What's for breakfast

Post by **DukkhaWaynhim** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:53 am

On the south side of Louisville, KY there is the best Shoneys -- their bkfst bar is open all day Sunday. They are the nicest people you've ever met, and they really know how to cook. Let's be honest - usually, buffet food is mediocre, underseasoned, and made so quickly in such mass quantities that it is a downer of an experience, where you end up unpleasantly full of food and regret.
This Shoneys kills that stereotype dead.

dw

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:55 am

Louisville, KY huh?

I'll keep that in mind when it's time for the barrel of Member's Mark with my name on it is to be bottled...

Post by **dlbpharmd** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:20 am

I effin' HATE Shoney's. The one we have here is the absolute worst. The Ryan's in Knoxville is pretty bad too, but there is a Golden Corral that isn't bad.

Post by **Worm of Despite** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:36 am

dlbpharmd wrote:but there is a Golden Corral that isn't bad.

Ah man, I love Golden Corral! My grandfather took me there the first day I returned from London. Very good reintroduction to Southern food! I had missed the land of heaping portions and drink refills.

I remember asking for a Coke one time at a fish and chips place in London. They gave me a small plastic glass with no ice and a Coke can. No ice! Blasphemy!

As for my breakfast: the Big Country Platter from Hardee's. Eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, a biscuit, and a sausage pattie. I usually always eat cereal, but ya gotta treat yourself once in a while.

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:55 am

All of the Golden Corral's and Ryan's have closed up around here. Ryan's is supposedly switching over to a chain called Whistle Stop; I know nothing of them yet. So our choices here for buffets are a multitude of Chinese buffets, and we have several good ones, Shoney's, and the newer buffet called Morrisons. Our Shoney's is decent for breakfast/Sunday brunch, but I don't care for their lunch/dinner buffets.

I am curently working on my 12 oz. of coffee. I think today I'll treat myself and Beorn to Breakfast Mac and Cheese once he wakes up. He leaves for camp in a little over a week, and we haven't had it in awhile. It will be nice to put him in a good mood before I start him on the pile of laundry.

:::it's good to be The Mommy:::

Post by **DukkhaWaynhim** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 12:54 pm

2-12oz cans of Diet Coke - the breakfast of the incredibly hurried... [sigh]

dw

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:44 pm

:::sigh:::

I woke up hungry this morning (I hate that), so I'm going to use my egg 'n muffin toaster I got on clearance for $7.00 after the holidays and make myself an egg, ham, and cheese sandwich on an English muffin. Basically a home made Egg McMuffin.

:::yeah, good healthy choice, Menolly...not:::

Working on my 12 oz. cuppa joe, and I'll drink my V-8 while the components of my sandwich are cooking.

Post by **Worm of Despite** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:52 pm

Had a bowl of cereal (Quaker Granola), garnished with bananas, dried pineapple, and blueberries. Also had a slice of toast with peanut butter and sweet orange marmalade.

I make a pretty hefty bowl of the cereal. I've noticed my appetite's been going up with my weight, as well as my need to consume energy for working out.

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:07 pm

That bowl of cereal sounds yummy, LF!

Has the nutritionist recommended a goal weight? Or does it all depend on muscle mass you build as you exercise?

Post by **Worm of Despite** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:27 pm

Menolly wrote:That bowl of cereal sounds yummy, LF!

Has the nutritionist recommended a goal weight? Or does it all depend on muscle mass you build as you exercise?

I don't regularly go to a dietician, but I did have a meeting with one a couple months ago, when I was 120 pounds. She recommended 185-190 for my height. I'm currently fluctuating around 160 (162 to be exact). I'm out of the "danger zone," which is a relief.

I'm going to miss all those Frosties and P&J sandwiches I ate in bed!

Then again, I've heard of people who work in fourth meals, as their metabolism and workout regiment calls for more energy.

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:42 pm

:::nodding:::

I've heard of 4th meal as well. But my understanding is that the 4th meal is much lighter than the typical three square. More like a snack, really.

If I was an active person who exercised, I would probably try the "grazing" concept of eating, more so than three square and snacks. But I think right now following a defined regimine of eating is the most effective course for you.

Post by **aliantha** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:26 pm

Menolly wrote::::sigh:::

I woke up hungry this morning (I hate that), so I'm going to use my egg 'n muffin toaster I got on clearance for $7.00 after the holidays and make myself an egg, ham, and cheese sandwich on an English muffin. Basically a home made Egg McMuffin.

:::yeah, good healthy choice, Menolly...not:::

I've made these, even though I don't have the fancy machine.

The components actually aren't that bad -- Canadian bacon is on the Weight Watchers list, and so are eggs. I've made it more Weight Watchers-friendly in the past by using soy cheese instead of regular and turkey Canadian bacon instead of the regular kind, and putting it on a whole-wheat English muffin. No, really, it's tasty that way!

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:44 pm

Sounds good!

Unfortunately, I use DAK luncheon meat ham slices instead of Canadian-style bacon, so the fat and calorie count goes up right there.

Post by **Damelon** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:02 pm

I have some old sourdough and pumpernickel bread in the bin. I think making French Toast this morning is a capital idea.

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:44 pm

Oh...yummy!

So far all I have had this morning is my coffee. I should go grab my V-8...

Post by **drew** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:49 pm

Hashbrown/pan fries (Whatever term you prefer) made from leftover BBQ potatos

Post by **Avatar** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:30 am

Damelon wrote:I think making French Toast this morning is a capital idea.

The real question is whether you eat it sweet or savoury...

--A

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:06 am

Savory French Toast, Av?

I've had savory bread puddings, but I don't think I've ever heard of a savory French Toast. Unless you mean something like a Monte Cristo sandwich? Will you please give an example?

Right now I'm working on my cofee, V-8 to come later.

Post by **Avatar** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:13 am

Yeah, I'm not joking. My GF, for example, believes that French Toast is a savoury...she eats it with Worchestershire sauce and the like.

Me, I eat it with icing sugar.

--A

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:22 am

But it's still just bread slices dipped in an egg wash and then pan fried? Nothing added? Hmmm...I don't think I could go for the worchestershire on it.

But that's just me. To each his own.

I'm a real Vermont maple syrup (although Canadian is really good as well) on French Toast gal. I usually whisk in a little confectioners sugar and some cinammon into my French Toast egg wash before dipping the bread.

BTW...good morning (or is it afternoon?). I think I was crashed out before I ever saw you over on the Hangar...

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