You Are What You Eat

Feature Article in Art | Design by Emily Kropp / March 2, 2010
German photographer Oliver Shwarzwald captures traditional breakfasts from around the world in a series of photographs for Feld Homme magazine.

Most people have their go–to breakfast options and stick with them (save for brunches and special outings), perhaps toast, eggs, cereal, pancakes, or a banana. But if you've ever found yourself in a foreign land or overseas, you know that finding your favorites isn't always easy. Here, photographer Oliver Shwarzwald shows us (in these super styledon photos for German magazine Feld Homme) the go–to options of countries around the world, begging the question:

Would you eat fish or drink vodka for breakfast?UK US Breakfast
At left: Franks and beans with tea in the United Kingdom. Right: Corn flakes with milk and OJ in the United States.Sweden Russia Breakfast
At left: Herring and crisp bread in Sweden. Left: Caviar on toast and vodka in Russia.France International Breakfast
At left: Croissants and cigarettes in France. Right: Toast and jam with coffee at an International breakfast.

http://www.oliverschwarzwald.de/

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