I know a blog about breakfast may seem a little odd but as I was preparing my delicious tropical fruit smoothie this morning I thought about all the various breakfasts that I have eaten in the countries I have lived in and the countries I have visited.
I started my life in England where oat porridge or toast and jam seemed to be the everyday norm, and at the weekend egg and bacon or kippers. In East Africa bread was a scarcity in the 80’s and I found myself eating Papaya with lime juice for breakfast. In Canada I resorted to packages of various cereals or occasionally yummy blueberry pancakes. In Norway bread was delicious and an absolute must. In The Netherlands I went back to basics with toast and jam. In Singapore I ended up eating crackers with peanut butter. In New Zealand back to basics again and now living in Australia I love my tropical fruit smoothies.
Breakfast is so vastly different all over the world. The French have their croissants. In Asia breakfast is often a savoury meal. The Americans have a vast Varity of egg or pancake dishes. The list of various breakfasts is long and varied …..
I know personally I am brave when it comes to tasting foods in different countries as long as we are talking lunch or dinner however for some reason I am a bit more reserved when it comes to breakfast.
What unusual breakfast have you eaten overseas or in your home country?
My favorite breakfast anywhere in the world is in Vietnam, where they eat pho, a hearty noodle soup, for breakfast. It’s the sort of thing people in the U.S. (where I live) would only tend to eat for lunch or dinner, but restaurants all over Vietnam start serving it early in the morning. Throw in some hot sauce and it’s a great way to wake up!
That sounds delicious ….