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The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday May 6, 2006 - 21 A meal your mother will love! CHOCOLATE FRENCH TOAST WITH SALTED APPLES serves 4 1/4 2 4 4 1 2 2 cup half-and-half teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1-inch-thick slices day-old bread tablespoons chocolate chips tablespoon unsalted butter Gala apples at room temperature, quartered, cored and cut into 12 wedges each to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Kosher or Maldon salt to taste Heat a saute pan over medium heat for three minutes, and then add the butter. When the butter has stoped sizzling, turn the heat to high, add the apples and saute until they are translucent and caramelized, about five minutes. If the heat isn't high enough, the apples will sweat and steam and will never brown at the edges. Transfer the apples to the oven in an oven-safe dish while you cook the French toast. Heat the oil in a heavy saute pan over medium-high heat and add two slices of bread. Cook for two to three minutes per side to a crisp golden brown, adding more oil if needed. Margo's Flower & Gift Shoppe Preheat the oven to 250 F. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, halfand-half and vanilla. Pour the egg wash into a shallow dish that can hold the 4 slices of bread laid flat. Using a very sharp straight-bladed knife, trim the crusts off the bread. Carefully cut a horizontal pocket in each bread slice big enough for the chocolate chips to spread out a bit, and not sit in a big lump. Fill each bread pocket with 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips and lay the bread slices in the egg wash. Let them soak for a minute, then turn them over and leave in the dish while you saute the apples. F Fresh, Quality Flowers & Arrangements for all Occasions at Great Prices Remember Mom on May 14th ­ come in now and choose from our wide selection of bouquets or create your own. 905-827-5878 Sirena Mom's Retreat a sea salt exfoliation and Indulge in a luxury manicure with warming paraffin dip, nail polish application, followed by a relaxing Images Spa Pedicure. "Gift of Love" $ 79 A sea of holistic treatment that includes a marine crystal exfoliation, vichy shower, Thai inspired massage that incorporates lavender flowers and finishing with a hydrating mini-facial. Purchase this package and receive a Phytomer Hydrating Body Milk. Valued at $40.00. Valid while supplies last. Mom's Indulgence Experience the "New You" with one of our innovative haircut & style designs, followed by Images manicure and full make-up application $ $ 99 129 "Ultimate Makeover" Pamper Mom from head to toe, start with a detoxifying Cocoon or Moor Mud Body Wrap, followed by a Vichy Shower Treatment. Images Manicure and Pedicure, complete with hand and foot exfoliation and massage. Finish the Makeover with a shampoo and custom hairstyle and light makeup application. This package also includes a light lunch. Purchase this package and receive a Phytomer Hydrating Body Milk. Valued at $40.00. Valid while supplies last. $ 199 Other Mother's Day Specials and Packages Available. IMAGES INTERNATIONAL S A L O N & D AY S PA E S T. 1 9 8 0 OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE Dorval & QEW ® · Manicure, · Pedicure · Aromatherapy Massage Includes: Mother's Day Special Package Regular $160 $ 905.338.3333 NORTH SERVICE 4TH LINE DORVAL OAKVILLLE TOWN CENTRE Registered Massage Therapy Available 100 Bronte Road, Oakville 125 QEW 905-465-0007 www.sirenaspa.com Visit us at our website at w w w. i m a g e s s p a . c o m