When I am out with my 4 year old, people often tell me to “enjoy this time because they grow up so fast”. I just smile and say that I will. I know the years fly by because my oldest child is 21, but I also know that there are days that feel like an eternity when you are the parent of a young child.
I do realize how precious time is and for that reason I especially appreciate my Thursday afternoons. My oldest son, Grant, gets out of college early on Thursdays and usually has lunch with me. Occasionally we go out, but usually we have lunch at home. I cherish our time together knowing that it won't be long before he flies the nest. It is doubly nice because after we have lunch together, he usually gives me a break and takes his little brother outside to play. I find I am much better able to “enjoy this time” with my 4 year old after I have had a little break. 🙂
Today Grant requested scrambled eggs for lunch and I was happy to oblige! While I was getting the ingredients out, Grant unloaded the dishwasher and picked clover so I could make tea (and photographed it because his weird mom is a blogger). He was being so helpful that I decided to thank him by making French Toast to go with our breakfast for lunch. I couldn't decide what spices to add and finally decided to add a little bit of all of our favorite spices and created Chai Spiced French Toast.
Use a shallow dish to make it easier to soak the bread in the egg mixture.
I use a Misto Oil Sprayer
- 8 - 12 slices of bread (I used gluten-free)
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup milk (I used almond milk)
- ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- a pinch cloves
- Place eggs in a large, shallow dish. Beat the eggs with a whisk or fork.
- Add milk and spices and mix well.
- Lay the bread in the egg mixture. Let it sit for a couple of seconds. Then flip it and let it sit on the other side for a few seconds.
- Place on greased griddle. Cook on each side for 2 - 3 minutes or until the bread is browned.
Top with maple syrup. I served scrambled eggs, bacon and pluots with the French Toast:
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Homemade Chai Latte
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GF Chai Spiced Doughnuts with Vanilla Galze
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April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
October 6, 2011 at 10:50 pmOh Alea, this French toast sounds so good! I am definitely going to be making this, and soon!
Judy@Savoring Today says
October 7, 2011 at 4:59 amThis is one of those recipes that make you smack your forehead and proclaim, “of course!” Brilliant.
Rebecca in Colorado says
October 7, 2011 at 11:16 amThe recipe sounds innovative and tasty, but even more than the recipe, I like hearing the story about you and your sons. When I blog about an event surrounding food, it spurs my thoughts to return to the memory the next time I make that food.
Here’s to a lifetime of recalling special lunches with Grant and Andrew every time you have chai french toast!
Alea says
October 7, 2011 at 11:53 pmI also connect recipes to past memories: The first time I made it, the friend who passed along the recipe, the special time with family and friends.
Elsa says
October 8, 2011 at 4:03 pmYum! Great combination of flavors. I need to make French toast, I love it and I haven’t had it for a while.
Michele says
January 11, 2015 at 8:25 amGreat recipe..even greater kids. Either by genes or early training, they sure sound like intelligent, caring, helpful people. The world needs more people like this.