A few of my good friends are egg haters. I get it. If you think about the etiology of an egg...it's weird. As a self-proclaimed "pescatarian" who dabbles in Jewish penicillin and homemade turkey meatballs, I rely on eggs as one of my "go to" sources of protein. During the week, my breakfasts typically consist of a Siggi's thrown into my bag, then eaten in haste with the neon blue glow of my computer screen as ambiance. Now as a working girl, the weekends are my opportunity to enjoy a leisurely and warm breakfast, typically accompanied by Williamsburg mayo on some form of sprouted grain. In honor of Passover and in an effort to utilize my matzo in a more highbrow way than slathered with Earth Balance, I found inspiration from a recipe in the
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Egg Mcmuff Muff
Sprouted Grain and Seed English Muffin, Williamsburg Mayo, Egg Over Medium with Cabot Clothbound Cheddar and Chili Flakes
Breakfast of Champions
Sprouted grain bread, reduced fat organic cream cheese, wild smoked salmon, red onion, scrambled eggs and oscietra caviar
After a refreshing loop around the park, this was a just reward on this fall-like day and a great way to utilize some leftover caviar.
Who Needs Bologna?
Toasted multigrain bread with Dijon mustard, McClure’s spicy pickles, hard boiled eggs, hummus, red onion, and tomatoes.
Avocado Two Ways
Ezekiel sprouted grain tortilla with scrambled egg whites, Cabot Clothbound Cheddar, Williamsberg mayo and chili flakes (top)
Ezekiel sprouted grain tortilla with scrambled eggs, red onion, organic cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado and Melinda's extra hot sauce
So Sprouty
Huevos Rancheros con Matzoh
Wheat Bran Matzoh with warmed black beans, homemade pico de gallo and a poached egg.
Continuing my enjoyment of the black turtle beans, I integrated them into a Passover appropriate breakfast and enjoyed it with a "radish head".
Morning Stories
Egg white scramble with jarlsberg lite and chili flakes. Toasted Amy's peasant bread with "williamsburg mayo".