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Mmmmm…Breakfast Floss

Kin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:24:18 +0000

If you love coffee, waffles, and bacon, why not infuse those flavors deep into your gums? Not only will you get the satisfaction of a delicious breakfast aftertaste, but also great oral hygiene! Each package contains the three flavors and each dispenses 12 yards of waxed dental floss. $5.95 at Archie McPhee.

A Powerful Post Morning Workout Sandwich

Kin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:16:09 +0000

There’s nothing like a great and healthy sandwich to help the body recover after an intense workout.

If lm not working out in the morning, my breakfast consists of 2 cups of cooked oatmeal, 2 slices of whole what bread, and Fuji apple. If I am working out however, the morning menu undergoes a slight transformation.

I present the Post Workout Morning Sandwich. It contains a heaping dose of healthy protein, healthy carbohydrates, a nice helping of fiber, and good fats to help you start the day right.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup of egg whites – 20 grams of protein
1 tbsp of natural peanut butter – 3.5 grams of protein, good fats
2 slices of Arnold’s Double Grain and More Double Oat Bread – 10 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, good carbohydrates
2 tsp of Smart Balance Buttery Spread, more good fats

Cook egg whites until well-done. Spread the peanut butter on one slice, and butter spread on the other. Insert egg whites and voila!

Beef up the sandwich some more by adding some greens and tomatoes.

Start Your Morning Right With Bacon and Egg T-Shirts

Kin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:36:52 +0000

For you sloppy eaters, you probably end up wearing your food after a meal. But what about the rest of us? While we might not want to get food all over our clothes, having pictures of our beloved breakfast items might be the next best thing. Nixon has stepped up to the plate in providing us breakfast and food lovers with egg and bacon T-shirts. The picture of the egg seems a bit of overkill as it takes up 50% of the front of the t-shirt. The bacon t-shirt on the other hand, is just perfect.

The Sunny-Side Up and Bacon T-shirts cost $24.00 each. Get yours here.

Starbucks To Sell Value Meals For $3.95

Kin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:59:44 +0000

All the noise about Starbucks offering value meals to the masses has come to fruition. Starting on March 3, customers will have multiple value meal selections to choose from, such as a tall latte and an oatmeal. The company is also introducing two new breakfast sandwiches, a bacon sandwich with egg and gouda cheese and a ham sandwich made with egg and cheddar. Just what we need on the menu, more artery-clogging food to start off the day. The new pairings are seen to save customers an average of $1.20.
It’s a gutsy move on Starbuck’s part. Since the company is seen as a premium coffee and food provider, there might be some slight risk in ‘cheapening’ the brand.

AP via Msnbc

Lines Out The Door For Denny’s Free Grand Slam

Kin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:37:24 +0000

From what I’ve been reading, it seems that there were long lines at Denny’s restaurants nationwide. Many people didn’t mind standing outside in the cold for a nice hot free breakfast.

One thing worth mentioning is that there was no limit on how many free breakfasts a customer could get. As long as the person didn’t mind going back outside to stand in line again.

Free Grand Slam Breakfast At Denny’s On Feb 3rd.

Kin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:55:16 +0000

If you were watching the Super Bowl in its entirety, then chances are, you saw the Denny’s commercials for a free Grand Slam breakfast. On February 3rd, from 6am to 2pm, you can get yourself a free Grand Slam breakfast . With that, a couple of thoughts come to mind.

One, advertising a free food promotion during the Super Bowl is gutsy. Will Denny’s be equipped and prepared to handle the extra order volume and possibly, lines of rowdy customers? Two, the quality of the signature breakfast might diminish. The Grand Slam is a staple at Denny’s and is probably one of the top selling items. While Denny’s isn’t known to provide the highest quality meals, its food is good enough for most customers. With an anticipated increase in customer volume tomorrow, there is a risk of leaning into the quantity over quality territory where the restaurant will be focused on cooking as many Grand Slams orders as it can to satisfy the demand.

~ Kin

Denny’s

Noodles For Breakfast? Why Not!

Kin — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:16:31 +0000

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Last week, I ran out of cereal and eggs for breakfast. I wasn’t about to go out to pick up fast food, or starve myself on the way to work, so I rummaged through my cabinets and found a pack of soba noodles. At first, I wasn’t familiar with the notion of having noodles for breakfast, but I believe this is the norm in some Asian countries. I’ve been eatng soba noodles for breakfast for the past week and I noticed that along with a cup of yogurt, it keeps me well satiated and my second breakfast is now into a mid-morning snack.

I prefer the Hakubaku brand of organic soba. Each 3.1 oz serving contains about 12 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and a negligible amount of sodium. When paired with a cup of yogurt, I can provide my body with 20 grams of protein first thing in the morning. Not bad at all.

~ Kin

Would You Like To Have Sugar For Breakfast?

Kin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:56:31 +0000

There’s a reason why your child is bouncing off the walls in the morning hours of the day. I was watching the Today Show this morning before I left for work and there was a segment on the amount of sugar in breakfast cereals that many children and adults eat for breakfast. In a new Consumer Reports study, 11 out of the 27 breakfast cereals that were analyzed were found to contain at least 40 percent of sugar by weight. That’s comparable to the amount of sugar in a Dunkin’ Donuts glazed doughnut. What shocked me were the two cereals that contained over 50% of sugar by weight. Those would be Post Golden Crisp and Kellogg’s Honey Smacks. However, there are several healthy alternatives to the sugar-laced breakfast choices, and those are, Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Kix, and Life.

I was also found that about 58% of adults who participated in the study ate cereals that are marketed to children. Honestly, I don’t find this shocking as adults were once children afterall, and most of the popular sugary cereals have been around for quite a long time.

I also found it amusing that children tend to pour more sugary cereals into their bowls and eat more. What do you expect? It’s like giving the kid free candy.

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The 4AM Omelet

Kin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:22:51 +0000

I woke up around 4AM this morning for work. My colleagues overseas are working on a project and I’m just making sure everything is running on schedule. When I woke up, I was extremely hungry, more so than when I wake up at the usual time. Seeing that I’m working remotely and I do have a lot of time before I go into the office, I decided to make an omelet. I didn’t have much to work with in the fridge, so I just used onions, scallions, and spinach to accompany the eggs. It felt nice to cook something decent in the morning, rather than just eat cereal and yogurt.

Power Up Your Oatmeal!

Kin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:38:36 +0000

With 5 grams of protein and a good dose of fiber in every 1/2 cup…oatmeal is a righteous power food on it’s own. But I don’t think I can eat more than a cup of cooked oatmeal as it’s filling, and I need more than10 grams of protein in the morning. I tried adding protein powder in the past, but I just didn’t like the grittiness of it. So I added one of those incredible, edible, eggs while the oatmeal was cooking. It didn’t affect the texture too much and it provided that extra boost of protein. And make sure you scramble the egg first.