I need no explanation for my complete desire to make this concoction of pork fat and sugar. It is, without a doubt, a true indulgence during breakfast. You don’t even need to eat anything else. Just make sure no one is around to judge you for eating like the pig you are.
| Recipe: Maple Glazed Bacon
Makes 8 strips 1- 8 piece packet of bacon (I think it comes in eight or ten.) 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 tablespoon spicy brown mustard Brown sugar to sprinkle on top
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This is a great recipe that can be served multiple ways. Cut open and drizzle with honey (see below). Spread some butter and jam. Make a plain egg omelet, throw some bacon on top and you’ve got a breakfast fit for hungry bellies. These biscuits can be paired with anything. Ham? Okay. Sliced cheese? Sure. A copious amount of maple syrup. Yeah, why not? They crumble under your fingers, smell heavenly of butter, and would make any Southern grandma pretty proud. They are just that good.
| Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits (Courtesy of Epicurious)
Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 of stick chilled, unsalted butter cut into 1/4” cubes 1/2 cup buttermilk
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I love pancakes. I think it’s because I love bread. And what is a pancake if not a flat piece of bread smothered in some sugary syrup? I made a whole wheat version to quell my guilt of craving a whole stack of them. Rest assured that I did not eat all ten, no matter how tempting. I am not that gross or greedy.
| Recipe: Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
Makes 10 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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| Recipe: Strawberry Sauce
Makes about 1 cup 1/2 bag of frozen strawberries, defrosted 1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup Sugar to taste
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And now I want to vomit in my mouth. There is a divided group who are either completely disgusted by this and would not touch a breakfast hoagie given to them for free by others who realized their mistake of buying a breakfast hoagie or those who are only slightly disgusted and would venture a bite of Philly cheese steak in the wee hours of the morning. I am with the former group. I understand the temptation to eat on the run when dealing with early mornings during the week. I rarely eat much when I am forced to wake up at 5:15 and must commute with a bus full of strangers. I usually have a yogurt and a banana and deal with my hunger until lunch when I dive head first into a bowl full of carbs. But a breakfast hoagie on the weekends when you should savor free time and eat a proper meal? That should be consider a sin! Begone with your demon ways! Ahem….excuse me.
This week I suggest a good helping of great breakfast food. I am not saying healthy food because that would be ridiculous. I mean good, hearty meals that will probably leave you in a coma or not. I guess that really depends on how much you eat of each. But good God (wo)man, don’t eat a sandwich meant to give you a heart attack. I usually steal Julia Child’s motto of ‘Everything in moderation, including moderation’, but if you are really considering Wawa’s newest specialty, I urge you to moderate! Save yourself before it’s too late!
| Recipe: Egg Crepe Burritos
Serves 2 or 1 depending on how you view it 1 egg 1/4 lb of ground beef 1 plum tomato, chopped 1/4 of large onion, diced 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed Shredded Muenster cheese, or cheddar or whatever you like Salt and pepper, to taste Sour cream, optional Scallions, optional
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