For me, sometimes starting the day with a tasty, fresh smoothie has to include peanut butter and spinach. Quick, light, and packed with just what I need to get going and begin solving your PIA (pain in the @%$) Jobs! When I get together with my buds, or the family for breakfast, it seems like someone selects traditional bacon and eggs – the most classic “go to” breakfast combo out there. Now my go-to combo is eggs over medium with corn beef hash (must be with those little chunks of potato!) and rye toast! Back in the day, hearty breakfasts like bacon and eggs were more common in farming communities or among laborers, but not everyday fare for the average person. With the price of eggs bouncing all over the place, and a box of cereal getting more expensive by the day, I got to wondering – what did people eat for breakfast years ago? What got them up and going long before smoothies, protein bars, and drive-thru coffee? From a leisurely plate of bacon and eggs to a nutrient-packed yogurt parfait, breakfast has always played a vital role in starting the day. But it hasn’t always looked the way it does now. Here’s a quick look back at how breakfast has evolved through the centuries, and how it’s still adapting today. Although for some of us, leftovers do make a wonderful breakfast also – just think spaghetti with meatballs! 

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