French Toast Sticks with Honey and Nutmeg

Beat eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Beat in honey, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Set aside.

Cut each piece of bread into 4 vertical sticks.

Add butter or oil to griddle a tbsp at a time and heat to medium-high heat.

Dip bread sticks, four at a time, into egg mixture, turning to coat. Remove quickly and place on griddle. Repeat until griddle is full. Cook until under-side is golden brown, then flip with a spatula. Cook until other side is golden brown and remove to warm platter. Repeat until all French toast sticks are cooked, adding more cooking oil a tbsp at a time as needed. (Keep the cooked French toast sticks warm in a baking dish in the oven until all are done.)

Serve immediately with warm maple syrup on the side. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired, and sliced strawberries or other fruit.