Of all the ways you can start your day, I would suggest that beginning with a couple of slices of warm, custardy French toast, topped with fresh berries and drizzled with maple syrup, is one of the best you could possibly choose. I love using thick slices of sourdough bread for soaking up the custard, which is rich and velvety thanks to the combination of whole milk and heavy cream, before cooking the slices in the skillet with a little butter.

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