Savory French Toast with Homemade Sausage Patties and Warm Honey, Strawberries and Basil

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3 large eggs

2/3 cup whole milk or cream

1/2 to 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls

Freshly grated nutmeg

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 pounds ground pork

2 1/4 teaspoons ground sage or rubbed sage, half a palmful

2 1/4 teaspoons granulated onion

1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic, half a palmful

2 1/4 teaspoons fennel seed, half a palmful

3 pinches ground cloves or allspice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

8 slices thick cut good quality white bread

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups halved or sliced strawberries

1/2 cup thinly sliced or torn fresh basil leaves

1 teaspoon sugar

Good quality honey of your favorite variety, for liberal drizzling