CALIFORNIA GROWN
Forget the ordinary. Ditch the dull. Take the humble breakfast classic cinnamon toast on a sunshine-filled adventure through California with this Orange Cinnamon Toast with Honey. It's the perfect way to brighten any day, and this recipe is so easy that even the busiest mornings can't stop you from enjoying a taste of the Golden State.
Did you know California is a honey-making powerhouse? Every year, over half of all commercial beehives in the US buzz on over to California for the largest pollination party on Earth!
While the exact origin story of cinnamon toast remains a delicious mystery, some food historians believe it can be traced back to ancient Rome. Emperors may have enjoyed their buttery bread with a sprinkle of this exotic spice! Fast forward to the Middle Ages, and cinnamon toast became a breakfast favorite in Europe. Think of it as the medieval version of pastries – a luxurious treat for the time.
The magic of cinnamon toast eventually landed on American shores in the early 20th century, becoming a staple for families on the go. Why? Because it's the epitome of a simple breakfast – bread slices, butter, and cinnamon. Easy, affordable, and oh-so-satisfying!
While most recipes for cinnamon toast call for sprinkling cinnamon and sugar over toasted, buttered bread, we like to take it up a few notches. From the whipped honey cinnamon butter to the beautiful citrus fruit drizzled with honey and sprinkled with pistachios, this cinnamon toast is next-level delicious and hearty too!
This spread takes your toast from basic to intensely delicious, buttery goodness in seconds. It's a simple concoction of softened butter, California honey, and ground cinnamon whipped together until light and fluffy. Think of it as a magical spread that will transform your toast into a breakfast masterpiece.
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You don't need much to turn this toast into a meal, but we think a piping hot mug of CA GROWN coffee is an absolute must! Yes! We grow coffee in the Golden State too. Swipe up to check out the article to learn more.
To help consumers recognize California's role in food production and to connect them with the farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers that grow over 400 specialty crops in the Golden State. And Since California produces over 50% of the nation's produce, we have lots of stories to tell.