on toast most days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm a cereal with hot milk person I alternate between own brand shreddies, bite sized Shredded wheat (unfortunately Nestle but the only product of theirs I buy ), no added sugar/salt muesli or porridge, well, instant hot oat cereal. At present I am adding blueberries to them all (yep, out of season but it's a hard habit to break ) I don't add sugar to cereals. In the summer I have luke warm milk with my cereals and ditch the porridge I used to have a lot of toast, but find that the breadmaker bread doesn't toast as I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Mornings are my worst time of day, it takes me ages to feel human I can't have anything remotely exciting for breakfast, and it can't be noisy, so no crunchy cereals, or toast I alternate between croissant, crumpets and cereal with hot milk, Shredded wheat or Weetabix. I wish I liked porridge because it is the perfect breakfast food and good for you, but just the smell makes me Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 I used to have a lot of toast, but find that the breadmaker bread doesn't toast as I like it My family moan about toast from the bread that I make in the breadmaker, but I like it, and I can't stand the taste of commercial sliced bread any more I think it is the soya and other additives which give it a weird smell and taste. I have read a lot about all the enzymes in bread that make it keep longer nut make it much harder to digest which is why so many people are now intolerant to gluten. Therefore I like to feed the family on bread made from flour water/milk and yeast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I clicked porridge as that would be my preferred option every day - I really need something sweet and stodgy to wake me up! But I often resort to toast or cereal if no time. I should really have an egg, but it is not sweet enough for me first thing. OH loves to make bacon and fried egg butties when he is off work and I never refuse them because they smell so good, but I always regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I used to have a lot of toast, but find that the breadmaker bread doesn't toast as I like it My family moan about toast from the bread that I make in the breadmaker, but I like it, and I can't stand the taste of commercial sliced bread any more I think it is the soya and other additives which give it a weird smell and taste. I have read a lot about all the enzymes in bread that make it keep longer nut make it much harder to digest which is why so many people are now intolerant to gluten. Therefore I like to feed the family on bread made from flour water/milk and yeast. Breadmaker toast is wonderful - really crunchy and delicious, stays crunchy despite lashings of jam and butter. Unlike bought bread toast that goes all limp and flimsy and tastes like soggy paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I am really bad at Breakfasts & often skip it I am afraid,then eat at about 11,which I KNOW is bad for me I have to have a fasting blood test next week & my Dr said that I can't eat anything before hand- told her I never eat Breakfast anyhow & I got a right telling off............ If I do manage it,its generally a poached egg on toast - I hate cereals with a passion & can't get into Porridge really either. Must try harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I always skip breakfast and always get a telling off from OH. I can usually eat 2-3 hours after i'm up but not before! It makes me feel really sick if I eat early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I can't face food in the morning, its a cup of coffee for me. Even when i do manage breakfast its a real nightmare as i don't like cereal and don't always fancy toast. If i'm going out in the car i have to eat or esle i get travel sick within a 100 yards of the house. I'm not a morning person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm an 'other' person! I have a chopped up apple, a tablespoon of linseeds and lots of homemade yoghurt. It's yummy and very filling, but does take quite a while to eat. 2 cups of filter coffee too, but I don't drink any more coffee during the day. On Saturdays I often have a boiled egg and toast instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Breadmaker toast is wonderful - really crunchy and delicious, stays crunchy despite lashings of jam and butter. Unlike bought bread toast that goes all limp and flimsy and tastes like soggy paper I quite aggree. Hubby made bacon egg and mushrooms for himself and DS at 7.15am this morning a bit early for me and ED who looked a bit green at the smell, she finds breakfast a real trial due to her social phobia, which always puts her in a tiz when she is going anywhere. She eats like a horse when we are staying at home it's a real shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I voted for porridge (but that's just on the days when I have time- about 3 times a week). One thing I have to have before anything else is a mug of green tea- I refuse to eat/drink anything unless I've had my cup of tea. I even take my green tea bags away with me in case (apart from my parents' house cos they are green tea fanatics too!) edited to say- and of course eggs will feature a lot more on the breakfast menu from this week because I have got my own supply I still can hardly believe it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Eggs - eggs mashed up in a cup with butter, bacon and mushroom omlette, fried eggs and sausage. I'm lo-carbing! If I get fed up with the cooked stuff I have a bowl of strawberries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
