1. Hippy Hash: there is something magical about the salty combination of feta, the starchiness of potatoes and the richness of freshly split egg yolks. The Red Squirrel in Cincinnati offers this heavenly combination year round and I find myself thinking of it constantly. Its off the menu, but just ask for it. They'll be more than happy to make it for you. It doesn't come with eggs over easy and toast, but that's the only way to eat it
The specs: hash brown potatoes topped with broccoli, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and feta cheese
2. Dad's Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread: forget any store bought bread, the best always comes homemade. My dad has been making this bread for years and it is the perfect start to the day. One slice is all you need. Recipe will follow soon!
The specs: cinnamon raisin bread made with flax and whole wheat flour. Best when toasted and topped with peanut butter, walnuts and Craisins
3. Brunch at Melt: Melt Eclectic Deli in Northside has the yummiest food for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Unfortunately I haven't been able to go in a while since I go to school up in Delaware :( Brunch is served from 11-2 on Saturday and Sunday or until they run out, so I suggest you get there as early as you can! A family tradition of ours is to stuff our faces at Melt and then hop over to Shake It Records across the street to browse for some music
The specs: Right now, Melt has such tasty selections as Eggs Benedict w/ asparagus served over polenta cakes, bread pudding French Toast with honey lavender whipped cream and fresh berries, vegetarian huevos rancheros and my personal favorite, roasted vegetable terrine frittata which has layers of roasted vegetables baked with herbed goat cheese and served with mango fennel relish. Yum.
