Life...

So I just looked and realized I haven't blogged since Tuesday. I don't really have a good reason obviously since it took me until today to realize it.  I don't have an inspired idea for a blog post except that Sunday morning breakfast could be a great family tradition to start. In that vein, you might not want to get up and cook a full breakfast first thing, so here's a grand idea. Prep it before you go to bed and throw it in the oven when you get up.  In the time while it's baking, you can get the rest of your morning routine out of the way.

French Toast Strata

Ingredients:
4 c. day old French/Italian bread, cubed        1/3 c. raisins        3 oz. cream cheese, cubed
3 eggs                1 1/2 c. milk              1/2 c. maple syrup                 1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. sugar      1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:

1. In a 11x7 pan, add an even layer of bread.
2. Sprinkle raisins and cream cheese.
3. Beat eggs in a bowl.
4. Add milk, 1/2 c. syrup and vanilla.
5. Mix well and pour over bread.
6. Refrigerate overnight (min. 4 hrs.)
7. Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over bread.
8. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.
9. Enjoy!

So, even though i took a few days off for "life", I'm back to remind you to have fun while you cook!