Breakfast of Champions
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| Brandon eating breakfast |
For the general public there is a great variety of food to choose from. My favorite is always food from the street vendors. As you walk along the streets you will be overwhelmed by the delicious aroma. I would recommend the Cornish pasties if you are running late to your event. It’s easy to eat on the go and quite filling. If you are more adventurous you would love the paella. Simmering in a giant cast iron pan, this mixture of flavors will warm you up in the damp English weather.
The café in the Athlete’s Village is the largest in
the history of the games. According to the London press, the athletes in the
village will consume 25,000 loaves of bread and 75,000 liters of milk during the
Olympics. They will eat more than 19 tons of eggs and approximately 330 tons of
fruits and vegetables. The dining area is a place of camaraderie and ‘star’
gazing. Jordan Burroughs (FS 74kg) tried for more than a week to get a picture
with the US gymnastics team. As soon as he did, interrupting Gabby Douglas’
lunch, he tweeted it to his followers!
No mention of food would be complete though without
the golden arches. Yes, McDonald’s has a big presence at these games. Not far
from the Olympic Stadium, McDonald’s built a two-story temporary restaurant. It
is reported they serve 1,000 customers in an hour! It seems strange that fast
food would be so central to a sporting event. I guess if it’s okay for Usain
Bolt it can’t be all bad…..as long as you work it off like he does! Personally,
McDonald’s has made it possible for me to communicate with friends, family and
all of you at home. Nothing like free Wi-Fi with a side of fries!
