Brunch,.. not just for adults.

Have you noticed lately how brunch is really taking off in the "foodie" world? Brunch in the South has always been the meal after church, the meal where family and friends can sit and talk over a combination of sweets, savories and of course mimosas! However, lately I have noticed that brunch has become much more than the traditional Sunday family get together. It is a culinary explosion of so many different takes on classics. One of my favorites is the calorie busting "French vanilla crème brulee French toast" YUM!

I love the idea of brunch. You never spend this meal with people you dislike. No this meal is very special and needs to be shared with the ones you love. For us parents out there, it can also be a wonderful morning to share with your little ones. A meal of tasty treats that can be prepared with your kids in the kitchen. My suggestion is you turn off the TV, computer, phones and any other device that would damper the ability to communicate face-to-face. Wake up, make some coffee, tea or juice (heck all of them) and start exploring this very versatile meal.

Here is a menu that we love in our household. Hope you enjoy your Sunday tomorrow and remember no need to spend a tone of money here, just a tone of love.


Brunch Menu:

Drinks: Coffee, fresh grapefruit juice sparkling cocktail and razzmatazz fizzy for the kids.

Grapefruit juice cocktail:

One large grapefruit squeezed one split of Italian Prosecco.  

(Prosecco is less expensive than California sparkling wine or French Champagne)

A splash of orange juice (fresh or bottled) 

 Pour into champagne flutes and enjoy! 

Razzmatazz Fizzy: 

One can of your favorite lime flavored sparkling water

Cranberry/raspberry juice (not cocktail, it is icky with corn syrup)

Pour juice into nice cup first, followed by your sparkling water and garnish with a raspberry and let the kids have a healthy but fancy alternative to soda.

First course:

Cranberry orange mini pancakes, garnished with mint whipped crème

• One cup all purpose flower
• One cup whole milk
• One Egg
• One tsp of orange extract
• ½ cup of dried cranberries (you can choose to rehydrate them for a more moist pancake)
• Orange zest
• Mix wet ingredients first then add the dry.
• Cook on griddle till golden brown
• Half pint of heaving whipping cream
• ¼ cup of confectioners sugar
• One tsp of mint extract
• Whip in mixer until stiff garnish the pancake with a dollop and mint leaf to be extra fancy!

Second course:

Seasonal Fruit Salad:

Be creative! Pick fruits that are in season, cube them and serve!

Third course:

Spinach, mushroom and red pepper egg scramble:

The egg ration depends on the size of your family. The general rule, two eggs per adult, one egg per child.

• Fresh or frozen spinach
• One cup mushrooms
• One red bell pepper
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• ¼ cup milk or milk alternative
• Beat in a large bowl until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
• Get your skillet nice and hot and make sure the butter has melted nicely, but has not turned brown.
• Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet and then with a good spatula start scrambling the eggs.
• Serve and enjoy!

Cheers!