Cheap Thrill #5: Breakfast

Breakfast in Sheffield: Forge Bakehouse, yummy!

I love breakfast. I have never been the type of person who can survive on a cup of coffee until break or lunch. Even on days when I overslept, I still had to shovel something down my neck before I could leave the house. While I was working, breakfast was always a solitary affair, and usually consisted of a quick bowl of granola and yoghourt before I left for work. I would occasionally have porridge, but that would be cooked in the microwave while I made my packed lunch. 

Thank you Henrietta and Omelette for the eggs!

Now I have the time to indulge. At the weekend I sat at the table with my husband and enjoyed boiled eggs, laid by my nephew’s hens, with soldiers of home made bread! 

Better than a Bounty! Note the mug, in case I forget who I am!

This morning I made ‘Better than a Bounty’ porridge, courtesy of the Salted Tail (http://www.thesaltedtail.com/2016/08/recipe-better-than-bounty-porridge.html) which has to be tasted to be believed. And I didn't cook it in the microwave while I rushed around doing something else, I lovingly stirred it, watching it bubble and slowly thicken, taking the time to anticipate what I was about to enjoy.

Gotta love a new recipe book!

As part of my retirement goody basket, my daughter gave me a book of breakfasts, that I am looking forward to exploring - especially the family breakfasts that I will be able to make when our children come to stay, taking time to socialise over my favourite meal of the day! 

Can't wait to try!

And even if I am in a hurry, at least my granola will be home made! The joy, oh the joy!