(Eye) Candy for Breakfast

For most of my life, I avoided eating breakfast. I tend to require at least eight hours of sleep each night, and it never seemed worth the sacrifice of a few precious minutes under the covers to get up and eat a bowl of cold cereal. Some time in the past few years, though, I have learned to appreciate the first meal of the day, and I can now officially say--I heart breakfast!

Morning is the perfect time for straightforward foods--eggs, bread, yogurt, fruit, jam. It is easy, however, to get stuck in a breakfast rut. I have gone months at a time eating nothing but a multi-grain waffle topped with peanut butter and banana slices, or steel-cut oatmeal with cinnamon and sugar. Here are three blogs that will help break anyone out of their breakfast routine:

Simply Breakfast - The name says it all. This blog is entirely dedicated to the breakfast adventures of Brooklyn photographer Jennifer Causey. If you ever find yourself in a morning rut, this site has hundreds of lovely photos to inspire you--from the simple (blueberries and yogurt) to the sublime (toast with garlic-herb cheese and avocado slices).

Eisdiele Capri - As far as I can tell, this blog is written by a young German woman who, with her partner, lives on the gorgeous Italian island of Capri and is set to open a breakfast/gelato shop there in October. Her blog contains many pictures of simple yet decadent breakfasts. An individual chocolate cake with coffee and fresh peaches first thing in the morning? Don't mind if I do.

Pictures and Pancakes - Though not strictly a breakfast-only blog, Pictures and Pancakes features recipes that would make great morning treats (such as the Almond Cherry Cake and the Lavender and Orange Shortbread). Mmm.

Hope you have a tasty morning!