Fancy Waffle

Happy September everyone. Fall doesn't officially begin until September 22nd so we're savoring the last days of summer. We are still enjoying the bountiful fruits and vegetables from our farmers as we visit our local farmers markets and supermarkets. For an extra special treat this weekend, top your homemade (or store bought) waffles and pancakes with delicious fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches or nectarines. For whipped cream lovers, dollop some on top of the fruit and it takes your breakfast or brunch to an all new level.

Enjoy your special moments💗

Special touches make all the difference when entertaining for Mother's Day

Color coordinated drinking straws for our orange juice and Mimosas

Celebrated gorgeous weather outside on the new deck my son in law built

Such a creative idea for donut holes and mini donuts

What a great way to use your glass cookie jar and cake holder

Fresh pastries displayed in a jar and cake dome.  And how creative is the donut tree?   Toothpicks placed in a Styrofoam tree and donut holes and cinnamon rolls on the toothpicks.  

Granola choices and fresh fruit for our yogurt parfaits

Our chalkboard "welcome" hung outside in a beautiful blooming tree

Gorgeous fresh flowers for the table

A special message from my daughter she framed for the table

A beautiful Mimosa bar

Make your own yogurt parfaits with granola and fresh blueberries, raspberries and blackberries

Delicious egg, prosciutto,  dried salami, mozzarella and basil grilled sandwiches

My daughter and son in law hosted the most beautiful brunch for our family for Mother's Day at their lovely new home.  Everywhere you looked was a special touch that made our brunch and time together so memorable.  I shared just a few of my favorites that can easily be incorporated into entertaining for any special occasion. I can't wait to use several of these ideas at the lake house.

My son cooked his "famous" grilled egg and salami sandwiches and they were delicious! Not pictures here were delicious home baked mini cheddar and bacon muffins and banana bread too.  

Hug or call your Mom and tell them you love them and may all the Mom's in the world have a blessed weekend xo

Easy Brunch for Playoff Weekend

Pancakes and Sausage

Make It Yourself Bloody Mary 

Bloody Mary

Blueberry Muffins

There's a lot of football watched on weekends at our cabin and I am always looking for an easy way to provide great food without a lot of fuss, so I can enjoy myself with our family and friends.  Brunch is a favorite meal of mine to plan and serve. Here are a few easy steps that won't stress you out.  It is all about relaxing and enjoying the moment. 

1.  Plan ahead as much in advance as possible.  When you get free time during the week, make muffins, quick breads, or cakes and freeze in freezer ziplock bags.  It's a time saver to use a mix and will taste delicious!  Have butter, jams and jellies on hand and ready to serve.   

2.  Make up pitchers of chilled drinks instead of individual drinks.  Bloody Mary's, sangria, orange juice and a pot or two of fresh coffee makes it easy to do it yourself. Setting up a drink area or drink station in a corner of the kitchen or on a small table will help prevent the eating area from seeming crowded.  

3. Toss together a bowl of fresh cut fruit.  Our family loves blueberries and they can be found all year long now.  Put fresh blueberries in your favorite waffle or pancake recipe and you have fabulous!  A great time saver is to make them ahead of time, allow to cool for 15 minutes or so, and freeze in freezer bags until ready to use.  Can be reheated on a foil lined pan at 300 for approximately 10-15 minutes or until warm.  Cover lightly with foil to prevent overheating and drying out.    

4.  Don't forget jams, jellies, syrups, butters, cream and sugar for coffee.  Provide  chilled champagne to make a mimosa with their orange juice.  

                   Enjoy yourself and happy weekend....