You would have thought I would have eaten a breakfast of champions before going to my new job at Yahoo Food, right? Nope.

Before my first day, I got plenty of rest (thanks to jet lag, I slept through most of the weekend). I did plenty of food-related reading and research. I picked out my first day at a new job outfit (and then tried on 20 other outfits the morning of, flinging dresses all around my bedroom in frustration and ended up wearing what I first chose anyway). After spending all of my attention on what skirt and blazer combination would make the best impression (I chose a purple skirt, naturally), I ran out of time to prepare a well-balanced breakfast. In a panic, I toasted two pieces of bread, slathered butter on them, and bolted out the door.

I cannot start my new gig as a food editor with such a pathetic first meal. For shame!

I promised myself to take the time and make something Yahoo Food worthy for breakfast on day two. I made open faced Italian fried egg sandwiches with basil, parmesan cheese and zesty marinara sauce for E and I yesterday. It’s an easy, filling breakfast sandwich for go-getters in the classroom or the boardroom. Many people have a version of this easy sammie, like Giada de Laurentiis. I tweaked the basic recipe with a few spices and herbs; E added a bit of chili oil to his for an extra kick, when coffee just isn’t enough to get ya started.

I was full when I got on the subway, but hungry for my new gig. Let’s do this.

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