What better way to start off the 4th of July then with Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast topped with patriotically colored fruit?

This batter is a variation on my father’s famous recipe. After decades of pleading and negotiating, he recently revealed it to me and I am so pleased to share it with you.

Combine 2 whole eggs with 3/4 cups of heavy cream.
Stir in 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of good vanilla extract. Add a pinch of salt and whisk until eggs and cream are incorporated. For a delicious variation skip the cinnamon and vanilla and add a teaspoon of Grand Marnier and orange zest. This batter will coat approximately 5 slices of bread.

Speaking of bread, I like something on the sweet side and our local Von’s supermarket sells a brand in the bakery section called, Mom’s White Bread, Thick Sliced. It’s fantastic for this recipe. It has the texture and taste of a Parker House roll but in loaf form.

So, celebrate independence from your diet and enjoy!