I am a BIG fan of maple syrup.  Frankly, given the right mood, I could probably be convinced to sip some out of a coffee mug.  Dishes involving maple syrup are some of my favorites, which is probably why I’ve always loved brunch.  So when I ended up with some leftover bread from the Essential Baking Company last weekend, I knew just what to make!  It was just starting to get stale, so I left it out overnight, with dreams of maple syrup and buttery French toast dancing in my head.
I woke up before Kevin and began to search for a French toast recipe that sounded tasty.  Most of the ones I found in my various vintage cookbooks were all very basic, and while I like plain ol’ French toast, I really wanted something with some spices to wake up my taste-buds.
I was lucky enough to find a recipe for Eggnog French Toast from the third volume of the Sunset Kitchen Cabinet Recipes published in 1944.
I’m not sure why French toast is included in a section on meeting daily food requirements, but if maple syrups is ‘required’ eating, then I am definitely on board!  I couldn’t wait for Kevin to wake up to start the French toast, so I ate mine with a cup of coffee, contemplating the sunny Seattle morning.  It was some of the tastiest French toast I’ve tasted.  The nutmeg and vanilla gave the dish the complexity I had hoped for and the maple syrup put a smile on my face for the entire day!
Before syrup:
After syrup!
Remind me to send you some of NY State’s finest syrup before I leave here!
There is hardly enough syrup on those pancakes.
looks sooo good!
Yum! Maple syrup as a daily food requirement is a great idea! Can we add chocolate too?!
@Cam: Yum! I would never say no to syrup!
@Melinda: Yes, let’s add chocolate and maybe a glass of wine as well?
French toast is special….maple syrup is special. I always loved those little maple candies that were filled with a mixture of nuts…maple has a way of, you are right, making one smile!
Homesick! Want this the minute I get home! New Hampshire maple syrup and french bread … love the eggnog dipping recipe!
@Susan: I hope your jetlag is over and you’re feeling more at home now! Bring on the syrup!
@Sandi: Oh trust me, there was much more maple syrup on the french toast after I finished the photos
I could drink maple syrup from a mug as well! This recipe looks good and I think I’ll try it. I will add a bit more maple syrup though. *smile* Thanks for the recipe.
Blessings,
Sandi
Found your blog via the tablescape and really enjoying all your posts today, full of all kinds of memorable recipes from the past.