Often when I feel like hitting the road early and don't want to
bother with cooking breakfast, I'll ride a few miles until I discover
a grocery store where I can purchase a variety of cold treats such
as: fruit, cereal, or nuts topped with yogurt, milk, or cottage
cheese. Although in the early morning my growling stomach is at the
mercy of the country grocer's often limited supply, I try to be
inventive with the food at hand. Occasionally, however, I am
pleasantly surprised to find fresh muffins or hot coffee at the
check-out counter to add some warmth to my simple breakfast affair.
