Bananas Foster FRENCH TOAST

            For my last blog, I thought long and hard about what I wanted to end it with. As I began brainstorming my ULTIMATE ULTIMATE favorite things I knew EXACTLY what I was going to blog about. One of my ultimate FAVORITE things is Bananas Foster French Toast. Bananas foster is one of my FAV deserts, especially whenever I have a special dinner at Eddie V’s!

            A few months ago, one of my roommates, Hannah, mentioned that she discovered quite the treat. Yes, you guessed it…Bananas Foster French Toast! Immediately when I heard this, my mouth began to water and I immediately though of how AMAZING it would be to have one of my favorite deserts for breakfast. So, sweet Hannah decided to put her cooking skills to the test and try out the new recipe. Which I OBVIOUSLY did not oppose to. As she began making the french toast and then adding in the bananas foster ingredients I observed her and realized that the process did not seem as difficult as I originally thought it would be. The one aspect that was not present was putting the breakfast on fire…that is always present when you order the desert. Probably safer that way! As Hannah approached me with the plate stacked full of the bananas foster French toast, with a side of bacon and chocolate milk, excitement grew and I had to refrain myself from digging in. One by one the bananas foster French toast began to slowly disappear, and we were so sad when the whole plate was gone. So, naturally ROUND 2! Yes, I made Hannah make me more! We both agreed that they were the ULTIMATE FAVORITE breakfast item! The instant you ate a piece of the French toast, the aroma and taste of bananas foster was pleasantly overwhelming. It was HEAVENLY to say the least. This breakfast item is a little secret that every family, college student, and couple should enjoy. It is the perfect Sunday morning treat, and to know surprise, this Sunday morning Hannah is making me bananas foster French toast as I type. This is definitely making a FABULOUS start to my soon to be busy Sunday. When I think of a PERFECT word to describe the French toast breakfast, only one word describes it…SCRUMPTIOUS! This is a breakfast that I believe everybody will enjoy. It is simple, but PERFECT. Go ahead and make it….you will NOT regret it! Share the recipe below with friends, family, and loved ones. They will LOVE you for it! Bon Appetite!

Bananas Foster French Toast

For the French Toast

1 Loaf Hawaiian Bread (challah also works well)


10 Eggs


1/4 Cup Half & Half


1/2 tsp Cinnamon

For the Banana Sauce:

4 Tbsp Butter


3 Tbsp Brown Sugar


1/2 tsp Cinnamon


1/8 tsp Salt


1 tsp Vanilla


2 Bananas, Sliced


1/4 Cup Maple Syrup

For the Maple Whipped Cream:

1/2 Cup Heavy Cream


2 Tbsp Sugar


1/4 Cup Maple Syrup

Directions:

Slice up your loaf of bread into 1 inch thick slices.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half and cinnamon.

Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture being sure to coat both sides.

Cook up on a griddle for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

In a pan on the stove set to medium low heat, melt up the butter and add in the brown sugar.

Add to the mixture the syrup, cinnamon, salt and vanilla.

Add in the bananas. Stir to coat bananas completely. Remove from heat.

To make the whipped cream, whip together your cream, maple syrup and sugar until stiff peaks form. Serve over the top of French toast.

Tory Burch

            There are two words that most FASHIONISTAS are familiar with…Tory Burch. Upon hearing this designer’s name most people will automatically think of the symbol, their favorite pattern design, or even their infamous Tory Burch Reva ballet flats. Many years ago I began to notice that many of the girls my own age were beginning to wear these ballet flats with the silver or gold emblem on top of them. I always wondered what the whole “deal” was with these flats but never fully wanted to find out. I was like the little kid on the sideline that watched the big boys play ball! Until recently, I did not know what the flats were about but I am now PROUD to say that I do in fact own Tory Burch flats!

            These famous ballet flats come in all different colors, and range in different sizes to suite every baby, girl, and woman. Tumbled leather white, vintage metallic, powder suede, and leopard print are just a few of the various designs one can choose from. A pretty spectacular thing about these flats is the fact that every single girl in the world has the chance to purchase them due to the various sizes. I used to only see older women in there 20s and 30s, but more recently I have seen babies and 5 year olds. The one AMAZING thing about these fabulous Reva ballet flats is that they are versatile. These flats can be worn from the day to nighttime and honestly look wonderful with practically anything…even the OH so popular Nike shorts!  Look around…I GUARANTEE that you will notice girls and women of ALL ages wearing these flats. From school to church and shopping during the holidays, these flats can ALWAYS be seen!

            Before purchasing my very own Tory Burch flats this past Christmas, I did hear one negative comment about these popular flats. I did hear that overtime they began to hurt their ankles. Although this may be true for some, I have never felt this discomfort! I could not be happier with the flats and will be a buyer of another pair…hopefully sooner than later! I bet y’all are wondering why did I buy them now? Easy to answer! As I was online shopping for an early Christmas list, I found myself scrolling through the Tory Burch website. Immediately I fell in LOVE with the printed denim Reva scribbles ballet flat! I knew they were an ULTIMATE must have! The one main characteristic that drew myself to them was the fact that I have never seen anyone wearing them and I loved the black and white contrast. With my big TWO ONE birthday coming up right around the corner, I have decided that I want another pair of Tory Burch flats! Trust me…y’all would want to do the same! So, go ahead…try on the pair of these FABULOUS flats…and fall in LOVE with them! 

OPI Axxium Gel Polish

            During the summer I became OBSESSED with nail polish and painting my nails. I absolutely LOVE having a new manicure, whether it is myself painting my nails or getting them done at a local nail salon. With this being said, it is just obvious that one of my ULTIMATE FAV THINGS is the OPI Axxium nail polish! This nail polish is the new FAB thing to have, and it surprisingly lasts 2 weeks. HUGE bonus if you ask me! The one thing that I absolutely dislike about nail polish is that it usually chips within one week of getting them done. For the price that I pay to either buy the nail polish or paying a salon to paint them, it is NOT worth it. So, when I discovered this soak-off gel by OPI, I was IMMEDIATELY in LOVE.

            OPI Axxium was created in 2009, but I was a little late to jump on the train, and only recently discovered it about 3 months ago. There are many brands that now provide this 2-week, soak-off gel, but the OPI collection is my ABSOLUTE fav. OPI provides around 40 shades of polish, and is now located in 5,000 salons. Currently, I am wearing OPI Axxium’s You Don’t Know Jacques, and am OBSESSSED with the way it looks. It is much different than regular nail polish because it looks clean and shiny and can actually last more than 2 weeks. I have received the Axxium treatment 3 times and all of my polish has actually lasted around 3 weeks! Such a positive change from regular nail polish!

The one aspect of OPI Axxium gel is the process for which it is applied. Axxium is an odorless gel that is applied onto a natural nail that is applied with a small brush and includes 2 minutes under a UV light box. Before this process beings, you MUST choose the ULTIMATE PERFECT color…and you must love it because it will on your nails for at LEAST 2 weeks! Right when you sit down the manicurist buffers your nail and then the process is ready to begin! The manicurist first paints on a “thick” layer of a clear gel that acts as the OPI base coat for the gel polish. After being under the UV light for 2 minutes the color is ready to be applied. Just like regular nail polish, the Axxium gel polish is applied in 2 coats, but the only difference is that in between the coats, you MUST place your hands under the UV light box. Besides for the long lasting wear of the polish, the BEST part about this polish is the fact that once your third UV light box time, your nails are 100% DRY! Yes, you heard me right…COMPLETELY dry! You can touch them, drive your car with no worries, and eat lunch with girl friends…all without worrying that you will ruin your nails. Honestly…what could be better than this?! With that being said, go ahead and visit your local nail salon and get the OPI Axxium gel polish…I dare you!