The Manly Breakfast

Last we talked about food in general. Now we discuss what a man should eat when he wakes up. First you need to find a good diner or truck stop and belly up to the counter. It should be local and should never be a chain. Once you become a regular, the waitress or the owner will know exactly what you want and when you want it. Your seat will always be waiting for you and your breakfast will appear within minutes of you showing up. They'll be pouring your first cup of coffee before your ass is on your seat. This is why you'll never choose a chain. You can't get that type of service in a Denny's. Remember you're a regular. Tip big. Your waitress is a hard working gal and will keep the coffee flowing at the envy of all the other diners.

Below are your manly choices of meals. If your diner doesn't serve them, find a new diner!

Acceptable Breakfast meals:

Breakfast should always come with: toast (white bread) w/ butter, coffee (black) unless otherwise noted.

1. Steak, eggs, home fries.-- Preferred over everything else.

2. ggs over easy, corned beef hash.

3. Bacon (at least a ½ pound) eggs.

4. Oatmeal or Grits w/butter and salt.

5. Ham (at least a ½ pound) eggs.

6. Cereal* (corn flakes or Cheerios) w/ whole milk. (goes good with a hangover)

7. Pork chops eggs, hash browns, apple fritters.

8. S.O.S (Gravy over white toast), Scrambled Eggs, coffee (black)

9. Spam and eggs on white toast, coffee (black) (normally a home type meal but once you're a regular, your diner will make it for you.)

10. Bloody Mary. (The only place a celery stalk is allowed!) Also this a breakfast you'll have to make yourself or can go to your local saloon(if it's open). Diners, as a rule don't serve Bloody Marys but if you become a regular, you might just luck out!)

11.Shot of Whiskey. (for when you have a cold and need to get moving fast. Again not at the diner normally, but for a regular, the waitress or owner will add a jigger to your coffee or look the other way when you open your hip flask.)

Serving notes.

Eggs are always served scrambled, sunny side or over easy and very runny . Have at least 3 or 4 eggs at a time, never just two!

Cereal is tricky. Never eat cereal more than two days in a row. You’re not a kid anymore and you’re not ready for the retirement home yet!

Sure you can have a piece of fruit or some juice with your breakfast. But remember that ain't breakfast. That's just for your sweet tooth.

Bagle, muffins, granola, fruit cups and crepes are all off limits. The occasional donut is OK.

These meals suggestions do not include breakfast while hunting, fishing, or camping. We'll cover "Camp Food" later!

Steak, eggs, home fries and toast The perfect beginning of the day.

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