Savor the small things: Blueberry Baked French Toast

 "Savor the Small Things"  & "Do something for someone else" are awesome way to start a new day.

I decided to make breakfast for my Hunny.
I'm a Foodie.
I am a Cooker.
I am a Kitchen Person.

C'mon the name of my blog is "Food is Love" for goodness sakes.
Was there really ever a doubt of what my primary way of showing appreciation would be? I didn't think so :)

I recognized that He makes me whatever I ask for, at breakfast, Everyday!
So I decided to turn the table on his day off and give him a special treat!

Blueberry Baked French Toast

Ingredients
2 Eggs
1/2 cup Milk or Half & Half
2 Slices of Hawaiian Bread
3/4 cup fresh Blueberries
2 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Splenda

Directions:

Preheat oven 375°

In a microwave safe bowl place the butter, Splenda and blueberries

Heat on high for 1 minute.

Pour mixture into baking dish (*I used a shallow, fluted baking dish, as seen above)

In a mixing bowl beat the eggs and the milk.

Dip the slices of Hawaiian bread in the egg mixture.

Place the bread on top of the blueberry mixture.

Pour remaining egg mixture over top of the bread.

Bake in 375° oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Serve with a Dollop of Whipped Cream if desired.

**If you'd like to do this the night before just do everything but bake. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. It really works out well!

Enjoy, We sure did!!

It's Mother's Day

Well Sunday is Mother's Day and  I'd love to pass on some of the things I think would be great ideas, so you can have a wonderful Mother's Day! As my Mom has passed on I think I will live vicariously through you all! Ok with you????


Here goes: 

What Mom doesn't love a Mani / Pedi???
Take Mom over to the Salon and spend the afternoon Pampering!










Better yet, Stop by your Local Dollar store and grab all of the items you'll need for a Mani / Pedi Gift Basket!
They have little Pedicure packets..in their personal care section that have "toe holders", orange stick, file and nail clippers packaged neatly in this little clear plastic sleeve for $1.00. In that same section you can pick up Nail polish, Nail Polish Remover...a really nice little Manicure Gift Box Set..complete with Nail File, Buffer, Cuticle sticks, Clippers, Scissors, needed for a good manicure. Again $1.00.You could make a beautiful little Basket to bring along with you to Mom's for a nice Brunch or Lunch and it will not break your budget. We all know Moms love a well thought out gift!

Brunch or Lunch

For a great Brunch idea, I love my Baked French Toast. You can prep it the night before, then bake it when you get to Mom's. When she smells the Cinnamon and Apples...or the Brown Sugar and Bananas..You will be a Rock Star!!!
Another idea would be to grab some fresh fruit, granola and yogurt and build a beautiful Spring Parfait! It is super easy.. but so impressive. your mom will Love it!
If your Mom is anything like Mine was... She'll love anything you bring her..She just loves the fact that you thought of her!

Point is..make the day as special as possible. She brought you into the world... If you don't do anything..She'll take ya out!!!
Happy Mother's Day All!!!

Love you Mommy :)

Bananas Foster French Toast

Quick & Easy Breakfast Favorite

So easy you can prep the night before so,
You can just put this in the oven and get a cup of coffee with the family.
It tends to itself!

Stop by the website for the Easy Recipe and Tutorial!