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This sounds wonderful. I just love breakfast casseroles. This could also be called a bread pudding.

I like to make hash browns with a little flour, salt, pepper, paprika, a touch of milk and finely chopped onion all mixed together. I think it will work well with the waffle iron although it may take a bit longer to cook. Can't wait to try this remarkable idea. And with a runny pouched egg (or two) sounds like heaven.

I'll alway have fond memories of the brunches served at the Alta Mira Hotel (Sausalito CA) many years ago on their rooftop deck. Every time I went there I ordered the shirred eggs with spinach and chicken livers. I've always wanted to make them myself but never have. This article has inspired me to finally step up and finally make them myself.

Don't buy cheap tools; if you don't have the money to buy good quality ones. They won't last long and they won't do the job. You'll just waste money by later replacing them with quality tools. Only buy good quality brands. If you don't have the money right now you can find great prices for them at garage or estate sales or even ebay; if they are in good condition. As far as a drill goes, also be very careful about a cheap one. If you need to drill into plaster or brick you'll need one powerful enough to do the job. If drilling through drywall with no studs you may be able to use the cheap models. Never skimp on your tools. They can last forever if you make the right purchase. Again, if you're low on funds, check out the sales.

These are all great ideas. I'd also stock some canned staples; baked beans, tuna, evaporated milk (for cereal), fruit (like peaches and pears), sardines if you like them. Peanut butter and honey would be great. And maybe some energy bars, popcorn stored in zip locks (protein). Make sure you have bread and crackers. You could also get some steno cans to heat up soup and such. @mdorothy brought up a very important point on water. Get as many jugs as possible for consumption. If your tap water is drinkable fill as many containers as possible, even open buckets will be fine for having around to flush the toilet. It really doesn't take much of it to flush, believe me, I've been through it, you just pour some in and it will automatically flush the waste. You may also want to have some larger zip locks around for used toilet paper to keep flushing easier or for sanitary napkins. ALSO, make sure you have a hand operated can opener.
The open containers of water is also good for sponge baths. With the heat and humidity, you'll probably want to sponge often.

In 1966 we moved into a home that had a pink refrigerator. Four years later we moved again and took it with us. My mother had it professionally painted white. Today I have that same refrigerator in my basement and the paint is still perfect. BTW, it's still in use :)

By all means keep the Cuisinart set. I started out with a Farberware set (do they even make those anymore?) I used them for years even though the handles would come loose and crack. I bought a set of stainless Cuisinart about 5 years ago and absolutely love them. Even if you use only a few items often, the others will come in handy from time to time. Non-stick pans can be nice IF they are higher quality (no T-Fal). I would suggest that you use the stainless and if later you want to add non-stick or cast iron do it then.

Yummy, nom and other baby words, as another poster suggested, are also very irritating to me. But what really makes me cringe are the terms "and you're good to go" and "my go to recipe".

Faith, great post idea.
A previous boyfriend hated peas as a child and used to sneak them off the plate and stuff them into his pant pockets.
A girlfriend told me about visiting friends homes for lunch and having tuna fish sandwiched served. She hated them and would somehow sneak them out and bury them in the yard.

My issues were with over cooked food. My mom would cook beef liver and steaks until they were like cardboard. We ate them because the children in "pick your country" were starving and we couldn't waste food. Fortunately today I love liver and steaks. Only have calves liver and steak pretty much rare now.

And the veggies were always over cooked...mushy. But she always had a cream sauce or buttery browned breadcrumbs to top them off. Still like that with veggies that aren't over cooked.

I do remember a few times when I sat at the table for what seemed like hours when I didn't want to taste the food. But usually it was a matter of just taking a bite before I was excused from finishing it.

It's so sad that peeps, even today, try to force children to eat foods they don't like. As we grow older, we test new food options on our own. And can form our own ideas as adults without childhood pressures.

Awesome post. I love all of these ingredients and am so anxious to try it. I am very fond of a quiche served at Sweet Lorraine's in Berkley Michigan. Instead of using pastry they use hash browns as a crust. I really prefer extra crispy hash browns, so I'll try that with you're suggested recipe.