WRITING CULTURE 2012: Film, Food & Beyond

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and what better way to start the day but with eggs. Did you know that eggs are the only source of food that contains vitamin D?  Eggs are also high in sulphur content which can promote healthy hair and nails. There are many other health benefits of eggs, but this is not what I’m here to talk about. What I want to talk about is how something so simple like an egg can transform into a something so creative and different!

Omelettes are my go-to breakfast in the morning. Making omelettes allow me to apply my creativeness and create a variety of tastes and textures in one meal. To make an omelette is really simple. Take two beaten eggs and incorporate your favorite fillings. Now the best thing about this dish is the variety of cheese, meats, and vegetables that can be mixed in. With the right ingredients and the right cooking time, omelettes can bring your taste buds to a whole new level. Experience various flavors and taste by trying other cultures omelettes. Making omelettes take time, so for me to have this dish, I must have at least an hour to spare to just sit and enjoy this fluffy creation. But in this 21 st century, omelettes  are now on the go and in a roll!

I recently had my first omelette on a roll at the Gramercy Grill. I went with the classic Western omelette that contained diced ham, green peppers, and onions. It is often a platter served with a side of hash browns or homemade fries, but not this omelette. I purchased this omelette for on-the-go, therefore the omelette was tucked between a warm roll.

When I took my first bite, the heat of the omelette instantly warmed my body up. After chewing past the light and airy roll, I discovered a nice layer of ketchup and mayonnaise dressing. Now, that may sound disgusting, but it surprisingly works! I thought the cold was a refreshing surprise from the heat of the omelette and that the ketchup married well with the egg. Soon enough, I got a crunch from the green peppers, a sweet taste of the onions, and the saltiness of the ham. The experience was not only satisfying but filling, for only $2.75. I would definitely go back, but perhaps I’ll try something different, like their Egg White Omelette.