Guest Creation: Breakfast on the Go

By Bhagwat Kumar     2/7/12 6:00pm

It's often said that "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Now, I don't actually know what this expression means, but I hear it quite a bit, so I assume that it's pretty important. Still, it probably doesn't really pertain to making delectable dishes from common servery ingredients. However, it's also often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, an idiom that I think will prove to be more germane.

While breakfast is crucial, students here at Rice University often find themselves skipping it due to their late nights and hurried mornings. This decision, while ostensibly prudent, is damaging in the long term. Thus, I've come up with another potential breakfast that's easily prepared and that can be eaten on the go. I can't think of a name for it, so I'm going to call it the Bhagwat, primarily because that sounds better than "toast with some almonds and honey."

The Bhagwat

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Ingredients:

• 1 thin, whole grain bagel

(Nature's Own)

• 2-3 cups of peanut butter

• A handful of sliced almonds

• Spoonful of honey

• 1 plastic knife

• 1 paper plate

 Process:

This creation, as mentioned earlier, is relatively simple to produce. First, toast the two halves of the bagel to sufficient levels, and then place them on a paper plate. Next, skillfully spread the peanut butter across the two halves of the bagel. This step is crucial, and probably the most time-consuming, so ensure that the peanut butter is spread evenly. Next, sprinkle the sliced almonds across the two halves of the bagel. Make sure not to use more than directed, as that will overpower the rest of the dish. Finally, for those with a sweet tooth, pour the honey onto the dish. Now, take your plate containing your delicious breakfast and eat it on the run to your destination of choice.

To supplement this creation, add a banana to your paper plate, and once finished with the bagel, discard the plate, keeping only the banana, and the knife. Use the knife to spread the peanut butter onto each bite of the banana, eating as you walk. This addition will incorporate a serving of fruit into this dish, making it all the more wholesome while retaining the initial portability that made it so appealing. So take your breakfast with you and enjoy!

 If you have any suggestions, comments or favorite servery recipes, please email Reed Thornburg at rst4@rice.edu.

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