WHY DO WE EAT bacon and pancakes and eggs for breakfast?

Answer 1

Traditional breakfasts in the United States and Canada derive from the full English breakfast

While weekday breakfasts in Britain and Ireland often consist of a brief meal of cereal and/or toast, the fry-up is commonly eaten in a leisurely fashion on Saturday or Sunday mornings. Many cafes and supermarkets now serve the fry-up as an "all-day breakfast" which is more often eaten as a hearty lunch. Being reasonably oily and fatty, it is regarded by an as an occasional treat, but such is the passion for a good fry-up that it has among many been the prime reason for declaring the importance of having "everything in moderation". Whether the fry-up is accompanied by orange juice and an abundant supply of tea or coffee, or only bacon, eggs, and toast, it is regarded as a ritual comfort and a wholly satisfying start to a day of work or leisure.

The traditional cooked breakfast is a relatively modern invention. This type of breakfast emerged in the houses of successful farmers or landowners in the late 19th century. For the more well-to-do, an array of breakfast dishes would be laid out buffet style in much the same way as hotels do today. Up until this period, fresh meat was generally considered a luxury except for the most affluent. The emergence of town grocers in the 1880s allowed people to exchange surplus eggs etc. and for the first time purchase other food items and diversify their diet. Only with the relative increase in the wealth of the general populace in the 20th century was the consumption of the meal commonplace amongst the working classes.

Sorry, these are not my own words but its the only thing I could find. It doesnt answer it 100% and now I'm wondering why. My personal guess is that since eggs and milk are perishable they ate it as soon as they could so it wouldnt go bad.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

And this question is in "Religion & Spirituality". So, I'll relate it to this group.

You should have included coffee.

In any case, eating/drinking any 'food' that lowers your physical fitness many be considered a sin. And I am not stretching this to the breaking point. The Bible clearly states that we need a sound body to serve God well. Also that the body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.

"1Co 3:16 Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
1Co 3:17 If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. "

Sure, by following bad eating habits, people are destroying their bodies. By the same principle, ANY practice (or lack of it) that destroys our physical fitness may be considered a sin. You may not see a command in the Bible that says, "Thou shalt not smoke cigarettes" or "Thou shalt exercise regularly". Yet, if we fail to maintain good health, we are guilty of destroying the living temple of God!

Answer 4

All food is declared clean in several places in the New Testament.

JoMo

Answer 5

Speak for yourself, I have a breakfast burrito and a beer.

Answer 6

Don H is SOooo right yum yum

Answer 7

So doctors and hospitals have an endless number of patients.

Answer 8

Cause they taste so darn good.

Love and blessings Don

Answer 9

We don't. At least I don't. I'm not a big breakfast eater.

Answer 10

They are yummy, I try to only do that on occasions not daily.