Saturday, December 3, 2011

Early Morning Walk-And Breakfast

One of the best things about an early morning walk is that a usually crowded city park can be almost empty.   This morning we walked in Liberty State Park at 6:30.  ( Dr. Zira didn't go with us because her arthritis makes her not fond of walks that are longer then around the block.  She is getting her stitches from her surgery out today though!)










The other nice thing about an early morning walk is you have plenty of time to make an indulgent weekend breakfast.

Ina Garten's French Toast Bread Pudding



1 loaf Challah bread (I  use the bread they sell at Whole Foods)
5 cups half and half
8 eggs
3 tbsp honey
zest and juice of one large orange
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp kosher salt


Preheat oven to 350.   Slice Challah 1/4 inch thick and lay in a 9X11X13 baking pan.   Whisk the half and half, eggs, honey, zest and orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt together in a large bowl.   Pour the half and half egg mixture over the bread.  

Place the baking pan in a large roasting pan.   Pour hot tap water in the roasting pan, enough to come 1 inch up the sides of the baking pan.  Cover the roasting pan in foil and cut 2 slits to allow steam to escape.  Bake for 45 minutes.  Remove the foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes longer.  Serve with maple syrup and confectioners sugar.




15 comments:

  1. oh what a perfect way for me to start my day... seeing all of you!

    your recipe looks so good i can smell it from here!

    xoxoxo

    happy saturday!

    a & m

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  2. Great capture on that bright sunset! We recently rolled out of bed at 6am to go on a sunset shoot. I opted to let the "All Day Breakfast" place cook for me. Something about me having trouble focusing with early rise... Something very magical about a sunrise!

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  3. Beautiful way to spend a lovely morning!

    Drools and licks,
    Minnie and Mack

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  4. That looks delicious!! What a great walk as well - such beauty!

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  5. I must be lazy...I can't get out of the cozy warm bed that early in the morning. But....your time out looked so lovely outside. Clear skies and the sunrising, happy poochies, a great way to begin the day.

    I know that recipe...tis divine!

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  6. I never tire of your doggy fashion parades - I'm beginning to think they have more clothes than me!! :)

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  7. We really love your blog. Dogs and food, how can you go wrong!

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  8. Hi, it's us again. Thanks for visiting our blog and leaving your comment. We just love MJ's Earth Song, too. Good luck in the class room adventure!

    Drools and licks,
    Minnie and Mack

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  9. Yum! That sounds delicious! We'll have to try it.

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  10. What a great way to start a day. The walk looked fun and maybe a little cold and the food looked amazing.

    Sure wish My Vickie could cook

    And oh, It is nice to meet you.

    Bert

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  11. What a refreshing walk. Wish we had time to start every day with this kind of walk. Have a great weekend.

    Nina, Myshka, Sasha, Betsy, Lucy Phoebe and Lily

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  12. The park looks beautiful! I love early morning walks...quiet and the air feels very fresh. I just don't do often because I tend to oversleep on weekends ;-) The French toast bread pudding looks yummy!

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  13. What a beautiful sunrise!! That French toast looks great, ive been wanting to try it with challah for a while, also looks like a good recipe! :)

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  14. Remind me next Sunday to invite myself over to YOUR house!

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