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It's been a quiet day today. It was chilly, but the sun came out, which was most appreciated. I am enjoying my walks to the mailbox where my seed and gardening catalogs are coming in. This afternoon, I curled up on the sofa to peruse them while doing a little spring dreaming. I also receive a new book to review almost daily, so I thought I took some time to read a bit and catch up on my writing.

The big news for today was the twelve eggs that were gathered from the chicken house! That was thrilling considering the lack of production these days. I've never had any luck with consistent egg production during winter though I try every bit of advice there is on the subject. I feel highly insulted to have to buy eggs when while giving such great care (and feed) to hens who won't cooperate, but today, they redeemed themselves. Let's hope it continues! I'd love to make some egg noodles. :-)

Egg noodles. I can't make a batch without thinking of my Aunt Ardith. She and I were kindred spirits and both loved chickens. She was a member of the Old German Baptist church. She grew apples and red raspberries and gave me a lot of advice and recipes, including egg noodles and angel food cake. She would stop over to visit, but would mail the recipes because "Everyone likes to get mail." I still look at the recipe cards in her handwriting and I'm so blessed to have known her. Not many get the chance to form such a relationship with a great-aunt. Though she was Gram's younger sister by five years, she went home to the Lord first.

Well, I want to get my Baked French Toast assembled and in the refrigerator, so it'll be ready to pop in the oven for tomorrow's breakfast. Here's the recipe.

 

 

Baked French Toast

8 eggs

2 cups milk

2 cups half and half

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon cinnamon

french bread, sliced to at least 1 inch thickness

 

 

For Topping

1 cup chopped pecans

1 1/4 cup brown sugar

3 Tablespoons dark corn syrup

1/2 cup melted butter

 

To Make:  Spray a 13" x 9" pan with non stick cooking spray.  Fill pan with closely packed bread slices.  Blend eggs, milk, half and half, vanilla and spices.  Pour over bread slices and refrigerate overnight. I go ahead and mix the chopped pecans and brown sugar and put them in a covered dish so in the morning it will be done.

In the morning take out the casserole; add your pecan brown sugar mixture.  Melt butter in microwave then add corn syrup and mix.  Drizzle over top. Bake at 350 for 50 min-1 hour. 

It will be puffed and golden brown.

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Posted by blessedmomof10

The baked french toast sound fabulous! I will have to give this recipe a try!

Blessings~
gloria

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Posted by Anonymous

I made your Baked French Toast recipe for our breakfast this morning. WOW!!! Delicious! You should have seen all the smile on the faces of my 4 kiddos! We will definitely be making this one again, perhaps on Sunday mornings before church. It's nice to have a nice breakfast on Sunday mornings without too much work. Thanks for sharing this recipe, friend! LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by cindy

the fond memories you have. How I wish my younger days were like that.
The recipe looks wonderful. I can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing all that you do. There is always something wonderful to come and read about.
Have a very blessed week and weekend.

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Posted by Anonymous

We were blessed with more eggs with our recent January thaw - I too feel embarrased to have to buy eggs during the winter and keep giving the girls (hens) pep talks. And you are not going to believe this, but my favorite aunt's name is "Ardith". lol I inherited her recipe box.
Blessings My Friend,
Jane

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Posted by AbiBuening

Oh this sounds too good. I'll have to try it. Thanks for sharing it.

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Posted by paschalhome

You inspired me. My much younger baby sister, just got married and has set up housekeeping for the first time. She has never had to cook before, so she's still learning and she calls me several times a week for recipes, especially the "family ones" since I inherited most of them. I've been wanting to get them to her and thought about putting a book together for her, but I think I may just start mailing them to her one at a time. Maybe include and old photograph with each one. Your Aunt Ardith was right, everyone loves getting mail, (when it's not bills). Thanks for the idea! God Bless!!

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Posted by Anonymous

This is so going on the menu!

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