June 7th

Today is my oldest daughter Ashley's birthday she is 21, I remember the first time I held her, it does not seem like it was that long ago but it was. Her birthday has always been a way to date everything and not being there does not mean that I am not thinking of her. She was difficult to feed as a baby and picky as she grew. There was always one thing I knew she would eat if nothing else, egg and toast. I make it the same way now as I did then and is easy with a few instructions. Start with soft butter and do not try to substitute, use a shot glass and cut out the center of a piece of plain white bread. Heat a non stick pan over low heat, make one at a time and do not crowd the pan. Butter both sides of the bread and put in the pan, crack the egg in to a small dish making sure you don't break the yolk, get rid of a little of the white and pour the egg in the center of the bread and cook for a minute or two. Use a plastic spatula and flip it over being careful not to break the yolk and cook until it is golden brown. Salt and pepper is all you need and it is ready to eat. Don't forget to butter and toast the piece of bread you cut out with the shot glass it is the best part.