A breakfast that includes bourbon?
There isn’t much to think about when it comes to this.
The only thing I’m thinking about is how quickly I can make another batch and scarf it down.
My family likes their bourbon.
In fact, it is the drink of choice.
We call it the ‘Lovett’ drink, after Mother Lovett.
Up until she passed away, she was enjoying her bourbon every night. You have to live a little, right?
I remember taking sips out of Mother Lovett’s bourbon concoctions when I was younger. I didn’t ever think it would grow on me, but it has.
Luckily, Mail Pouch tobacco has not grown on me, or any of us, considering my grandpa gave my cousin a nice little ‘taster’ where she was 5 years old.
It must be fun to be a grandparent?
Bourbon Peach French Toast
from Bobby Flay (with some slight adaptations)
Serves 2
4 eggs
1 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup white peach puree
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 slices bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick (I used whole grain)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons canola oil
Whisk together eggs, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, cream, bourbon and peach puree and vanilla and whisk until combined. Place bread in a large baking dish, pour mixture over and turn to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over high heat. Add 4 slices of the bread and cook until golden brown, flip over and continue cooking until golden brown on the second side. Top with bourbon peach syrup.
Bourbon Peach Syrup
1 cup maple syrup
4 ripe peaches, sliced
1/2 cup bourbon
Heat maple syrup over low heat in a saucepan. Add the peaches and bourbon and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Drizzle over french toast and add additional peach slices if desired.
Now I must go enjoy some bourbon for breakfast.
See ya on the flip side.
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
Mmmmm…I love bourbon syrup. It reminds me of bread pudding!
This looks like a perfect breakfast!
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I make a flambe’ peach dessert recipe with whiskey that is to die for. This looks an sounds even better!
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Holy Yum!
this is the perfect Sunday brunch …! Definitely my little french toast are to put to shame compared to that hehe :D
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oh, WOW. I know, I say that a lot here.
but, WOW. this sounds (and looks!) amazing… peach puree? I never would have thought, and I bet it’s delicious.
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Um. Drool. That is all.
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Oh, wow! This looks absolutely amazing! I need to make these ASAP…I love peaches! What a way to start the day!
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Oh! This looks so good with all those gorgeous peaches. Definitely trying this!
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DROOLING! I must make this soon…
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Damn! I am blown away by this!
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I can’t wait until colorado peaches are in season!! I had no idea they even grew here. I’m a sucker for french toast, so this sounds amazing…how bout some roasted bourbon maple pecans on top? :)
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Jessica — June 27th, 2010 @ 8:33 am
Bobby Flay’s recipe actually does call for pecans, but I didn’t have any!! I think it would be amazing.
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Mmm, french toast… I’ve never had Bourbon, but this looks seriously amazing. I love your Mother Lovett :D
Wei-Wei
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Oh, heck yeah! Now that is how you start a Sunday morning! Have a great one!
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What an awesome weekend breakfast :) peach and bourbon…heaven.
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Breakfast + booze on a weekend…doesn’t get any better! haha
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Mmmmm French Toast is delicious but the addition of bourbon sounds lovely! I love Mother Lovett, she sounds like an amazing person!
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I need to remember to always have French bread in the house, because you just can’t make French toast without it. I have used regular bread, and it is blah in comparison.
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Mmm, peach season is getting near. :) I just posted about a beach and blueberry cobbler!
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*peach. . . but it would be better on the beach. ;)
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Well that just kicked my french toast from yesterday’s butt. haha
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I’m so happy that our georgia peaches are finally starting to be in season. I am so in love with peaches and I bet they are amazing with french toast!! :)
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What a perfect brunch meal!!! Looks amazing as always! I’ll have to try it next time I do brunch!!
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What a delicious and rich looking breakfast.
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This looks delicious…I don’t think I have ever really had bourbon !?
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Never mind the taste…it LOOKS amazingggg xx
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i think i will enjoy some bourbon for breakfast…i mean, if you’re gonna force my hand, right? ;)
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This is my new favorite french toast. THANK YOU!
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omg there is NOTHING better than liquor/syrup (sweet) combos…OMG DROOL.
see
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/10/vegan-bananas-foster.html
I ADORE rum w/ sugar, melted, sweet..I would LOVE to just drink that syrup mixture you have.. omg.
Off to lift. Just got back from farmers market. Bought a local pineapple for 2.99 ! and tons of other goodies, thought of you the whole time :)
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That looks phenomenal!! My husband probably wouldn’t go for the fruit part, but the rest of it, he’d love. And I would too, of course!! :D
Jenn
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I’ve actually never tried bourbon, but my roommate in college had an adorable dog named Bourbon. And I’ve never met a slice of French toast I didn’t like. So – this recipe looks like a winner.
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If I could wake up to this, I would go to bed early. This looks fantastic!
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Even though I DESPISE bourbon, I really don’t mind foods that include bourbon. This French toast looks fantastic. I love peaches too. I can’t wait until they come to our farmer’s markets!
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When can we all come over for breakfast??
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Um, hello deliciousness!
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Sounds like a great way to start the weekend.
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Hmmmmm – Wish I could have some of this right NOW!!!
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I think this recipe is perfect. One of the few that I would not change a single thing. Great job. And love hearing anything about Mother Lovett!
Blessings-
Amanda
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Dear lord. It just keeps coming with you. Amazing.
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goodness gracious. this looks amazing!
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goodness.
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Oh my goodness. I’m in love. Alcohol + peaches + french toast? HEAVEN.
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