This. This is the reason Bossy is so late posting her Ten-Word Tuesday challenge today. Well, bacon isn’t the only reason, it’s also this:
With a side of this:
It’s election day, which means both of Bossy’s kids are home from their various schools, which means Bossy is playing the part of short-order cook.
When it comes to breakfast, the Bossy family has a hard time agreeing on a shared goal. For instance, Bossy enjoys eggs and bacon, but her daughter only enjoys bacon if it’s crushed over a toasted bagel smothered in cream cheese.
In another example, Bossy’s daughter enjoys sausage and pancakes, while Bossy’s son chooses to skip the pancakes in favor of sausage and a stack of toast.
In a diner, all of these specificities are no big deal, but when preparing breakfast at home, Bossy can sum up her attitude this way: Sister mercy Bossy needs a bigger kitchen and bigger heart.
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you order your ideal breakfast from Bossy the short-order cook?
And be sure to check back later today for the breakfastest comments on the web.
If you missed last week’s ten-word challenge, click here to read about some of Bossy’s council’s most memorable and creative Halloween costumes.
BOSSY says
November 3, 2009 at 12:00 pmToasted sesame seed bagel, lox, kippered salmon, onion, hot coffee.
BOSSY says
November 3, 2009 at 12:01 pmEggs benedict with extra hollandaise sauce and a Bloody Mary.
BOSSY says
November 3, 2009 at 12:02 pmA Bloody Mary with a side order of Bloody Mary.
Ami says
November 3, 2009 at 12:05 pmtoasted everything bagel, real butter, scrambled eggs, bacon, orange juice.
Kelly says
November 3, 2009 at 12:07 pmTriple Chocolate Cake and a big ole glass of milk.
Z. Mulls says
November 3, 2009 at 12:07 pmToasted “everything” bagel. Cream Cheese. Bacon. Tomato. Cut in half.
David says
November 3, 2009 at 12:07 pmToasted bagel (and I mean a REAL bagel, none of this bullshit doughnut made of bread crap) with cream cheese, lox (or whitefish spread), tomato, scrambled eggs, big cup of green tea (no milk, sugar or nuthin’), bigger glass of water (room temp) and then a nap.
Ginny says
November 3, 2009 at 12:08 pmA bowl of oatmeal and a piece of cinnamon toast.
monnik says
November 3, 2009 at 12:10 pmSteel cut oatmeal with fresh blueberries and cream, thank you!
WebSavyMom says
November 3, 2009 at 12:11 pmScrambled eggs, bacon, French toast, champagne with splash of OJ.
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Miss Spoken says
November 3, 2009 at 12:12 pmChilled champagne with a drop of orange juice (hold pulp)
Colette says
November 3, 2009 at 12:16 pmOH MY GOD THIS POST HAS MADE ME SO HUNGRY
anne marie in philly says
November 3, 2009 at 12:16 pmham and swiss omelette, wheat toast with strawberry jam, coffee.
Teri says
November 3, 2009 at 12:16 pmScrambled eggs with cheese a side of bacon and hashbrowns.
Casey says
November 3, 2009 at 12:19 pmEggs benedict. Thin Filet Mignon not ham. Extra hollandaise. Champagne.
Mindy says
November 3, 2009 at 12:20 pmI would like coffee and a Denver omelet please. Thanks.
Em says
November 3, 2009 at 12:21 pmA mimosa with a side of conversation and another mimosa.
Kristina says
November 3, 2009 at 12:21 pmFrench toast with butter and maple syrup, bacon, scrambled eggs.
acher says
November 3, 2009 at 12:27 pmTwo eggies over meduim, rye toast, bacon, bacon, Diet Coke!
CageFreeFamily says
November 3, 2009 at 12:29 pmsuper crispy corned beef hash with perfectly done sunny side up eggs, a side of buttery toast, a big glass of pulp-less OJ, and a cuppa joe.
Jennifer T says
November 3, 2009 at 12:31 pmHam, cheddar, tomato omlete with a side of bacon & hashbrowns.
GreatAunt says
November 3, 2009 at 12:33 pmScrambled eggs and sausage patties, don’t forget the hash browns!
jen says
November 3, 2009 at 12:33 pmYeah Bossy’s Daughter! – Bagel, cream cheese and crispy bacon = YUM
Meredith says
November 3, 2009 at 12:34 pm2 scrambled, bacon, home fries, toast, OJ, coffee, NY Times.
sherry says
November 3, 2009 at 12:36 pmGreen tea and read the crossword clues to me please!
Leslie B says
November 3, 2009 at 12:44 pmsteel-cut oatmeal with bananas, scrambled eggs, fresh OJ, newspaper
Renee in Seattle says
November 3, 2009 at 12:51 pmWarm scone with butter and jam, washed down with coffee.
bdaiss says
November 3, 2009 at 12:53 pmcorned beef hash, 2 eggs sunny side up, sourdough toast.
Or the lox and cream cheese bagel at El Tovar.
Linda_M says
November 3, 2009 at 12:54 pmcoffee, cream, medium eggs *in* buttered toast, crisp bacon.
Linda_M says
November 3, 2009 at 12:55 pmDITTO WHAT COLETTE SAID!!
KAY says
November 3, 2009 at 12:59 pmEggs over easy, bacon, toast with butter, hashbrowns, bloody mary!!!
km says
November 3, 2009 at 1:00 pmbagel lox cc. Big cup strong black coffee.Newspaper…..Bliss.
km says
November 3, 2009 at 1:01 pmFeta cheese and spinach omelette. Strong black coffee.
I’m starving now. Let me raid the fridge!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa says
November 3, 2009 at 1:05 pmgood one bossy!!
Ill have a madras( vodka vodka splash cran splash oj)
bacon, toast and more bacon, please…and a bite or two of a good biscuit and gravy..mmmm mmm
La Suzette says
November 3, 2009 at 1:14 pmhomemade hash browns, egg (scrambled dry) and a mimosa!
Ms. Cranky Pants says
November 3, 2009 at 1:15 pmEggs Bennie, extra hollandaise, homefries. And a side of Lipitor.
Linda says
November 3, 2009 at 1:25 pmSteak, eggs, hashbrowns with cheese, buttered toast and UNLIMITED STARBUCKS.
maggie says
November 3, 2009 at 1:26 pmDippy eggs (over easy), bacon, and a side of toast
heidig says
November 3, 2009 at 1:27 pmI’m with Bossy’s daughter, only throw in a mimosa.
kathleen says
November 3, 2009 at 1:29 pmham eggs over medium rye bagel hash browns juice coffee
p/f says
November 3, 2009 at 1:31 pmSteel cut oats with apples, pecans in a ski cabin.
GK in MI says
November 3, 2009 at 1:38 pmWestern omlette, english muffin, side of canadian bacon, coffee.
Have the T-shirt says
November 3, 2009 at 1:40 pmBacon, One Egg over easy, toast and Hash Brown Potatoes
Liz says
November 3, 2009 at 1:42 pmBloody Mary, OJ, ice water, & coffee – food is secondary!
Liz says
November 3, 2009 at 1:42 pmIf I HAVE to eat – I’ll take Bossy’s #2 please.
Suzanne says
November 3, 2009 at 1:42 pmSesame Seed Bagel toasted dark, cream cheese and Coffee! yum!
krazy kris says
November 3, 2009 at 1:47 pmRASHER OF BACON, 1/2 LOAF TOAST W/BUTTER, HASH BROWNS, CAFFE LATTE!!!!
Gail K. says
November 3, 2009 at 1:50 pmCrunchy corned beef hash, eggs over dead, BUTTERED bagel, tea.
Manic Mommy says
November 3, 2009 at 1:50 pmEggs Benedict; grilled tomato, not ham. My weight in bacon.
kimi says
November 3, 2009 at 1:53 pmNoah’s whole wheat bagel + coffee 5 sugars splash of cream
Momish says
November 3, 2009 at 1:58 pmI’ll take any type of crepe anyone would make me.
sugarpie says
November 3, 2009 at 2:06 pmbuttered grits, ham, honeydew, black-as-death coffee, three newspapers,
sugarpie says
November 3, 2009 at 2:10 pmAnd almost any of Bossy’s earworms. Thanks, and keep the change.
Gette says
November 3, 2009 at 2:14 pmveggie hashbrowns lyonaisse with cheese, two over medium plopped atop.
K. says
November 3, 2009 at 2:17 pmEverything bagel with cream cheese. Orrrr eggs and pork roll.
Blairie Lou Hoo says
November 3, 2009 at 2:17 pmturkey bacon, french toast, fresh fruit, chai tea/orange juice.
Jen says
November 3, 2009 at 2:20 pmFrosted Rice Krispies with skim milk on way to work.
LKP says
November 3, 2009 at 2:22 pmCold Pizza, Dark and Stormy, Coffee with Skim Milk Only
Almudena says
November 3, 2009 at 2:29 pmi’m not picky – i’ll just have the buffet, thanks bossy.
BossysMom says
November 3, 2009 at 2:31 pmhung over…….coffee, coke, milkshake, fresh OJ, bagel w/whitefish. refill.
rockle says
November 3, 2009 at 2:38 pmFried eggs, over light, crispy edges. Home fries. Scrapple. Ketchup.
laurellee says
November 3, 2009 at 2:39 pmScrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon and a pancake for good measure.
Catherine McP says
November 3, 2009 at 2:39 pmPotatos, onion, greenpepper, sausage, cheese, eggs, in bowl. Franks Redhot.
BossysMom says
November 3, 2009 at 2:41 pmor if I’m South…biscuits and sausage gravy, coke and coffee.
Betsey says
November 3, 2009 at 2:44 pmsammich: toast, farm fresh egg (scrambled), locally raised bacon, cheese!
Dree says
November 3, 2009 at 2:50 pmlightly poached eggs, extra crispy bacon, homefries, rye toast, coffee
Rorrington the Fireman says
November 3, 2009 at 2:55 pmLightly toasted egg bagel, cream cheese and bacon; Cawfee! Mmmmmm…..
Jenny says
November 3, 2009 at 2:57 pmBiscuits with gravy, scrambled eggs, home fries, iced tea
Birdie23 says
November 3, 2009 at 3:00 pmEggs,toast, hot tea-black, napkin & Johnny Depp
Joie says
November 3, 2009 at 3:03 pmOrganic strawberries with brandy cream sauce, potato pancake, fresh OJ.
Jen O. says
November 3, 2009 at 3:10 pmFrosted Mini Wheats, covered in milk, but not too soggy.
Audubon Ron says
November 3, 2009 at 3:21 pmBombay up, two olives, shaken, not stirred and a cigarette.
Jill says
November 3, 2009 at 3:21 pmPoached eggs on a bed of spinach and polenta. Hurry!
Deedle says
November 3, 2009 at 3:23 pmJoe’s Scramble – eggs, onion, spinach,ground beef. Toast and coffee.
kristin @ going country says
November 3, 2009 at 3:23 pmMashed potatoes with melted cheese. Can you tell I’m pregnant?
Reeb says
November 3, 2009 at 3:36 pmI haven’t even been able to read the 10WT thing yet: stupid popups keep covering 1/2 the screen. I hope Bossy is getting lots-o-money$ from them, because they sure are annoying. Especially that purple bar that travels up the screen and is hard to get rid of.
End of rant. Now on to beautiful bacon photo and whatever follows.
Reeb says
November 3, 2009 at 3:41 pmCalmer now. And really hungry! Omelette and bloody mary, please.
Reeb says
November 3, 2009 at 3:42 pmWhat David/7 ordered, only in ten words. If that’s possible.
Lizzy says
November 3, 2009 at 3:42 pmCream, with a lotta’ bit of coffee. And more coffee.
TanyaK says
November 3, 2009 at 3:55 pmEverything Bagel, Lox and cream cheese, side of Bloody Mary.
21st Century Housewife says
November 3, 2009 at 3:57 pmTwo eggs over easy, with wheat toast and half a grapefruit. Grapefruit juice and a cup of coffee to drink please!
21st Century Housewife says
November 3, 2009 at 3:57 pmI think we’re having breakfast for dinner tonight.
Shelley says
November 3, 2009 at 3:58 pmScrambled eggs, wheat toast, sausage, bacon and a large mimosa.
GrandeMocha says
November 3, 2009 at 4:01 pmGrande, nonfat, no whip, 6 pump mocha.
Kathy from NJ says
November 3, 2009 at 4:17 pmEggs poached in milk over milk toast.
dgm says
November 3, 2009 at 4:38 pmBacon and sunny side up eggs topped with chili sauce
britni says
November 3, 2009 at 4:44 pmblack coffee, greek yogurt, figs, honey, walnuts and grapefruit juice.
Stuffanie says
November 3, 2009 at 4:57 pmGrandpa Clarence’s fave grape jelly, toast and runny eggs please.
Jim says
November 3, 2009 at 4:59 pm3 eggs medium, sausage patties, hash browns. NO BAGELS!!!
Heather T says
November 3, 2009 at 5:15 pmlight crepes with lemon butter and fresh orange juice, please
Sharon says
November 3, 2009 at 5:21 pmscrambled eggs with cheese, biscuits & gravy, hash browns or fried potatoes.
cynthiagirl says
November 3, 2009 at 5:27 pm12 oz. Americano with room and Top Pot sugared old-fashioned donut.
Reeb says
November 3, 2009 at 5:55 pmBossy runs quite the classy, extensive short order breakfast joint.
Jenny says
November 3, 2009 at 5:58 pmTwo big cups of tea and a bowl of oatmeal.
Brava97 says
November 3, 2009 at 6:19 pmScrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, fresh cantaloupe and honeydew, decaf.
Bush Babe says
November 3, 2009 at 6:25 pmBossy went and took all my breakfast faves first up – what’s with that?
Eggs benedict with smoked salmon over toast, brewed coffee…*mmmmm*
🙂
BB
karen l says
November 3, 2009 at 6:36 pmOut. Breakfast that is. Not at home. No. dishes.
KathyB says
November 3, 2009 at 6:43 pmCoffee with pink stuff and milk, lots of it. Easy to please for breakfast but no sweet pickles with my eggs (father pushes that) and still not a fan of grits.
It is getting to be oatmeal season with a little cinnamon and vanilla on top. Yum.
My grandfather used to say when one one of the grandkids tried to get a “special” request — This ain’t no short order house. You ate what was put on the table and liked it or beat the other kids to the potatoes.
Meg at the Members Lounge says
November 3, 2009 at 7:17 pmOmelette with cheese, crispy potatoes, Bay’s English, Bloody Mary, spicy.
Cactus Petunia says
November 3, 2009 at 7:41 pmEgg sandwich on everything bagel, with bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato!
Laura says
November 3, 2009 at 7:43 pmpeanut butter and jelly on whole wheat toast. Coffee….lots!
ZDub says
November 3, 2009 at 7:53 pmBiscuits, turkey sausage, gravy and bloody marys times bloody marys.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
November 3, 2009 at 7:56 pmBBQ potato chips and Pepsi got me through many mornings.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
November 3, 2009 at 7:59 pmIf pressured to eat breakfast, I’ll have a chicken biscuit.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
November 3, 2009 at 8:00 pmA Hardees chicken biscuit has less nutritional value than Pepsi.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
November 3, 2009 at 8:01 pmMost mornings it’s just coffee–and perhaps chips– for me.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
November 3, 2009 at 8:02 pmDr. Oz and Oprah would disapprove. Well, maybe not Oprah.
Deezil says
November 3, 2009 at 8:19 pmNo eggs, allergic. Sausage, biscuit, gravy. Hash browns. Grape juice.
Rebekah says
November 3, 2009 at 8:40 pmPoached eggs atop crabcakes, hearty wheat toast, coffee and juice.
Peg says
November 3, 2009 at 8:48 pmAdam and Eve on a raft, wreck ’em! Moo juice.
Peg says
November 3, 2009 at 8:50 pmBTW, “Bossy in a bowl” is beef stew!! Har, har.
Susan says
November 3, 2009 at 8:58 pmThree minute egg with knitted egg cozy, cup of tea.
Ree (The Other One) says
November 3, 2009 at 9:16 pmSkip the Bloody Mary and give me a Mimosa, stat.
Ruth says
November 3, 2009 at 9:21 pma poached egg in one of those lovely egg cups form England. Filled iwht tiny bits of ham or bacon and onions and whatever else I can squeeze into the egg cup. Toast soldiers and real butter. Make that Coffee Kona and real fresh cream.
Know it All says
November 3, 2009 at 10:38 pmScrambeled eggs, bacon, cheese, cayenne pepper on english muffin, please….
Know it All says
November 3, 2009 at 10:40 pmoops i can’t spell scrambled…or is it scarmbdled? Just give me breakfast for cryin’ out loud…oh–and a side of corned beef hash (well done) and YES! I know it’s GROSS!!!
Jenn @ Juggling LIfe says
November 3, 2009 at 10:42 pmMake mine a breakfast burrito–it’s a southern California thing.
Cupcake Murphy says
November 3, 2009 at 10:53 pmScrambled eggs, cottage cheese, tomato: one bagel, marionberry on other.
Cupcake Murphy says
November 3, 2009 at 10:55 pmKokomos at Fairfax Farmers Market: swiss cheese, strawberry pancakes. Swear.
Crystal says
November 3, 2009 at 11:11 pmA William-Sonoma croissant smothered in butter and raspberry-walnut jelly, a pitcher of Mimosas and another 1/2 of a croissant smothered in butter because I’m not having lunch.
amy says
November 4, 2009 at 12:21 amDream world. Eggs Benny with hashbrowns, ketchup. Strong coffee, water.
ranchgirl says
November 4, 2009 at 12:42 amI’d like breakfast with #69 who is serving Johnny Depp.
And no, there is no irony in #69 mentioning him.
Food! Right. Black bread, brie, walnuts, salmon, chocolate, fruit, YUMMMMM.
APeetsMom says
November 4, 2009 at 1:36 amPEETS COFFEE, fresh fruit, divine Eggs Martha with creamy havarti!
Amy says
November 4, 2009 at 1:44 amCoffee, hash browns, scrambled eggs–well cooked, sausage links. Thanks
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says
November 4, 2009 at 1:55 amBacon, white rice and heavily buttered toast made by Gramma.
Lis says
November 4, 2009 at 2:01 amegg whites scrambled, sesame bagel, cheddar cheese, bacon, coffee…please
TaraLB says
November 4, 2009 at 4:44 amBacon-lots of, maple syrup, pancakes, tea, melon, in bed.
CJ says
November 4, 2009 at 5:20 amFrench toast, maple syrup, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee.
AnnB says
November 4, 2009 at 7:54 ameggs over easy, toast, home fries and a bloody mary
dexter says
November 4, 2009 at 9:37 ambagel, whitefish, tomato, onion, coffee, chocolate milk, and phillies victory
Well Read Hostess says
November 4, 2009 at 9:49 amWhatever it is, just leave it on the bedside table.
Table for Five says
November 5, 2009 at 2:09 pmScrambled eggs, crispy bacon, toast/butter/jam, coffee, cream/sugar.
Life with Kaishon says
November 8, 2009 at 10:06 amYou are such a nice Mom.
Am I only allowed to say 10 words in this comment?
I guess you will have to delete me : )
dobes says
November 8, 2009 at 6:56 pmsoft-boiled eggs in egg cups, butter and toast soldiers, latte.
Red Hamster says
November 10, 2009 at 3:04 pmHot black tea. Wheat toast or scone. Leave me alone.