When I was a younger man, my job
frequently took me on the road. No matter what was on my agenda I tried to
schedule a full breakfast every day to start my day off right. I grew up
thinking that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If there wasn't
time for a complete breakfast I frequently ended up having a continental
breakfast.
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| English muffin and scrambled eggs |
In
a hotel a continental breakfast buffet usually consists of an assortment of
individual size boxes of dry cereals that convert into a serving bowl. You
cut the box open on the dotted lines, open the waxed paper inside and pour
the milk right into the waxed paper bag with the cereal. It's fun and
comforting. I grew up in a simpler time as a baby boomer.
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| Retro cereal bowl. Just pour the milk in. |
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| A really quick breakfast. |
It was in the early 80’s I first discovered “broiled grapefruit.” Even today I think many people have never heard about it, or tasted one.
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| Cut through grapefruit segments |
INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)
1 whole grapefruit, cut in half, pink, ruby red, or plain
4 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, divided
2 tsp. butter, cut into 4 pieces, optional
1 whole Maraschino cherries,* drained, cut in half
NOTE: *You may use any fresh fruit berry to decorate the center of the grapefruit.
1 whole grapefruit, cut in half, pink, ruby red, or plain
4 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, divided
2 tsp. butter, cut into 4 pieces, optional
1 whole Maraschino cherries,* drained, cut in half
NOTE: *You may use any fresh fruit berry to decorate the center of the grapefruit.
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| Don't complain I didn't invent this |
DIRECTIONS
Place your oven rack in the
center. Turn on the broiler. If you have a Crème Brûlée torch you can eliminate
using the oven and use it instead. |
| Lay on the brown sugar |
Cut each grapefruit in half.
Using a grapefruit knife or a small serrated knife, cut the individual triangular shaped grapefruit
sections so that when served they can easily be removed with a spoon. Place each grapefruit
half into an oven proof deep ramekin.
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| Remove from oven and garnish with maraschino cherry |
Once you have sectioned the
halves, place a small
pat of butter in the center of each grapefruit half. Mix the brown sugar
and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the tops of each grapefruit
half. Place the ramekins in the
broiler, leaving the door open enough so that you can watch the
grapefruit so
that the tops don’t burn. Broil until the butter is melted and sugar is
starting
to brown and caramelize.
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| Maybe you prefer blackberries |
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| Why not finish with a sweet roll or a donut? |
What would a Continental breakfast be without a refreshing drink to suit the occasion. The mimosa is an excellent choice. To build a mimosa you only need two ingredients; champagne (sparkling wine) and orange juice. I prefer a good quality dry prosecco or a brute champagne and fresh squeezed orange juice. There is nothing worse than starting the day with a headache caused by drinking cheap champagne.
My brother, who lives in the south is always trying to show me how to barbecue. Today he sent me a picture of his bacon wrapped pork tenderloins and chicken.
Does anyone remember eating cereal in a box? What is your favorite breakfast item or drink? How did you celebrate Father's Day.
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| Can I interest you in a prosecco mimosa for Father's Day? |
To many, a classic mimosa is about 1/4 champagne and 3/4 orange juice. I prefer equal parts of each. Fill the glass half way with champagne and top off with orange juice. Do not stir or shake. Enjoy the day and please drink responsibly. Happy Father's Day!
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| Maybe you're a Bloody Mary person |
© TMelle 2014
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