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The Breakfast Table
The May sun slipped into my kitchen window greeting me with a soft smile. I was about to brew a pot of coffee when a thought whispered. Go out. I’ve learned to listen to such thoughts. So, I tucked my Kindle e-reader into my purse, grabbed jacket and car keys then stepped out into the fresh Saturday morning air.
Life changed for me with M’s sudden passing. It happened more than a year ago without warning, too soon for us to be parted. We had so much left undone, and unsaid. In the early days of shock and grief, a dear friend offered sound advice. Go out to eat occasionally, she said, with family, friends, or with a good book. Just go out. I’ve often followed her suggestion. It’s eased the loneliness and helped me re-enter the world.
For this weekend’s outing I chose The Breakfast Table, a charming restaurant on Tatamy Road in Palmer Township. It had been a long while since I’d been there, but the eatery hasn’t lost its interior charm. 
At the front of the sunny dining room with its French country décor, the hostess greeted me warmly, offering a table of choice. I took one along the wall.
A cheerful waitress brought me a glass of iced lemon water and steaming mug of black coffee. The single page menu held breakfast items on one side and lunch on the back. There was a broad assortment for breakfast – French toast, pancakes, Quiche, breakfast burritos, Panini, several omelets, as well as the more traditional eggs cooked to order, steak and other meats, and fruit. I opted for scrambled eggs, healthy fruit (in lieu of their delicious breakfast potatoes), whole wheat toast and thick strawberry jam.
Soul String by Casey Clifford
As I waited for my food I pulled out my Kindle and continued reading SOUL STRING, Book I by Casey Clifford. SOUL STRING tells the tale of a grad student, Brenna Jane (B.J.) Kelley, and her long-lasting relationship with Professor Caleb Forrester. It opens on the campus of the University of Madison in the turbulent 1970’s. It’s the first novella in a series that will span twenty years of B.J.’s life and career, a time of change for women in both the academic and the business world. Clifford’s voice drew me in with her compelling description and tidbits from another time. A truly intriguing read – can’t wait to finish this novella, and continue the saga.
My food was delivered by the pleasant waitress. I took out a moment to take a quick picture for this blog then enjoyed the flavor of the eggs and fresh fruit. I continued reading. Around me I heard the cordial chatter of other diners enjoying their visits and meals.
My scrambled eggs were moist and flavorful. I spread my wheat toast with thick, homemade jam. The fresh melon and strawberries were cool and sweet. The coffee was both fragrant and hot. As I ate, I saw large plates of blueberry pancakes and thick French Toast topped with cream pass by, headed toward another table. I almost envied the diners, then took another bite of strawberry.
I had ordered two scrambled eggs, two slices of whole wheat toast with jam, fresh fruit, and coffee. The substitution of fruit for potatoes added $1.25 to my meal, for a total of just under $8.00 (plus tax and tip). The restaurant accepts only cash or check – no credit cards.
The Breakfast Table is located at 1315 Tatamy Road in Palmer Township. They are open Tuesday through Saturday, 7 to 2 for breakfast and lunch. Sunday hours are from 8 until 2, breakfast only. Closed on Monday. Charming atmosphere, friendly service, delicious food. What more can one ask? I wholeheartedly recommend a visit.
Sara
A Saturday morning drive north toward the scenic Delaware Water Gap along the PA & NJ border 
brought us to the Mt. Bethel Diner. Although we’d long heard good reports about this small town diner, it was our first visit. The diner hugs the winding Highway 611 and overlooks a wooded valley and mountains. Certainly a pretty setting.
We arrived late mid-morning so the breakfast crowd seemed to be clearing and the lunch crowd not yet arrived. We were shown to a front window booth.
A slender, dark-haired waitress cordially brought us 
tall glasses of water then stepped away to start a fresh pot of coffee. We skimmed through the menu. Although breakfast fare filled only one page of the large menu, there were ample offerings. The chocolate chip and blueberry pancakes briefly caught our attention but on further thought we both decided to go with eggs. Fragrant, fresh-brewed coffee arrived and we gave our orders. Bacon and eggs for me, steak and eggs for M.
With only occasional chatter M skimmed through his morning paper while I read an engrossing mystery on my Kindle e-reader. 
I’d been reluctant to buy one. But in the past years we’ve been trying to downsize and books seem to have taken over our house. When a close friend published her book in e-book format I decided to give it a try. It’s true that I still love the feel of a paperback in my hands, but the Kindle is very easy to read and I can adjust the font size as needed. I especially like the portability when we travel.
Our food arrived almost too soon. My bacon was incredible and cooked crisp as I’d asked. The scrambled eggs were tasty, and the potatoes too many to finish. M’s steak was juicy and cooked a perfect medium, as he likes. Larger than expected. Other than a slightly dull steak knife, our meal was ideal. Throughout, our waitress discreetly kept an eye on our needs, and those of the folks around us.
Our bill came to just over $17 (tax included but before tip) for my platter 
(4 slices of bacon, 2 eggs, homefries, and whole wheat toast) and M’s (2 eggs, a large breakfast steak, homefries, and toast), and our two cups of coffee. Coffee price is reasonable at $1.10 per cup.
Excellent service, a pleasant atmosphere, and good wholesome food. It was our first visit, yes, but definitely not our last.
The Mt. Bethel Diner is located at 2600 N. Delaware Drive (Hwy. 611) south of Portland in Mt. Bethel, PA 18343. 570-897-6409. They are open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Sara
An errand in Easton on this drizzly Saturday took us south on Sullivan Trail in Forks Township, PA. We decided to stop for breakfast at the Forks Diner, just down the road from Braden Airpark.
As we entered the diner, a young hostess asked us if we’d like a booth or table. “A booth,” I said. Booths are quieter, more intimate, and it had been a long while since M and I had been out together on a breakfast date. Breakfast out with one’s husband allows time to talk and we had much to discuss.
We’d just opened the menus when our waitress appeared, a middle-aged woman wearing glasses and a comfortable smile. She quickly brought glasses of water, cups and saucers, along with a filled carafe of hot coffee then gave us time to browse the list of offerings. We saw a huge variety of omelettes, along with French Toast, pancakes, and the usual other breakfast foods. This morning M treated himself to steak and eggs. I opted for eggs and bacon. Both dishes came with homefries and toast.
While we waited, we sipped steaming coffee. Not overly strong, more to M’s taste than my own, but it tasted good on this gray morning. We browsed through the newspaper, commenting on an article or two. Salary freezes and lay-offs caught our attention.
Our food arrived promptly. M’s steak was more pinkish brown than the rare he’d asked for, but his eggs were poached nicely. My scrambled eggs and bacon were flavorful. The potatoes were crisp, as we’d asked, but they tasted old, like they’d been cooked up yesterday. Not sure I’d order the homefries again. Our wheat toast was evenly browned and hot.
The Forks Diner is larger than it looks with two sides for seating, along with a counter. It is slightly dated but still has a nice, friendly atmosphere and the booths allow private conversation. We enjoyed talking quietly in our high-backed booth, catching up on our daily work lives. I noticed others also engaged in similar quiet talk.
Throughout our meal our waitress was attentive but not invasive as she checked back occasionally to see what we might need. Friendly service.
Our total bill came to just over $17 (plus tip) for my meal of two scrambled eggs, homefries, three slices of bacon, toast, and coffee, and M’s plate that included a small steak, two poached eggs, homefries, toast, and coffee. Two could easily eat breakfast for under $10, depending on what was chosen.
The Forks Diner is located at 3315 Sullivan Trail Easton, PA 18040-7621. (610) 252-1028. I hope you stop by for a visit. Eating breakfast out is good for the economy, and maybe good for your relationship, too!
Sara
Breakfast in the Valley 