I would like to declare this a french toast weekend — a complete weekend devoted to all things french toast, from the simple to the fancy. From the fruit-topped to the syrup-drenched.
I have two confessions. First, I’m never sure if I’m supposed to capitalize the “french” in french toast. I choose not to, as I consider it far enough removed from any French origins it actually has. (Actually, french toast traces it’s origins back to ancient Rome, with a recipe for Pan Dulcis appearing in a 4th century Roman cookbook.)
Second, while it’s often meant to be a solution for dealing with that loaf of bread you’ve left out on your counter long enough to go stale (many countries call it “lost bread”), I have baked loaves of bread and specifically let them go stale so I could indulge in this, my favorite breakfast.
Or lunch. Or dinner. And most certainly dessert. Because, let’s face it, french toast is so awesome, it can be eaten anytime (in my book, at least).
Will you join me in this weekend culinary adventure? Whether you make it yourself (I recommend challah or brioche breads) or head to a nearby restaurant (Lokal in Brooklyn and The Mission or Hash House a Go Go in San Diego have excellent versions), I say you should indulge a little.
{first image from Alton Brown’s French Toast recipe; second image of Amaretto-baked French Toast with Pecans from Sweet Paul Magazine, discovered via Delightfully Sweet; third image of Strawberry-stuffed French Toast from The Pioneer Woman – Tasty Kitchen Blog, discovered via The Pink and Blue Blog}
I agree, french toast is suitable to eat any time of day. These pictures look too good that I decided I must indulge in some brioche french toast with caramelized apples this weekend!
oooh I will definitely be having some french toast tomorrow for breakfast. I have some bananas and blueberries that need to be put to use
Yum, French Toast weekend, a great idea!
yum… i want that first photo to jump out of my computer right now so i can eat it! love french toast…. you inspired me to have some this weekend!
xo
my favourite…..love love love french toast! the last photo of the strawberry stuffed toast looks amazing. i flipped over….doesn’t even look too hard but certainly is a show stopper!
cheers!
k.
You’ve officially inspired me to make french toast sometime soon… LOVE it!
*kate
Brandi! You have this amazing ability to make me salivate through the pictures in your posts. Ryan and I don’t really eat much french toast but you’ve inspired me to try this for our weekly Sunday brunch.
Your declaration is my command:) These look so, so good! I tried making it with challah bread last time but it didn’t come out so well. Maybe this weekend is the time to redeem myself. Have a great weekend Brandi!:)
I don’t know if you are supposed to capitalize it either (I usually do), but however you spell it, it will always be one of my favorite breakfast food items. Or dinner. Or whenever the mood strikes me.
yumyumyumyumyumyum…..yes, a french toast weekend for everyone!
xo
Melis
Oh my I am a french toast fanatic! I may have to partake in this delightful breakfast indulgence this weekend =) Sorry eggs benedict, it’s not your weekend. =)
i love french toast! i eat it all the time.
i haven’t had any of those in soooo long… they are not that popular in this side of the country somehow… have a great weekend my dear!
Ahhh it all looks so good! I haven’t had french toast for a very long time, this post makes me want to get some right now~~
Oh my! Heaven on earth! I am officially drooling over my keyboard… I love french toast they are on the top of my happy-makers!
Have a great weekend!
You had me at French!
Seriously, my husband LOVES french toast. As in, every breakfast I make him includes french toast and every restaurant we go to for breakfast he orders french toast. He’s obsessed so I’m sure we’ll have some this weekend.
Um yes I’ll join you!! What a wonderful idea! It’ll go perfectly with my guilty pleasure weekend
My friend once made me stuffed french toast – OMG it was to die for!! Have a great weekend 
HEAVENLY FRENCH TOAST…actually such a simple and healthy way to celebrate bread and fantasy…!!
I love it…I would even walk miles for a “brunch” of french toast!!!!
Compliments for this great post; Brandi!!!!
ciao ciao elvira
ooo yummy! I do love a good piece of french toast.
sorry i’ve been MIA lately. I should be back to normal soon on the blogosphere!
I REALLY don’t eat enough French Toast! In fact, I can’t even remember the last time I had it! I am officially promising myself to make -or order – french toast this weekend { I’d rather make it, but we’ll see what kind of mood I’m in
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xoxo
french toast is THE MOST! sigh… we need to get a freaking oven!
Strawberry stuffed french toast?? Oh my gosh I am desperate to attempt that.
I definitely love french toast any time of day. There’ve been many late nights with S where we’d end up at a diner and I almost always order french toast as my midnight snack.
OK – now i’m suddenly starving! have not had french toast in eons, think i’ve got breakfast tomorrow covered now. yum! jx
French toast is one of my favorite foods!!! yummy….
I was travelling home across the Atlantic and then across Canada this weekend, so there was no french-toast-making for me, but I will totally whip some up this coming weekend {the last before going back to school on Tuesday}- yum! I love french toast. It is so much better than pancakes!
I love French Toast, I can’t eat wheat…what is a girl to do!!!!AHAAHAHAH
French toast is one of my favourite ‘treat’ meals. Yes, I eat it for lunch or dinner. It’s just too delicious not to be eaten any time throughout the day.
I also didn’t know you were supposed to use stale bread for it. Interesting. I always use frozen bread for mine. And then a generous amount of cinnamon and vanilla extract mixed into the ‘solution’. Yummy! I kind of want some now… haha