What does a family buy during their first trip to the grocery store after a year of eating local in the North? I just so happen to have some first-hand experience in this. The items that flew off the grocery store shelves had one theme in common – breakfast.
- Six different types of cereal
- Bagels
- Bread
- Almond Butter
- Jam
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
- Yogurt (Yogurt? Yes, the super thick and sweet kind. That would be Gerard.)
- Coffee (Gerard again)
- And all manner of exotic fruit – oranges, kiwis, pineapple, cherries
Prior to a year ago, I was the sort of person who didn’t eat breakfast. My hunger sense didn’t kick in until at least 10 am. So getting up at 6:30 every morning to deal with food definitely didn’t come easily to me. But I did it. For one year, I cooked breakfast every morning. It probably did me a world of good to start my day with a protein rich, healthy meal. But since bagels and cereal have re-invaded the cupboard space, I no longer feel the need to rise early. I’ve gone back to old habits. Almost. Instead of a cup of tea to get me through my morning, I am still enjoying a big mug of hot frothed local milk. Guess I’m getting a protein rich breakfast after all. And I can sleep in. Bonus. Let them eat bagels!
Great post! Loved it! Hi Ho cheerios.