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Sydney Harbor Bridge becomes grassy picnic ground

Thousands of people ate breakfast on the Sydney Harbor Bridge as the iconic steel span was transformed Sunday into a grassy picnic ground.

Aide charged in death of Pa. Alzheimer's patient

A former worker at an assisted living facility in suburban Philadelphia faces charges in the death of an Alzheimer's patient burned while being fed his breakfast.

Man accused of spitting on officer's Egg McMuffin

Authorities said a man faces a felony charge after allegedly spitting on a police officer's McDonald's breakfast sandwich. Police said a 32-year-old man was working the drive-thru window at the southwest Michigan restaurant when an unidentified officer bit into an Egg McMuffin on June 3 and immediately realized something was wrong.

Cleveland restaurant offers a one-cent breakfast

Owners of a Cleveland restaurant said tough times are one reason they're offering a one-cent breakfast special this week. With the purchase of a drink at the regular price, customers at the Big Egg can get two eggs, hash browns, and toast for just a penny. Co-owner Jimmy Lababidi said the cheap meal should help people who have lost their jobs through layoffs.

Starbucks’ strange brew of business plans

When Starbucks Chief Executive Howard Schultz announced that he was taking back the reins at the company he had built to glory, the recession had just begun and the foreclosure and banking crises were far from apparent.

Denny's gives away free Grand Slam breakfasts

Competition among casual restaurant operators heated up Tuesday, as Denny's Corp. launched free Grand Slam breakfasts in an effort to reacquaint customers with its brand and showcase its meals as value-friendly options for cash-conscious consumers.

Toss your vitamins! 5 health habits to skip

Don't tell your mother we said so, but she wasn't right about everything — at least not when it comes to your health. Research shows that some of those habits you've been told to maintain aren't backed up by much evidence, or even plain old common sense. Five "must-do's" you can think twice about:

Free breakfast on menu for Cambodia school kids

The U.N. food agency is resuming free breakfasts for hundreds of thousands of poor Cambodian schoolchildren after securing new funds for a program suspended due to high food prices, the agency said Tuesday.

Chains like Denny's, IHOP try to reclaim breakfast

After watching more customers stream into drive-thrus for a quick morning meal, family dining restaurants like Denny's and IHOP are telling their fast-food competitors to back off breakfast.

UN extends breakfast program for Cambodian schools

Last minute funding to buy rice has allowed the U.N. World Food Program to resume free breakfast for hundreds of thousands of Cambodian children, the agency said Monday.

High food costs hit school lunch trays

When America’s schoolchildren return to class in the fall, they will learn a painful lesson in economics: Higher food and fuel prices are forcing up the price of school breakfasts and lunches across the country, by as much as 50 percent in some districts.

Thousands turn out for Kentucky Derby breakfast

Thousands have turned out for a free Kentucky Derby breakfast of eggs, ham, sausage, biscuits and cheese grits at the Capitol.

Does mom's diet influence baby's sex?

In the quest to select a baby’s sex, success could depend on breakfast cereal and better nutrition, according to a new study that may offer some women another reason to eat their Wheaties.

Hardee's Unveils 920-Calorie Burrito

The people who brought you the Monster Thickburger and the 1,100-calorie salad are at it again — this time for breakfast.

School Board Finds Name Hard to Swallow

Some Bay District School Board members have a problem with the proposed name for a new elementary school — Breakfast Point Academy.

The Vine

Do you know someone who loves to start something but finds it difficult to finish it? This could be the reason!

We have all met them: people who seem pretty enthusiastic in what they are doing. They usually start something new (like DIY builders) but somehow never finish, before quickly moving on to something else, or they take ages to do it in order to have everything 'perfect' first.

What should parents look for in a kids' cereal?
Source: msnbc.com

With so many sugar-loaded, fiber-devoid meals in brightly colored boxes vying for kids' attention, finding one that appeals to children and still has enough nutritional value to get them through the day can be tough.

No breakfast at Hilldale Middle School
Source: muskogeephoenix.com

When the school year began, Hilldale Middle School students were surprised that there was no breakfast available in the cafeteria.

Wake up! 8 breakfast foods to avoid
Source: msnbc.com

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it can also be the most fattening. The authors of "Eat This, Not That!" reveal the most dangerous ways to start your day, and give you healthier options to help you hit the ground running.

Study: Teens Who Skip Breakfast Lose Virginity Earlier
Source: FOXNews.com

Skip breakfast, lose your virginity? Oddly enough, that's what a new study finds.

Swedish woman in porn flakes breakfast shock
Source: thelocal.se

Ida Riedel Palmer, 23, was left disappointed when what was advertised as a free "body jam" dance CD with her breakfast cereal directed her to a hardcore porn website.

Tony 'Fatsos' Breakfast Gut Bombs
Source: ABC Action News

Over the last few months, Tony "Fatso" Siciliano has served up everything from salmon to chicken cordon bleu, all done on the grill

Why you should breakfast, even if you're in a hurry
Source: ABC Action News

If you skip breakfast because you are trying to save calories or you think you just don't have time, here's your wake-up call.

Wake up! 8 breakfast foods to avoid
Source: msnbc.com

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it can also be the most fattening. The authors of "Eat This, Not That!" reveal the most dangerous ways to start your day, and give you healthier options to help you hit the ground running.

Aloha! "The Spot" Opens in Burlington, VT
Source: Seven Days VT

"The Spot" finally gives hungry south end Burlington, VT residents a place to chill out and eat good food on Shelburne Road.

Is Cheerios a drug
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

A breakfast staple is coming under fire from the Food and Drug Administration. In a letter to General Mills, the FDA says Cheerios should be considered a drug.

Biscuits, Ham, Hominy, Eggs, and Red-Eye Gravy

This is a good start to any day! Just add a good cup of hot coffee and some juice or fresh fruit when in season. Step1- Make homemade buttermilk biscuits: Pre-heat oven to 425 F or 450 F (which ever works best for you)

Countess's breakfast ruined as butler does porridge
Source: Guardian Unlimited

In almost all respects, Gary Lindley is the perfect butler. He is industrious, usually impeccably behaved and, most important of all, makes the most splendid scrambled eggs.

Meals That Melt Off Pounds
Source: Yahoo! Health

Diving into a plateful of healthy food can feel like doing your taxes: a necessary evil in order to keep you in the black...jeans you love, that is.

[Poll] How Do You Eat Your Cereal?

After spending a weekend hosting 2 nephews and 2 nieces the opportunity arose to reflect upon cereal consumption. When I was growing up my parents insisted that we share breakfast together.

The Shredded Wheat Ranches of Ohio

Driving through rural Ohio offers a variety of beautiful pastoral scenes: gently rolling hills, orchards in bloom in spring, tall stands of waving cornstalks...and the often seen but seldom noticed Shredded Wheat Ranches.

Breakfast Burritos

I actually made these for lunch today. I wasn't real sure how they would go over since my kids are so picky and usually don't like eggs but they really liked it. They always thank me for cooking but if something isn't good they will tell me. Same goes for if it is good.

Chili Cheese... Please!!

There is a place in my town, probably not much different from a place just like it in yours. Call it a Diner, a Cafe', a Greasy Spoon, a Lunch Counter... It's been in business since the 50's, the menu and decor have changed little if any, in all those years.

The Minimalist - Whole-Grain Breakfasts - Your Morning Pizza
Source: The New York Times

Dinner for breakfast? New York Times columnist, Mark Bittman, explores a variety of whole grain dishes that make for an enticing breakfast, including recipes for: Polenta Pizza, Wild Rice and Quinoa Breakfasat Stuffing; and Wheat Berries with Sesame, Soy Sauce and Scallions.

Bagels

3/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 2/3 cup warm water 3 tbsp granulated sugar 3 tbsp malt syrup 1 lb 6 oz bread flour (about 4.5 cups) 1 1/2 tbsp salt toppings: sesame seeds, fennel seeds, poppy seed , Furikake seasoning

Top 10 Cereals of All Time According to GuyCrap
Source: GuyCrap.com

Do you love cereal? GuyCrap does! Check out their rank of the top 10 cereals of all time. Here is a preview: 10. Honey Nut Cheerios, 9. Cinnamon Toast Crunch, 8. Cap'n Crunch...

English Muffins

2 lbs (7-8 cups) all-purpose flour 1/2 oz (2 packages) instant yeast 1/2 oz evaporated cane juice sugar 1/2 oz fine sea salt 3 cups cold water Cornmeal Extra flour Cooking oil (vegetable, canola or grape seed)

Another Free Breakfast From IKEA
Source: walletpop.com

If the old saying holds true, perhaps there is no such thing as a free lunch. However, for a period of four days, from Friday, February 13, 2009 through Monday, February 16, 2009, many regional IKEA stores will again offer free breakfast to its customers...

Boston Creme Filled Doughnuts

1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 large egg 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Vegetable oil or vegetable shortening

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