QUARANTINE BREAKFAST

Anika Kasula| ’20-’21 Director of Fundraising

The pandemic has likely helped a lot of people catch up on sleep, so chances are that breakfast has not been a part of their daily routines. However, it is imperative that we remember to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Thus, to motivate each and every one of us to wake up before it is time for us to eat lunch, we should try different breakfast recipes. Here is one that I recently tried out and loved: This recipe has its fair share of proteins, carbs, and amino acids. It comprises French Toast, Greek Potatoes, and Fruit Juice.

French Toast

• Ingredients: ◦ 2 Eggs ◦ 2 Slices of Bread ◦ 1 tsp. Garlic Salt (alt. Table Salt) ◦ 1/2 tsp. Pepper ◦ 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon ◦ 1/2 tsp. Chilli Powder (optional) ◦ Vegetable Oil • Preparation: 1. Beat the eggs in a bowl. 2. Add garlic salt, pepper, cinnamon, and chilli powder to the eggs. 3. Whisk the mixture for about a minute. 4. Put some vegetable oil on a pan. 5. Place a slice of bread on the oiled pan on low heat. 6. Heat the bread for 10 seconds on each side. 7. Soak the bread in the beaten eggs for about 10 seconds. 8. Place the soaked bread on the pan on medium heat. 9. Keep flipping until both sides are a golden brown. 10. Repeat with the second slice of bread, • Serve: ◦ Cut each slice of french toast into two triangles and serve with either maple syrup or ketchup.

Greek Potatoes

• Ingredients: ◦ 2 potatoes ◦ 2 tbsp. of Garlic Cloves ◦ 1 tsp of salt ◦ 1/2 tsp of pepper ◦ 1/2 tsp of oregano ◦ 1 tbsp of oil

Preparation: ◦ Wash and then cut the potatoes into cubes (do not peel off the skin!). ◦ Wash the diced potatoes ◦ Place the potatoes in a ziploc bag. ◦ Add the oil, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and oregano. ◦ Shake the contents of the bag until thoroughly mixed. ◦ Preheat your oven to 350°F. ◦ Place the seasoned potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 40 minutes.

Fruit Juice

• Ingredients: ◦ 1 Slice of Watermelon ◦ 1 Orange ◦ 1 Apple ◦ 7 Grapes • Preparation: 1. Cut the slice of watermelon into cubes. 2. Peel the orange. 3. Cut the apple into slices. 4. Blend the watermelon cubes, peeled orange, apple slices, and grapes with five ice cubes for two minutes. 5. Serve!

This meal is extremely delicious and is a great breakfast to enjoy with your family! Therefore, next time you plan on sleeping in, think of the amazing food you’re missing out on.