Always Start with Coffee

Day 1
I woke up excited to begin my day, as always, with BREAKFAST! I started with a Krispy Kreme doughnut for inspiration. 20 seconds in the microwave, let me tell you it was INSPIRING.

The menu for today:

Freshly brewed cinnamon-nutmeg coffee
Cheesy British scrambled eggs
Roasted red breakfast potatoes

Let us begin.

Coffee : a vital nutrient in my opinion. Hey, a cup a day is said to promote a positive mood. Now my opinion is fact. I only use a french press,and it has never let me down. They are pretty inexpensive, mine is a Bodum original that my wonderful brother got me for Christmas! I looked it up, it's only $20 at target.com:)


What you'll need
A coffee grinder
1/2 cup of freshly roasted beans
12 oz. hot water
Dash of desired seasonings...today: cinnamon and nutmeg!


1. Bring about 12 oz. of water to a boil. Turn off the heat and let it sit for about 30-45 seconds.
2. While the water is boiling, grind your beans. If you don't have a measuring cup on hand, a good way to measure is to fill to the first line for every 6 oz. serving of coffee. I fill it to the top to make a full french press.
3. Pour the grounds into the press, add hot water.
4. Stir with a wooden spoon- metal can crack the glass!
5. Put the top on and let it sit for 3 minutes.
6. Gently push down and serve immediately!

Roasted red breakfast potatoes
YUM! These are a hit and pretty inexpensive if you're on a grad school budget like me:)

3 small red potatoes, in skin
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp salt
2 dashes Herbs de Provence

1. Rinse potatoes. Cube potatoes by cutting in half, quarters, and then eighths. The smaller they are, the faster they will cook!
2. Place a medium saucepan or skillet on medium heat. Add oil and salt to pan.
3. Quickly add potatoes to pan. Use a spatula to coat all evenly with oil and salt!
4. Spread evenly in pan.
5. Add desired herbs. Sprinkle lightly over the potatoes. Rosemary and thyme works great!
5. Stir every minute or so.
6. After about 4 minutes, start flipping so that potatoes are cooked evenly.
7. Potatoes will take about 12 minutes to cook. You know they are done when the skins and light brown and crispy and the insides are soft when lightly pressed with the spatula!

Cheesy British Scrambled Eggs
In a bowl, combine
2 eggs
2 tbsp almond milk*
Dash Lawry's season salt
Dash black pepper
Whisk with a fork until evenly mixed.

Grate in a small bowl and set aside:
1 oz. mozzarella cheese
2 oz. British cheddar with caramelized onions (Trader Joe's brand)

* I prefer almond milk for health reasons, but any kind of milk or half n half even will do!

1. In a medium saucepan on medium heat, add egg mixture and immediately begin stirring.
2. Once eggs begin to fluff, add mozzarella. Fold into eggs.
3. Add British cheddar as the final touch and fold into eggs.
4. Take off heat before eggs begin to brown!

Kristina, my wonderful roommate and co-chef, sat by our window and enjoyed our creations. Just another morning in our house.

Hope you all enjoy!

Song for the day: http://grooveshark.com/s/Awake+My+Soul/2Ca3Yn?src=5

Awake My Soul, Mumford & Sons...my inspiration for this blog and a celebration of some incredible British folk rock perfection.