Why don't we minister at breakfast more often?

 
 



A few days ago, I heard from somewhere or someone that ministering at breakfast could be so much more enjoyable/fun then say dinner time. And after thinking about this some, I have to agree, why don't we minister at breakfast more often?
Think about it. There are tons of yummy foods-coffee, tea, muffins, crepes, pancakes, french toast, fruit, eggs, bacon, sausage, cinnamon rolls, normally everyone is in a good mood having just woken up, and families with young kiddos don't have to worry about bedtime. It could be a fun way to START the day with company -Christians or not. You could put a time limit on it like from 9-11 am or just see how long people want to hang around enjoying company. And then the rest of the day is open for whatever your family needs to do.
Oh and if I did breakfasts more often then the house would already be cleaned. That sounds great!

So I was thinking of doing this with friends and to minster to unbelievers. Anyone want to come over for a hot cup of joe and french toast smothered with blueberries?

PS the cleaned plate above is Katie's, yes, she LOVES the below recipe!

Here is a recipe I found via the Internet that we love around here. It is partially made the day before and then finished in the morning. Delicious!


Madame Blueberries (as Katie calls it because of VeggieTales) delectable baked french toast

Loaf French or Italian Bread--I used my homemade bread and it worked great
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 cups blueberries (approx 1 1/2 pounds fresh or 2 (12-ounce) bags frozen)
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (about 3 ounces), optional
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar--I used maple syrup and it worked well.
2 tablespoons cornstarch--I used arrowroot powder, works the same
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Powdered (confectioners') sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Slice the bread into 12 to 14 slices about 1/4 inch thick; place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Whisk eggs, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract together; slowly pour mixture over the bread, turning to coat the bread completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight.

Baked French Toast with Blueberry Sauce
Combine blueberries (don't defrost frozen fruit), chopped nuts if using, cinnamon, sugar, and cornstarch and then place into prepared baking pan. Place bread (wettest side up) on the berry mixture. Wedge slices in tightly, cutting some pieces to fit, if necessary. Brush tops of bread with melted butter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the toast is golden and the berries are bubbling around the sides.

Remove from the oven. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve by turning the bread over so it is topped with the blueberry sauce. Add powdered sugar if you want.

NOTE: Can be made with raspberries, peaches and strawberries and I believe almost any fruit can be used that generates juice. If the recipe is cut in half, half all ingredients except the baking powder. A half recipe works well in a 8x8 pan for about 2 1/2 people.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.