Coffee
Coffee brings me back to life in the morning. It’s not just a preference, it’s a requirement. I usually like it with milk or half-and-half and sugar (real “raw” sugar, please) but if it’s the good stuff I might forgo the milk.

Pancakes
I’ve always liked pancakes though I don’t smother them in butter and syrup like most people. A little butter and, hold your breath, a little salt is all I need. A friend sent us a “breakfast kit” from LL Bean that includes buttermilk pancake mix, coffee (see above), real maple syrup and blueberry jam.

Bagel with lox, cream cheese and veggies
A meal in itself, but the bagel had better be nicely toasted and the smoked salmon had better be very very fresh. Appropriate veggies include red onions, capers, cucumbers and perhaps a little mesclun salad.