For our brunch last weekend, I baked an apple cake the night before, and I made a fruit salad early in the morning before heading out to a yoga class.
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2. Keep dishes quick and simple.
I made some mini quiches, which were done in less than 25 minutes. I also made some toasted cheese and salami sandwiches while the quiches were baking. In addition, there was a pan with some breakfast sausages going on the stove. I also quickly put together some tomato/marinated mozzarella toothpicks. Everything was quick and simple.
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3. Buy a few brunch items ready made to make things easier for yourself.
I had purchased some mini muffins, and one of our guests brought a delicious cinnamon custard ring. Thank you, Michael!
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4. If you schedule your brunch later in the morning, make sure to feed hungry family members to keep them happy!
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Our brunch didn’t start until about 11:30, so the toddler ate a sandwich after already having eaten breakfast. He didn’t eat much of the brunch food, but he was happy!
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Questions: Do you like brunch? What’s your favorite brunch item? It had been quite some time since I hosted a brunch, but I really enjoyed it, so I see more brunches in our future!
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Be well,
Andrea