Since the kids are back in school, it’s the perfect time to take in a little “me time” between housework, working, volunteering or whatever it is that you find yourself doing these days. Why not get a few friends together and host a ladies brunch!?
I love setting a pretty table but for busy weeknight dinners we survive on paper plates and dishwasher safe silverware. Since this is a special occasion, it’s a great time to pull out the good silver and cloth napkins. I tucked a menu into each napkin and wrapped them with jute twine.
Mini flower pots wrapped in burlap and tied with twine make adorable place card holders and double as favors for each guest. You can find the place card templates from 11magnolialane.com.
Lemon curd tarts make an easy and delicious dessert. (Recipe coming soon!)
Don’t be afraid to purchase items from your local bakery to add to the menu. I enjoy baking but by purchasing a few items and choosing a few to make at home it relieves a little bit of stress and allows more time to enjoy friends and family.
Garden flowers placed in a mason jar make a pretty centerpiece without taking away from the place settings. You could also have a giveaway by placing numbers at random under dessert plates and the guest with the winning number gets to take the centerpiece home.
Fresh fruit is always a good idea for a ladies brunch. You could also serve it with yogurt or melted chocolate for dipping.
Quiche is another great recipe I love to serve at brunches. Once you make the base recipe you can really add whatever other ingredients you want to it. This one has bacon and cheddar but any combination of veggies would be delicious as well as ham or even sauteed apples. Yum! This bacon cheddar quiche is so good!
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