before leaving his room , he could already taste the muffins , but when he turned toward the dining room , a wonderful buffet was laid out : a heap of scrambled eggs , plate full of sausage , bacon and ham , a pile of french toast , a stack of toast , muffins of many different flavors in a basket , jelly , butter , syrup and a tray of assorted fruits , as well as three different types of potatoes ( hash browns , chunks and fried slices ) .