Sweetheart's French Vanilla Eggy Bread

February is the month for romance . . . a welcome respite and distraction from winter's cold and bleary blast. Even Jess can feel the love as she lays and warms her soft white belly in front of the fire . . .


Trinkets are exchanged along with sultry looks shared betwixt two longing lovers . . . knowing glances . . . a stray lock of hair curling along the nape of a slender neck . . . contented sighs . . . the blush of soft cheeks and lowered lashes . . .


The soft brush of a caring hand across strong shoulders . . . the touch of a gentle hand against a sleeve . . . soft laughter . . . a breath as soft as a baby's sighs whisper sweet words that delight and inspire . . .


Laughter abounds amongst the soft feather pillows . . . all nestled and cosy beneath the warm underdown . . . flames flicker across the ceiling . . . soft flakes falling amidst the bare limbs of the orchard trees . . . winter's frigid wind cannot touch us with it's icy fingers . . .

. . . For Love . . .

. . . Lives Here . . .

*Sweetheart's French Vanilla Eggy Bread*

Serves 4

This is a real favourite for kids and lovers and friends . . . You can leave the slices of bread whole if you wish, but I like to cut out heart shapes for special loved ones. Served in bed on a tray it's a really wonderful way to show someone that you truly care.

3 large eggs, beaten

1/2 cup cream

1/4 cup caster sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla paste

8 slices of good quality firm white bread

a couple of knobs of unsalted butter as needed

Icing sugar to dust

Syrup to serve

Beat the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla paste together in a large shallow bowl. If you are cutting the bread into shapes do it now.

Heat a large skillet with a heavy bottom over medium high heat. Add a knob of butter and let it melt until it begins to foam. Then reduce the heat to medium. You do not want the butter to burn.

Dip the slices or pieces of bread into the egg mixture coating both sides, and allowing it to soak in a bit. (Not too much or it will be hard to lift without tearing) Place the soaked bread into the heated skillet. Cook until golden brown on each side, only turning once. Remove and keep warm on a plate in a slow oven until you are finished browning each piece.

Serve hot on heated plates with a light dusting of icing sugar and some syrup on the side for pouring. A few rashers of streaky bacon are also good "go withs".

This has been an entry in the Valentines Day , a heart for your Valentine blogging event being hosted by 1x umruehren bitte aka kochtopf . Hop on over and have a look at all the special treats being prepared for loved ones and special folks in honor of Valentines Day.