7.7.11

let's see, what should we name this one...
berry enchiladas?
the lazy man's breakfast crepe?
call it whatever you'd like, i don't care. i'm just gonna call it simply delicious (emphasis on simply).  this isn't a recipe so much as it is a really vague set of directions that provides a beautiful finished product, a delicious meal, and lots of creative license.  

all you need to do is make a batter, similar to what you would use to make french toast;
i usually beat some eggs in a shallow dish, then add some milk, vanilla extract, and a dash or two of cinnamon. feel free to throw some orange zest in there for a little zing, or whatever else tickles your fancy.

next, give a flour tortilla a little bath in the egg mixture. coat both sides with the batter, and be sure to let the tortilla soak for a few seconds. this helps to ensure that your end result has a soft texture, rather than one that is tough and chewy.  while whole wheat tortillas would work just fine, i prefer flour for the same reason i prefer ice cream to frozen yogurt: sometimes healthy just doesn't taste as good.

then, transfer the tortilla to a hot griddle.  once it's a golden brown color on both sides, it's good to go.  
easy so far, no?

fill the tortilla with any fresh fruit you like.  the go-to in our house is a mix of bananas, strawberries, and blueberries (so patriotic, so unintentional), but there's a fresh batch of black raspberries in the kitchen just  begging to be tossed with some peaches and rolled up into my breakfast. do your thang.

once the tortilla is filled, top it off with more fruit and a handful of granola for a bit of extra crunch, plus some real maple syrup/powdered sugar/toasted pecans/whatever it is you're craving.

lastly, and most importantly, enjoy.
[note: your finished product will likely look a hell of a lot more elegant than it actually is.  no need to tell anyone that, though. let people ooh and ahh over it, and take silent pride in the fact that you created this beautiful little nugget without so much as a sweat.  trying to impress your boyfriend? i personally don't attempt to dazzle imaginary people, but if i did, this would be in my arsenal for sure. want to sweet-talk your parents/roommate/landlord into whatever mischief you're up to? you're welcome in advance.]

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