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[MikeinFolsom]

Ate there yesterday......really good food and the service was pretty much flawless. Nice to have a close place that we can whisk the kids to in the morning. Looks like our trips to Goldminer might be less frequent.

[Allen]

Ate there yesterday......really good food and the service was pretty much flawless. Nice to have a close place that we can whisk the kids to in the morning. Looks like our trips to Goldminer might be less frequent.

Going there this morning; decided to make everyone in the office meet me there before work. I am looking forward to it!!!!! I love breakfast.

[maggiesmom]

I will be going there tomorrow with friends--can't wait!!

[rda]

Rda you must be new here....have u been in folsom long?

Does prison time count? If so, yes.

[Darthvader]

I believe the landlord of that building is building out and owns Early Toast. I believe Mexquite and him are partners in the new endeavor.

I now take a big deep breath and realize us closing down was for the better. HELLO everyone. Havent been on here for ages. I wrote my long goodbye note and returned just this once...many of you dont care, some of you do...so I wanted to share where life has taken us after closing a family business. So many forget that there are lives and hearts behind all the businesses closing. In the beginning of our opening so many cruel things were said...I took them so personally. I am thankful the things were said for they allowed me an opportunity to see that not all people are kind, not all people are bad and to never let someone elses opinion of you affect who you are. The only persons opinion of me that matters at the end of a long hard day is the one I have of myself. I only wish I didnt let others words have such an effect on me for so long. A lesson learned. A lesson I am grateful for. Someone once told me in businesss never claim your religion, personal health, or money with others. I am proud to say that will always claim that my joy and strength comes from the Lord, I will proudly say I have systemic lupus and 2 kidney diseases and am still smiling. I will proudly say our life savings is gone now but we have more treasures that any four walls can hold.

Me and my son lost our home after the business closed. We moved in with my mother and grandmother. I, a folsom living woman went on welfare to support me and my son. My son and I are disabled and awaiting an answer from ssi to see how we will be able to live. I am no longer allowed to work as my health deteriates. My mom and I often drive by the old location wondering "what if" but TODAY is the present that is why they call it a GIFT. It is not about what we lost rather about what we gained.

Early into our opening someone said "The people wokring there look like a bunch of inmates" I thank them. In Jan of this year I began a prison ministry and am reaching out to over 4 major prisons in ca. I physically go into these facilities and offer compassion and faith to the inmates, there families and there children. A true blessing. I turned in my apron and GM title to become a Pastor. Although the aprons were cute I occasionally dress up and bake at home

With my illness getting the best of me, my son and I will move back to NJ to be with family and friends for physical and emotional support. My 5 years in folsom has been a true learning experience. Many of our loyal customers changed my life in ways I cannot explain. And the customers or critics that picked us apart I am thankful for. They allowed me to stand firm in my faith, to grow stronger and to become more determined to make a difference in this world. The small things are just small things.

When I left the forum I was angry and bitter. I was tired of the drama that acumulates so easily here. But how one chooses to spend there time is not for me to judge. I can only pray that others will learn to be more productive and offer compassion to people in all aspects of life in there spare time.

I hope that we can put down our cell phones, shut down our pc's, turn off the ipods and listen to life. Spend more time with our children, reach out to the less fortunate, walk in anothers shoes, learn how other people live and practice compassion. Perhaps this is a far fetched dream. But it all starts with one person. And I am one that has chosen to take what life has given me and do something great with it. We cannot decide what life hands us but we can decide what we do with it. you can fall doing something, or fall for anything. the choice is ours.

Thank you all for your words, good, bad, positive or negative. They all helped me to become the person I wanted to be. Be honest, be kind, be sensitive and do not ever judge a book by its cover.

*Blessings* Mandee the My Grandmas Kitchen Girl with a big heart who loves the Lord, who loves serving others, who loves life.

I find it amazing and extremely disappointing that all the people here have glossed over your post about the closing of your business. Apparently the excitement of a "new" place for toast and eggs has displaced any response to your situation. Best wishes and don't let the shallowness here bring you down! We all know how discussing food here can rule over caring for people....

[TraditionsLastALifetime]

I find it amazing and extremely disappointing that all the people here have glossed over your post about the closing of your business. Apparently the excitement of a "new" place for toast and eggs has displaced any response to your situation. Best wishes and don't let the shallowness here bring you down! We all know how discussing food here can rule over caring for people....

Awww thank you. I didnt write it mearly for a repsonse...but rather for others to know what goes on beyond a business, beyond 4 walls, outside ourselves. People overlook each other soo easily. Where has compassion gone? Where has respect gone? Thank you for showing that neither are dead. It was sweet and made my evening to see someone respond to my post in a delicate and kind manner. Shallowness is a good word from my experiences so far...but as long as my feet remain on a firm foundation I will keep smiling

[Mossy]

I had a free morning so i went to Early Toast and it was fabulous! I love the decor and the food is great! The sourdough toast and perfecto omlette is outstanding. Finally, a great place for breakfast.

[EDH Jen]

I find it amazing and extremely disappointing that all the people here have glossed over your post about the closing of your business. Apparently the excitement of a "new" place for toast and eggs has displaced any response to your situation. Best wishes and don't let the shallowness here bring you down! We all know how discussing food here can rule over caring for people....

I didn't gloss over it, but I am still not sure what business she was talking about.

[Darthvader]

I didn't gloss over it, but I am still not sure what business she was talking about.

Maybe this will help:

*Blessings* Mandee the My Grandmas Kitchen Girl with a big heart who loves the Lord, who loves serving others, who loves life.

[EDH Jen]

Maybe this will help:

*Blessings* Mandee the My Grandmas Kitchen Girl with a big heart who loves the Lord, who loves serving others, who loves life.

Never heard of it, but I seldom eat out unless I have to (travelling, business, etc.)
Probably why I missed the business name in the post.

[Gina99]

Maybe this will help:

*Blessings* Mandee the My Grandmas Kitchen Girl with a big heart who loves the Lord, who loves serving others, who loves life.

Are you stirring up trouble?????

[Darthvader]

Are you stirring up trouble?????

Why would you say that? It's Friday, lighten up and go meet Davburr and his posse for beers and a burger.

[ChipShot]

go meet Davburr and his posse for beers

Just for the record, I'm not one of davburr's groupies. Not that being a davburr groupie is a bad thing. Does davburr have groupies??

[mylo]

Why would you say that? It's Friday, lighten up and go meet Davburr and his posse for beers and a burger.

Had Early Toast for a late breakfast/early lunch today. They've basically kept the same floorplan, except created counter seating in the middle. Nicely decorated, but still under construction while we were there. The one thing that sets this place apart from it's predecessor is the service! Wow, you couldn't shoo them away fast enough! Courteous and available, the staff really makes the experience. The food was classic breakfasty stuff. I had Steak & Eggs, and the steak was flavorful, spiced well, and cooked right. My wife had Eggs Benedict and a side waffle and enjoyed both thoroughly.

Then popped over to Manderes for a delicious Aventinus. Still love that place! Sorry Brent about the video

We'll certainly be back to Early Toast!

[ChipShot]

the steak was flavorful, spiced well, and cooked right.

I prefer my stake medium rare.....