French Toast, Friends, and a Nod to Crème Brûlée

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Left: Classic French Toast; Right: French Toast Hash

French toast will always hold a special place in my food memories. It was the first dish that I cooked for others and remains one of my cherished ah-ha cooking moments.  

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