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We've all been there – late night, too many snoozes, barely catch the bus, no time to eat.

And while the notion that breakfast is the 'most important meal of the day' has been drilled into us from a young age, most of us choose to ignore this advice from time to time.

In fact, a recent Bord Bia study found that 13 per cent of Irish adults don't eat breakfast at all.

However, it look like our mothers may have been right all along, because new research has found a link between skipping breakfast and poor cardiovascular health.

For the study, researchers analysed the health of 4,052 middle aged men and women working in banks, all of whom had no previous history of cardiovascular disease.

Participants were asked to note everything they ate over a 15-day period, as well as their body mass index, cholesterol levels, smoking status, and level of physical activity.

Researchers then examined the build up of fatty material in the arteries around the heart and neck and found that those who skipped breakfast (or ate very little), had an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

What's more, this link held up even whether other factors such as smoking and high blood pressure were taken into account.

Researchers reckon this build up in fatty material is down to the fact that those who skip breakfast are more inclined to consume excess calories throughout the day.

So basically, no matter how busy you might be, skipping meals is never a good idea.

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Just like avocado toast, and unicorn frappuccinos; cloud eggs are having a moment.

The latest food trend was popping up all over Instagram and Pinterest over the weekend, and they look like little puffs of total tastiness.

 

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But, it's not only the aesthetic that have people talking; the cooking method means that no oil or butter is used to cook the eggs, bringing them in at only 150 calories.

So, how do you make these cartoon-like breakfast treats? It's pretty simple.

 

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First, separate the white of your egg from the yolk. Then whip up the whites until they're thick and fluffy (as if you were making meringues).

When they're all whipped up, dollop onto a baking tray and put in the oven for 5-7 minutes until they're cooked through.

 

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Then add the yolk, and throw back in the oven for a couple more minutes, until the yolk is gently cooked – you want it nice and runny!

And that's it! Add bacon or cheese 'til your heart's content and eat away.

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Gourmet Burger Kitchen is know for, well, their burgers.

The popular restaurant has a number of locations in Dublin, and grabbing lunch or dinner from one of their diners is definitely a delicious treat.

Now, GBK is branching out into breakfasts with their new menu, aptly titled Cereal Killers, which definitely looks like it's going beat a bowl of frosted flakes any morning. 

 

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The menu will be available seven days a week from now until the end of summer, and is currently available at the newly re-furbished South Anne St restaurant, Temple Bar, Liffey Valley and Swords Pavilion locations.

So, if you have the misfortune to work early shifts, you can now to kick start the day at GBK, which decidedly beats a bowl of porridge.

The menu hosts a variety of delicious breakfast baps, including the tantalisingly described Chorizo Scramble and the very trendy Avocado Toast.

The egg-stras (we see what you did there, GBK) look pretty good as well, and include hash browns, poached eggs and even chips!

Our home made breakfasts are going to look very sad from now on compared to this scrumptious menu. 

Feature image: Instagram/GBK/ThankFifi

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The makers of family favourite breakfast cereal Weetabix have caused social media uproar over their latest serving suggestion.

Clearly hoping to shed its wholesome image and appeal to the poached-eggs-and-avocado Instagram foodie set, the cereal has come up with a creative new way to consume your whole grain breakfast biscuit.

Weetabix are now flogging “Benedict’s eggs” as a viable breakfast option, replacing the muffin with, wait for it, two dry bricks of Weetabix. 

Weetabix is universally known to be one of the driest elements known to human science, and we're not quite sure if a dollop of hollandaise sauce and some egg yolk is enough to change that.

"As an occasional treat, this breakfast will brighten up those winter moments, and Weetabix is a healthy source of iron to complement the protein in the eggs," reads the back-of-the-box suggestion. 

However, people don't seem to agree with this hellish serving style.

Most think that Weetabix should be served the old-fashioned way, drowned in milk with a sprinkle or sugar – maybe even some sliced banana if you're feeling fancy.

But ham and eggs? No thanks. 

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We've long been told of its virtues – that it's the most important meal of the day and certainly not one to be missed. 

Still, in reality a lot of us also find that breakfast is often a serious PAIN to manage. 

Because an extra 15 minutes in a toasty warm bed on a cold, dark January morning is going to trump porridge or poached eggs any day.  

That a whole load of us just don't 'do' breakfast… beyond maybe a cup of coffee or tea.

However, it being the new year and all, we've decided that 2017 could very well prompt us to FINALLY embrace a morning feed of sorts. 

Here are five fab breakfasts… for people who don't actually like eating breakfast:

1) Fruit and a yoghurt:

A great entry-level breakfast for those of us who are adamant that we're NOT hungry in the morning. And gloriously, this doesn't require any prep; scoff the yoghurt before taking the fruit along with you for the car, bus, train, or the walk into work. Should require you to be up approximately 30 seconds earlier than standard. 

2) A smoothie:

A cheater's breakfast: it's quick, easy, filling – and it doesn't feel too 'much' if you're not a fan of early-morning snacks. Use fruits, nut milk, raw oats, nut butter, and protein powder for something sweet. Or go super healthy with leafy greens, ginger, avocado, citrus fruits, and seeds.

3) Home-made granola bars:

OK, bear with us here – sure thing home-made granola bars sounds a bit ambitious, but they're actually oh-so easy to master and a batch of them will do you for a week. Better still these delicious ones only use four ingredients: bananas, oats, dates, and nuts.

4) Peanut butter wrap:

Something a bit different for those who just don't 'do' eggs, cereals, or toast. Take a wholemeal wrap, spread with peanut or almond butter and then top with a mashed banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Wrap it up and devour – on the go if necessary.

5) Night-before porridge:

Porridge takes just minutes – minutes you may not have, however. The solution? Make up a batch the night before and leave it out, ready to be blasted in the microwave. Using oats – and the likes of chia seeds, grated apple, and cinnamon if you're feeling fancy – soak overnight in water, milk, or nut milk. The following morning you'll have breakfast ready in about 90seconds.

 

PS It might take a while to switch into the ways of the habitual breakfaster. However, a load of studies show that you'll be healthier and slimmer munching on something or other shortly after you rise.

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There are some really wonderful things in life – and one of those things is definitely French Toast. 

So suffice to say that here at SHEmazing! we were particularly delighted to discover that November 28 – that's today! – is officially National French Toast day.

And what better way to celebrate than whisking some up for dinner?

Known to some as eggy bread, gypsy bread, or poor knight’s pudding, the modern version is simply just divine in any combination.

Dating back to the 4th century when stale bread was soaked in milk and then egg before being fried, this classic dish is deserving of its national day of appreciation.

Paired with bacon, tomato, or served with some Ballymaloe relish this traditional breakfast delight is simply food heaven.

 

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Quick and easy to whip together, the breakfast delight can be transformed into an anytime wonder by adding mascarpone cheese and maple syrup – and should NOT be limited to just breakfast.

 A few great places to eat French Toast… 

Dublin:

Queen of Tarts, Cows Lane

http://www.queenoftarts.ie/

Sister Sadie on Harrington Street

http://brotherhubbard.ie/

Belfast:

French Village, Botanic Avenue

http://www.frenchvillagebakery.co.uk/

Galway:

Ard Bia at Nimmos, Spanish Arch

http://www.ardbia.com/

Cork:

Liberty Grill, Washington Street

http://libertygrill.ie/

Kilkenny:

Zuni Hotel, Patrick Street

http://zuni.ie/

Waterford:

Bishops Palace Café, The Mall

http://www.waterfordtreasures.com//bishops-palace/the-experience/bishops-palace-cafe

Limerick:

The Buttery Kitchen, Bedford Row

www.thebuttery.ie/

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If you still have a little bit of Harry Potter fever left in you (which most people seem to), then this could be your chance to dine in the Great Hall.

Warner Bros Studio Tour in London is hosting 'Breakfast at Hogwarts' – but for only two days.

The studio will open its doors on August 21 and 28, where you can visit the Great Hall and munch on magical cereals like Pixie Puffs and Cheeri Owls.

Staff will be dressed in official Hogwarts uniforms as they serve you some brekkie in the infamous dining hall.

The studio has actually put in a lot of work to make this happen. It took 40 people over seven months to build an exact replica castle with over 300 fibre optic lights installed so it looks like lanterns and torches are flying around above you.

And after your breakfast, you'll be able to tour around the whole castle and finish up your morning by drinking a giant glass of Butterbeer!

However, it's going to be a pretty pricey breakfast with tickets costing £95 (€110) for adults and £75 (€87) for kids.

So if you have a secret account at Gringotts bank, now is the time to use it. 

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A former Wexford Tesco worker who was fired from her job because she ate breakfast at the Tesco café has been awarded €41,000.

Lisa Kinsella was fired from Tesco on August 19 2013 after she was seen on CCTV footage eating breakfast, which wasn't immediately paid for on two separate occasions. Three other employees were also dismissed because of the same reason. 

Ms Kinsella was initially acknowledged of her wrong-doing after she was asked to meet with her manager – with just 15 minutes notice. She was then suspended and subsequently dismissed two months later.

But at the tribunal hearing, it was revealed that she had later paid for her meals and it was common practise to do so as employees were not allowed to carry cash or cards on them while they were working. 

When Lisa was first fired, she appealed her dismissal on 16 separate grounds to Tesco HR, but everything was denied. 

Accordingly, the Employment Appeals Tribunal found that the grounds that Lisa was fired under were disproportionate, and she was awarded €41,000 compensation.

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Many of us would eat breakfast for every meal if we could. There are so many choices: pancakes, omlettes, breakfast muffins, waffles, or the class Irish breakfast. The list goes on and on really. However, possibly one of the most important breakfast food is the breakfast roll. 

A beat-seller at many a deli around the country, the classic sandwich never fails to disappoint. You're guaranteed to hear many an Irish ex-pat lament their desire for the carb-filled deliciousness that is the breakfast roll if you ask them what they miss about home. Obviously family members and Dairy Milk will also be mentioned but never forget the power of the breakfast roll. 

So, we had to share this recipe with you. The updated breakfast roll is no longer just a roll. This is the breakfast BOAT and it is amazing.

 

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Bread Boat

Posted by Tasty on Saturday, 21 November 2015

 

Ingredients

1 Baguette
5 large eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream or whole milk
4 oz cooked bacon bits
4 oz cheese
2 green onions thinly sliced

Method

In a medium bowl, mix eggs, cream, bacon, cheese, and onions.
Cut a long rectangle through the top of the baguette and partially unstuff the baguette. Spoon the mixture into the baguette.
Bake for 25 minutes at 350 F (175 C)
Cut and serve while still warm.

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The idea of hash brown waffles has been popping up around the Internet over the past few days, but when we saw this delicious recipe, we HAD to share it. 

Golden, crunchy and packed full of flavour, this treat is something you definitely NEED to make: 

Ingredients:

  • One large russet potato, peeled and rinsed
  • 1 tb water
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • a few dashes of salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 slices of bacon
  • sour cream
  • cooking spray
  • sriracha, to serve
  • extra chopped scallions, to serve

 

You will need:

  • 3 medium-sized bowls
  • box grater
  • tea towel
  • waffle iron

Method:

1. Peel and grate the potato on a box grater. Fill a medium sized bowl with cold water and add the shreds to it. Allow to sit for a few minutes.

2. Swirl the shredded potato around with your hands to remove the starch. 

3. Transfer the shreds to a sieve by scooping them out with your hands, and rinse under cold water until it runs clear.

4. Then, transfer the shreds onto a tea towel, twist the ends and wring out as much water as you can until shreds are crumbly and bone dry. Transfer to a bowl.

5. Preheat your waffle iron. 

6. To make the hash brown mixture, whisk together the water, oil, egg and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl. Drizzle over the potatoes and toss to coat. 

7. Add in the chopped scallions, salt and pepper, cheese and bacon. 

8. Once your waffle iron is ready, spray it with a generous coating of cooking spray, then pour the potato mixture evenly over the top.

9. Gently close the lid and press the top and bottom together to compress the mixture.

10. Allow to cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy. Serve immediately with sour cream, sriracha and chopped scallions. 

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Anne Hathaway is definitely not the kind of celebrity to court a "nice girl" image just to get fans to like her. In fact, on more than one occasion she's openly been, well, a bit of a diva.

So we had to smile when we heard this story – although we bet the chef involved didn't feel quite so cheerful.

Anne was filming a Japanese commercial at Paramount's LA studios last week when she ordered some breakfast from catering… a poached egg, avocado and an English muffin.

So far, so simple.

But Anne's egg arrived too runny for her liking, and that's when the trouble started. According to TMZ, the situation unfolded like this:

1st plate: Poached egg too runny.

2nd plate: English muffin was cold because it sat while egg #2 was being poached.

3rd plate: Egg #2 cold because it sat while chef toasted muffin #2.

4th plate: Egg, muffin and avocado all perfect, but it took so long that Anne decided she was in the mood for a fried egg.

She might be an Oscar-winning actress, but Anne's not going to pretend she's satisfied with a runny egg just to keep the peace.

Sounds like a hard day on set (for the chef, that is).

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The egg is a pretty major player in the kitchen.

But many people only go so far as to scramble them with a bit of added salt. Not the most exciting dish, right?

Considering they cost next to nothing, the egg is a brilliant food that will go with nearly anything. 

So, if you want to spice things up this weekend, look at these delicious egg dishes:

Spring Vegetable, Goats Cheese and Ham Frittata

Fresh veggies make this frittata a breakfast staple during the colder months. And it looks gorgeous too!

 

Egg-Drop Noodle Soup

Use quick-cooking ramen and store-bought chicken broth to get this hearty rendition of the Chinese-restaurant classic on the table in a jiffy.

 

Huevos Racheros Salad

A bright, sunny-side-up fried egg steals the show on this Southwestern salad topped with queso fresco, cilantro, and a citrusy black-bean-and-tomato salsa.

 

Coffee Creme Brulee

To create the signature shell covering this creamy, coffee-infused custard, sprinkle with brown sugar and broil until bubbly and deep brown.

 

The Ultimate Homemade Mayo

Put a tasty spin on this beloved condiment by choosing one of these lively variations.

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