Breakfast
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (177173)
Boise, Idaho
July 19, 2025 2:08pm CST
In ancient Egypt only the working class had breakfast. It was made up of a fresh cup of beer, an onion, and a hearty piece of bread. Drinking beer was supposed to give a person enough calories to make it through the day.
In the Middle Ages skipped breakfast. It was thought of as being godly. Eating more than one meal was thought of as glutony which was a sin. And, it had to do with self control as well.
The rich had a long and involved lunch that went on for hours. So not eating breakfast was not a problem at all, and they had no need for dinner.
By the 1600s trad was taking off. People in Europe were experiencing many new items such as coffee, tea, and chocolate. The Catholic church let people drink liquids in the morning, stating this was not breaking the fast.
It wasn't until the 18th and 18th centuries that breakfast really became a thing.
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@Ineeddentures (11142)
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19h
It's a big thing here now.
The Scottish breakfast
Now that's a breakfast
Our english neighbours think a full english is good
Until they come and sample ours
Porridge
2 fried Eggs , 2 rashers Bacon , 2 Pork Sausage , Sliced Sausage , Black Pudding, Potato Scone, Baked Beans, Mushrooms,
Toast and Butter, Marmalade
Tea or Coffee
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@Marilynda1225 (85416)
• United States
17h
wow that's huge breakfast @Ineeddentures
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@Ineeddentures (11142)
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17h
@Marilynda1225
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@Nakitakona (58122)
• Philippines
11h
We do fadting every first Sunday of the month. We never tske snythung to fill our tummy until the time is up. We never take our dinner and breakfast. Then at noon time we eat lunch.
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@celticeagle (177173)
• Boise, Idaho
9h
Do you mean 'fasting'? I think it's a good thing occasionally. We fast at the end of the month when there is little or no food and no money to buy any. It's a fun time but I have tried to feel the fasting is good for us.
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@RasmaSandra (87079)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16h
When I started working for the first time in NYC I never had time for breakfast, now I eat it sometimes but mostly have one large main meal of the day and then snack on stuff,
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@celticeagle (177173)
• Boise, Idaho
9h
That is how I would like to eat. Sort of a brunch and then a light snack later.
@sw8sincere (5877)
• Philippines
13h
You're absolutely right.. what we now think of as a "normal" morning meal has changed dramatically depending on cultural values, religion, and social class.
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@Marilynda1225 (85416)
• United States
17h
In my younger years I skipped breakfast most days. Somewhere along the way I started eating breakfast and although it usually isn't a lot I eat breakfast every morning and of course coffee.
It's really interesting how eating breakfast has transcended through the centuries.
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@celticeagle (177173)
• Boise, Idaho
9h
I have always loved breakfast. We didn't do it around here until this summer. Can really only afford one meal and some snacks. That's it.
@LindaOHio (195107)
• United States
4h
I usually end up having breakfast around 2 am and my lunch around 8 or 9 am. Then I wait until 4 pm for my dinner. My schedule is all off. Very interesting post.
