Supreme Winter Breakfast

There's something about the flavour combinations of cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup that warm the soul in winter. On a Saturday morning before heading out to the cross-country ski trails, this is an excellent way to start off.

CINNAMON AND NUTMEG FRENCH TOAST

(For 2)
4 free-range eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup brown sugar; big splash apple cider; big dashes of nutmeg and cinnamon; 6 pieces of egg bread, a couple days old

Preheat 375. Mix all the ingredients except the bread in a bowl, and then pour into a large dish. Soak the bread in the batter for about 7-8 minutes. Then turn and soak the other side for about 5 minutes. Lay flat onto a well-greased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes; turn and bake 10 minutes more. Great with a side of free range bacon, real maple syrup and some apple cider.