John Kerry promises he will tell the truth to the American people.
Egads, I just realized that I hear Kerry's monotone delivery in my mind as I type...it's just like a Kylie Minoque song. I know...now you're hearing both, sorry, here's a bit of gratuitous eyecandy of the fetching Minoque to erase the Kerry drone.
However pleasant the diversion, I digress.
Kerry might start by telling the truth about his phony Wendy's lunch and photo-op.
Too fluffy for hardcore news/political junkies?
How about admitting on the record, and taking questions, that he was briefed on the intel behind the alert and taking a position. Would he have called an alert? if not why not? Instead, he allows surrogates to mislead the American people about the intel and the alert.
As I've previously opined Kerry is also misleading us about his ability to deal with Europe on a range of issues... elect John Kerry and we'll be toast.
Which perfectly segues to today's tasty Wictory Wednesday Wecipe:
French Toast:
4 whole eggs + 1 egg yolk
1 cup milk
1/3 cup cream
1/2 vanilla bean, pulp only (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon
8 - 2" inch thick slices of Brioche loaf or egg Challah
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, adjust rack to middle position.
To prepare the vanilla bean: sliced the bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds and pulp with the back of the knife, it will be a gooey black paste. Note: do not discard the scraped pod, drop in into your sugar cannister or a jar with sugar to make vanilla sugar.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla pulp, vanilla essence, sugar, cinnamon and cardamon until pale and foamy. Stir in milk and cream, mixing until smooth.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat . Dip 4 slices of brioche into egg mixture, coating both sides well. Once butter is foamy, add slices to pan and brown lightly for 2-3 minutes on each side, remove slices to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining slices and egg mixture.
Place in oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, the toast will be crispy and light. Remove toast from oven and serve immediately with your favorite syrup and/or fruit topping.
Try sweetened sliced strawberries, peaches or blueberries and whipped cream, lightly dusted with powdered sugar...or a scoop of very rich vanilla ice cream for an unexpected twist.
or
Applesauce with a dollop of sour cream, dusted with light brown sugar is mighty tasty too.
Serves 4.
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Posted by feste at August 4, 2004 11:53 AM | TrackBack