Farmers Markets
Summer in Season - Strawberries
It almost seems like strawberries are in season year-round in southern California, but truly, according to farmernet, strawberries are in season at the local farmers’ markets now, summer.
It would be a crime to cook or strawberries in the summer. Fresh, super sweet, sometimes tangy strawberries should be enjoyed exactly as they are. But sometimes, you really do have to eat a real meal like breakfast, so you can add strawberries to whatever it is you’re making. Though I wouldn’t be opposed to sitting down with a fork and an enormous bowl of fresh sliced strawberries for dinner.
Stuffed french toast is oftentimes made by taking extra-thick slices of bread and cutting a slit in the side to create a pocket that’s filled. However, this doesn’t really maximize the stuffing-ability, and leaves lopsided french toast that is still too much bread and not enough of the glorious stuffing inside. Rather, take two thick slices of egg or challah bread and make fairly large divots on one side of each slice by pulling out pieces of bread. Fill these divots with the stuffing - I put softened cream cheese that has been sweetened with some sugar and sliced strawberries, then put the slices of bread together like a sandwich. From there, take the regular French toast route of soaking in milk (or cream) and eggs, fry, garnish if you must, and eat.
Yes yes, technically then, it’s not “stuffed” french toast, but a “sandwich,” but who’s making the rules? ;)
By sarah (see more of her posts). You can find more of sarah's writing at her own website The Delicious Life
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Oh my God that looks amazing. I want it now–do you deliver?
Yeah… Do you deliver?
Best french toast I *ever* had (oh so humble…) I used “pain brioche” or brioche loaf. Pre-order the day before from your fave place. Mine is LA Bread and Bakery in Los Feliz (323 662 8600). It’s a *huge* loaf so slice and freeze what you don’t use. It’s so worth the drive to there from Studio City and back.
I make my french toast batter, adding a splash of rum.
Brilliant!
LOVE the idea of stuffed french toast — gonna try that next. Thanks!
of course i deliver!
even to indiana ;)
and maxmillion, i love the idea of RUM! i will try that next - pineapple and cream cheese stuffing, and RUM in the batter. :)
Thanks for this great idea - I tried it last Saturday and was deeply satisfied!