All Expectations

It was a wonderful weekend.

Today I find myself with amazing memories,

and a sadness because the long awaited weekend

is now over........

Yesterday I served brunch to the "Bunch"

Please enjoy the "hit" recipe of the morning.

CASSEROLE: French Toast with Praline Topping

                                          INGREDIENTS


                                      1 loaf French bread

                                      8 large eggs

                                      2 cups half and half

                                      1 cup milk

                                      2 Tablespoons sugar

                                      1 teaspoon vanilla extract

                                      ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

                                      ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

                                      Dash salt

                               Praline Topping (recipe below) 

Maple Syrup           

*Slice French bread into 20 slices, about 1” each. Grease 13 X 9” baking dish (I use PAM). Arrange slices in baking dish, overlapping to fit. In a large bowl, mix eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. With mixer, combine well but not foamy.


Pour mixture over bread slices, making sure all slices are completely covered. (I use a spoon to get the in between places). Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.


Next morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


Spread praline topping evenly over the top and bake for 45 minutes, till golden and puffed. Serve with maple syrup. (You only need a drizzle of the syrup)


                                       *PRALINE TOPPING

 2 sticks butter. Room temperature

1 cup packed brown sugar

 1 cup chopped pecans

2 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ teaspoon cinnamon

 ½ teaspoon nutmeg

*remember, when you get the casserole out in the morning it will be cold. Remove it from the fridge 2 hours before cooking & serving, the first hour to get to room temperature, the second hour cooking and a 10 min set before you enjoy.

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“I was at this restaurant. The sign said "Breakfast Anytime." So I ordered French Toast in the Renaissance.”

  ~Steven Wright~

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The sun has just arrived for today.

I have a new keyboard and this post took forever.

Libby is snoring in her dog bed...

and my heart is heavy.

I planned and looked forward to this past weekend for months.

It surpassed all of my expectations.....

my today will be quiet.....

Love you beyond all expectations.

Me