Breakfast-in-bed suggestions from the bald man himself

5/14/09
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By Lucy Blatter

Breakfast-in-bed suggestions from the bald man himself

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Max Brenner, of Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man, gave us some recipe ideas for breakfast in bed.

By Lucy Cohen Blatter

Wedding season is approaching, which means it'll also be anniversary season soon. While chocolates and roses are easy options, why not surprise your partner with breakfast in bed? We asked Max Brenner, the bald man behind the eponymous restaurant, for tips on creating a great breakfast-in-bed. Unsurprisingly, his is heavy on chocolate.

Truly decadent hot chocolate

Max’s hot chocolate is so thick, he suggested serving it in a bowl rather than a mug. The simplest way, he said, is to find a good chocolate bar (milk, white or dark, depending on your partner's tastes) with a high percentage of cocoa.Mix ½ milk and ½ heavy cream and bring it to a boil. For extra flavor, add mint or tea leaves (sieve before serving).

Then, stir in chocolate. It should measure half the amount of liquid (ie. if you use 3 ounces of milk and 3 ounces of cream, you should use 3 ounces of chocolate). “Topping it with marshmallows will make it even better,” he said.

Pancakes, French toast with a twist

Max suggested making a simple recipe like pancakes or French toast and, instead of maple syrup, drizzling it with a decadent chocolate sauce.

To make the sauce, simply boil milk, add the same measurement of chocolate and mix (you can also infuse the milk with other flavors). Cover the pancakes or French toast with strawberries, bananas and the chocolate sauce, and you’re good to go.
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