Thursday, April 23, 2009

It's time once again for "Foodie Friday" hosted by our favorite Southern Women's Writer - Gollum at "Designs by Gollum" - She even has her own line of dishware sold at Big Lots! Now that's dishaholic extraordinaire!

When Mr. Rooster asked me how I wanted my eggs for breakfast - I replied, "Oh Mr. Rooster, do you suppose the breakfast chef could make me my favorite breakfast - just like Mama used to make? And I whispered in his ear just what that was.....


Mama used to call this "an egg in a nest". I still love it and it's so simple it almost seems silly to tell you, but here it goes... melt some butter in a frying pan. Cut a round circle out of a firm slice of bread (I like sourdough). Place bread in pan and crack an egg into the middle. Once the egg starts cooking up firmly, you can flip it over. You may need to melt a little more butter to get both sides golden and crispy. It's your choice if you like the yoke runny (good for dipping the little round toasty piece so I'm told) or over hard. That's the way I prefer mine. I always saved the little fried circle for last. My kids love for me to make this for them as well --- must just something about the way your Mama cooks you "an egg in a nest!" Now that we've shared breakfast -- be sure to check out the other dishes prepared for "Foodie Friday" - bet you'll find lunch, dinner, a snack and dessert too!
See ya!

15 comments:

  1. Oh, I fixed these for my two little kids but we called them Toad in a Hole....
    Looks delicious...

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  2. Oh this looks like a bit of comfort food! Would love to wake up to that! Everyone is giving me things to dream about for breakfast!
    Robin
    All Things Heart and Home

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  3. Oh this is perfect food on this table!! Yum!!

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  4. I'd forgotten this--used to do it for my kids. Maybe I should do it for myself!

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  5. I had to smile because this is truly what I fixed for my dinner tonight!!! Mr B. flew to Texas this morning and it is so simple to make.
    We have enjoyed this simple breakfast for as long as I can remember. My grandpa loved to pour maple syrup over his:)
    I like the name you called this breakfast and also B.J.'s! LOL

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  6. Yum, yum and I am hungry this morning. I am going to try this tomorrow.
    Blossom

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  7. This recipe brings back memories of when my children were little and I made this for them. I had almost forgotten about this delicious breakfast meal. I will definitely have to make this again for hubby and me! Amy :)

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  8. Happy Foodie Friday to you, Martha

    This is my first Foodie Friday and thank you for sharing your recipe for Egg in a Nest, I love to make this for my grandkids. What is this about Gollum having dishes, I would love to know about that as I adore her books.

    The Raggedy Girl--Roberta Anne

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  9. Oh wow, yummy breakfast! And that is one good-lookin' egg in a nest! Yum!

    Thanks for the wonderful and yummy choice today!

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  10. What a sweet post Martha! Your table looks so cheerful (love your rooster.)

    Eggs in a Nest are also a favorite in our family ~ so good! :)

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  11. I've never tried an egg in a nest...I'm thinking that at 10:00 in the morning it's not to late for some breakfast! YUM!

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  12. Jacob loves this and I haven't prepared this in a long while - thanks for reminding me....YUM! ~ Robyn

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  13. Haven't made these since my boys were little - great memory, I will surprise them and make it again! Thanks for the reminder!

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