Sue's Diner: Valentine French Toast

Show someone you care about him or her this Valentine's Day (or before...or after) by serving up this extra-special French toast.

The recipe is simple enough for a child to assemble with adult guidance and supervision.

This recipe not featured in any of the BryonySeries cookbooks, including Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from "Bryony," which is a permanent fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties and features all the recipes referenced in the novel Bryony. 

However, you can try this recipe for Valentine French toast on the Sue's Diner page on the BryonySeries website. 

But try the recipe this week. It will be gone next week. A new recipe will take it's place. 

If you have any troubleshooting questions or comments, email us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. 

By the way, Sue's Diner is only real in the BryonySeries world. But didn't Timothy do a great job making the page look like a real menu at a vintage diner?

Here is the full diner page: bryonyseries.com/sue-s-diner. You can't really order, of course (wouldn't it be great if you could?).

For more BryonySeries recipes, check out our three cookbooks at our BryonySeries bryonyseries.com/general-store.

Sue's Diner: In Advance French Toast

This week's recipe for In Advance French Toast was submitted by Sarah Stegall, the BryonySeries web administrator emeritus.

This recipe is also featured in the BryonySeries cookbook: Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from "Bryony," which is a permament fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties.

This recipe is referenced in the novel Bryony. Here is the explanation from the cookbook:

 Neither Melissa nor Brian felt at ease during the unfamiliar church services in memory of their grandmother. The array of delicious food at the potluck luncheon that followed was more appealing. This was especially true for Brian, who had heaped his plate high with the following dishes. 

You can try the recipe for In Advance French Toast on the Sue's Diner page on the BryonySeries website. 

But try the recipe this week. It will be gone some time next week. A new recipe will take it's place.

By the way, Sue's Diner is only real in the BryonySeries world. But didn't Timothy do a great job making the page look like a real menu at a vintage diner?

Here is the full diner page: bryonyseries.com/sue-s-diner. You can't really order, of course (wouldn't it be great if you could?).

For more BryonySeries recipes, check out our three cookbooks at our BryonySeries bryonyseries.com/general-store.

Community News: Oct. 17, 2018

Check out food-related resources, events, recipes, and episode four of Whisking it Up.


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Joliet Junior College to host food tasting benefit 

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Make ahead French toast

https://www.bryonyseries.com/sue-s-diner

VIDEO: Whisking it Up with JJC - Episode 4

Joliet Junior College chef instructor Ken Thompson shows how to make chicken rice soup in episode four of "Whisking It Up."

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Sue's Diner: In Advance French Toast By Sarah Stegall

Neither Melissa nor Brian felt at ease during the unfamiliar church services in memory of their grandmother. The array of delicious food at the potluck luncheon that followed was more appealing. 

This was especially true for Brian, who had heaped his plate high with the various foods, including this French toast.

For the recipe, and to see it plated, visit the Sue's Diner page at https://www.bryonyseries.com/sue-s-diner.

From "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles From 'Bryony'"

All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties at www.bbbswillgrundy.org.

Order the cookbook at www.bryonyseries.com.

Overnight Toffee-Apple French Toast

Get a jump on tomorrow's breakfast with this recipe submission from my oldest daughter and BryonySeries web administrator emeritus.

Waking up to Brian’s incessant pounding after a disappointing dream is made all the more pleasant with a whiff of Steve’s French toast.

Overnight Toffee-Apple French Toast

By Sarah Stegall

8 cups cubed French bread

2-3 tart apples, peeled and chopped

8 ounces cream cheese

1 cup brown sugar

1 ¾ cup milk, divided

2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

½ cup English toffee bits

5 eggs

Grease a 9x13 inch pan. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth; add toffee. In another bowl, beat eggs, remaining milk, and vanilla until blended. Layer half the bread, apples, cream cheese mixture, remaining bread, and then eggs. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator for 30 minutes. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes more. Toothpick inserted in center should come out clean. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

 From "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles From 'Bryony'"

All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties. www.bbbswillgrundy.org.

Order the cookbook at www.bryonyseries.com/Dalton_s_Dry_Goods.html.