Here’s something to try: Wake up early on a Sunday morning if only to savor the feeling of having nothing to do. Then, turn nothing into breakfast.
“Growing up in Waldo County, our refrigerator always had Ducktrap smoked salmon in it. We loved it on a bagel,” says chef, food photographer, and cookbook author Derek Bissonnette. Pulling from his childhood memories for this edition of Your Local Dish, Bissonnette created a bagel recipe for slow mornings when you have the time for made-from-scratch. In fact, this recipe requires some overnight prep, so be sure to read the instructions before committing.
Although a bit time consuming, Bissonnette says this recipe is pretty simple, and allows you to get creative with your toppings (smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, and thin slices of red onion are the chef’s personal favorite). In this recipe Bissonnette chose to include a fresh dill cream cheese because it is an excellent complement to the aforementioned flavors.
When your slow morning comes with a sweet tooth, give the fluffy Japanese pancakes a try. “These fluffy pancakes are trending this year. They are simply a pancake batter where the egg whites are whipped and folded into the batter, like a souffle,” says Bissonnette.
For those mornings that allow no time spent on breakfast aside from what a blender can do with a few ingredients, Bissonnette recommends keeping it light and healthy with a smoothie. “Wyman’s carries a wonderful mix of frozen berries from Maine. I prefer to use frozen; it helps chill the smoothie. Save the extras to garnish your cheesecake or have with your morning cereal. I also like to add a scoop of protein powder to my smoothie to fill me up in the morning.”
Last but not least, Bissonnette shares a carrot and turmeric juice that was made for him by a friend while they were dieting. “I wanted to share it with you, as it is delicious, but also great for your body,” with ingredients like turmeric, which is said to help arthritis with its antioxidants and has antiinflammatory effects helping arthritis;
carrots, rich in fiber and a great source of Vitamins A and K; apples, a great sweetener, low on the glycemic index, and rich in nutrients; and limes, which contain folate and calcium and are higher in vitamin C than lemons.
