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Christmas Brunch Menu

<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDrGz_b6TxB9hUq4bB_HzKmAbDhQm9TMX2dUIM1RxCAVhPxeMArlP-t3BIcdqa4KCfm9QBSthoOvOcIvNsRcPCGco82IdLxV9JFLYIDMIkhZ-bZev8i2YHqWvTYaI9Cpc7qmoYHhc1Mo76/s1600/IMG_4530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDrGz_b6TxB9hUq4bB_HzKmAbDhQm9TMX2dUIM1RxCAVhPxeMArlP-t3BIcdqa4KCfm9QBSthoOvOcIvNsRcPCGco82IdLxV9JFLYIDMIkhZ-bZev8i2YHqWvTYaI9Cpc7qmoYHhc1Mo76/s1600/IMG_4530.jpg" width="425" /></a>Last week I shared my all time favorite Christmas Dinner Menu (Crab Cakes, Beef Tenderloin, Chocolate Molten Cakes, etc.) and today I am sharing my favorite Brunch menu.  It is hard to narrow down, because I share a lot of brunch recipes here, so choosing amongst my favorite can be a challenge.  However, for Christmas Brunch I have my favorites that my Mom has fixed year after year.  </div><div><br /></div><div>Bloody Marys</div><div>Shrimp Cocktail</div><div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/09/easy-weekend-brunch-menu-apple-cinnamon.html">Lox & Bagel Platter</a></div><div>...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipes-brunch-quiche-recipes.html">Crab Quiche</a></div><div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-peach-inspired-brunch-menu.html">Bacon</a></div><div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/10/happy-halloween-from-princess-emma.html">Orange Cranberry Scones</a></div><div><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/monkey-bread-pans-paper-disposable">Monkey Bread</a></div><div>Fruit Platter</div><div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-peach-inspired-brunch-menu.html">Orange & Peach Smoothies</a> topped with Champagne</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaaOFTOaVM3mBpJMtbJU9KyAfxauIMWCyyniMq6ESpHOnfEbbc56q6Xk1CNvEzXfkpYI0XqIdRKMS2mdOSZdKd9e7mkWVssMLaeT2nCulkGnAXrO3_rqvYS6VDwrGABUmVLIp4d-A4Bvz/s1600/IMG_0683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaaOFTOaVM3mBpJMtbJU9KyAfxauIMWCyyniMq6ESpHOnfEbbc56q6Xk1CNvEzXfkpYI0XqIdRKMS2mdOSZdKd9e7mkWVssMLaeT2nCulkGnAXrO3_rqvYS6VDwrGABUmVLIp4d-A4Bvz/s1600/IMG_0683.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a photo from a couple of years ago at our Christmas brunch right after Emma was born.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuJ73yuPtDrvT4VqB7d9N0uVvEEb2cJsq_hHxtovSV79uX3NFuAXUL6VrWDVms3M4N5BLwe_7mKLILlNXFO_xhkbIRgSrJ-gLAeuRBrSP9NNvGc07tPkaOvDKzXpii7fPlLOeLQXtWFCk/s1600/IMG_0681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuJ73yuPtDrvT4VqB7d9N0uVvEEb2cJsq_hHxtovSV79uX3NFuAXUL6VrWDVms3M4N5BLwe_7mKLILlNXFO_xhkbIRgSrJ-gLAeuRBrSP9NNvGc07tPkaOvDKzXpii7fPlLOeLQXtWFCk/s1600/IMG_0681.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhT1Mzi6YRCT4H0PUoHW68xvgfGz_S72icLvJInkdqSmCNL-GeZQEPmJH7R1v2LXClxiE4sE_ozXEC0t-KbryNzMcC1J129vELCImtXpjGyC9tq4bl5QC1sDOVNwhYY_hw0TwFw0JkkKo/s1600/bagel-and-lox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhT1Mzi6YRCT4H0PUoHW68xvgfGz_S72icLvJInkdqSmCNL-GeZQEPmJH7R1v2LXClxiE4sE_ozXEC0t-KbryNzMcC1J129vELCImtXpjGyC9tq4bl5QC1sDOVNwhYY_hw0TwFw0JkkKo/s1600/bagel-and-lox.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>I don't know what it is about Christmas, but I could have good old fashioned Shrimp Cocktail for every meal. I serve it on ice in a shallow platter like this with an empty bowl for tails.<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/09/easy-weekend-brunch-menu-apple-cinnamon.html">Lox & Bagel Platter</a><br /><br />This is a new addition for us - something that was always served at my favorite brunch spot.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZO52-MP9dlXb-kRoBERHB2Vak5_jhDxHhqP8Z3HHSp2LoAW5BOD8MTYw9YbENEAXBSB_oI7Cg3pLzT5k2qnK0glTU5PUCNK6sWJqOa0VSRw8is2qSWb_Z2eM37c3IytR0bM2TzJQyg0v/s1600/IMG_0450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZO52-MP9dlXb-kRoBERHB2Vak5_jhDxHhqP8Z3HHSp2LoAW5BOD8MTYw9YbENEAXBSB_oI7Cg3pLzT5k2qnK0glTU5PUCNK6sWJqOa0VSRw8is2qSWb_Z2eM37c3IytR0bM2TzJQyg0v/s1600/IMG_0450.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipes-brunch-quiche-recipes.html">Crab Quiche</a><br /><br />We love seafood at our house, and making this a crab quiche with lump crab meat makes it feel like a special brunch.  My mom usually makes a sausage and mushroom quiche, too.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTqOFQHZOOS-8SHe-gD_MnIgzD5SfYSAnvqpN9wXHRM8WcwYI5HxG4mnLmlGfLGjG3LDMvLYSq8KzgzkSr4V_jtRUTdIDhyT281RtrG6YodHkAL-2AGSuZIF5J9nVoOCiWJte1GQpLmwG6/s1600/cranberry-orange-scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTqOFQHZOOS-8SHe-gD_MnIgzD5SfYSAnvqpN9wXHRM8WcwYI5HxG4mnLmlGfLGjG3LDMvLYSq8KzgzkSr4V_jtRUTdIDhyT281RtrG6YodHkAL-2AGSuZIF5J9nVoOCiWJte1GQpLmwG6/s1600/cranberry-orange-scones.jpg" width="426" /></a><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/10/happy-halloween-from-princess-emma.html">Orange Cranberry Scones</a><br /><br />Citrus and Cranberry = Holiday even though we love these all year long.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Kr63U-lSWl11JFz3LlnrxRTmnZKdCe_e2j6XvlGoEX2-gpUxeISOWXCgoBIzF4rEYhiyKrqhhd2hPvb9sCA0cwUvUIltSQFTb7oCHhpGHi84oAIZmFHVus2auWQ2MjgpvcT0UUqlT1At/s1600/IMG_9746.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Kr63U-lSWl11JFz3LlnrxRTmnZKdCe_e2j6XvlGoEX2-gpUxeISOWXCgoBIzF4rEYhiyKrqhhd2hPvb9sCA0cwUvUIltSQFTb7oCHhpGHi84oAIZmFHVus2auWQ2MjgpvcT0UUqlT1At/s1600/IMG_9746.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">The bacon getting ready to be baked in the oven - 325 degrees for 18-22 minutes.  The BEST way to fix bacon.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggB9yrA7lZ80wx6sHluvSQSFFrV8MYcZzMxWGMKt6GFC2rMMUf-DSEPyaXH48GAfLAHj8C7MSlnBovUbrRZeKRn4X0XdNGN2vgpBw3SWCdGtbxtFHgOXDOxgTr0dP1qpibsRgs0TWIUhr-/s1600/IMG_0449-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggB9yrA7lZ80wx6sHluvSQSFFrV8MYcZzMxWGMKt6GFC2rMMUf-DSEPyaXH48GAfLAHj8C7MSlnBovUbrRZeKRn4X0XdNGN2vgpBw3SWCdGtbxtFHgOXDOxgTr0dP1qpibsRgs0TWIUhr-/s1600/IMG_0449-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Bountiful fruit platter keeps us from being too indulgent.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2momNWVDn9RYKvB0QV1gzcPRWaCiKZU6t7ckBMsA_qwYzWeAYBvtVxcUDsJtwhJg_pGGr4DYCBGcOzDk3ZcubMyXp88IF_dkDkrGtbKVJRT9i5yhcZEtxF6oKh2UoisFwasj2mRXQ3kE/s1600/IMG_4150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2momNWVDn9RYKvB0QV1gzcPRWaCiKZU6t7ckBMsA_qwYzWeAYBvtVxcUDsJtwhJg_pGGr4DYCBGcOzDk3ZcubMyXp88IF_dkDkrGtbKVJRT9i5yhcZEtxF6oKh2UoisFwasj2mRXQ3kE/s1600/IMG_4150.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqSZ4R1gJLyNaqA1P1kU2CMmsLtgNPGgt_TwPOOAEpZiXeA7jszTwEOiKMsLDydpmwnscjAXSrIDFmacMdQtDFWTDcJ1xc2A7iCG6i2Z-pGmc51XhykEOfkMPT7q9b4FRcpH2YZfIZt8w/s1600/peach-smoothie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqSZ4R1gJLyNaqA1P1kU2CMmsLtgNPGgt_TwPOOAEpZiXeA7jszTwEOiKMsLDydpmwnscjAXSrIDFmacMdQtDFWTDcJ1xc2A7iCG6i2Z-pGmc51XhykEOfkMPT7q9b4FRcpH2YZfIZt8w/s1600/peach-smoothie.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/monkey-bread-pans-paper-disposable">Monkey Bread</a> - very indulgent, but the fruit balances it out, right?<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-peach-inspired-brunch-menu.html">Orange & Peach Smoothies</a> topped with Champagne<br /><br />You can follow the recipe, or just use frozen peaches in a blender with orange juice - easy!  I love the taste of fresh peaches on Christmas morning.  Granny used to bring her summer peaches that she had frozen over for Christmas brunch every year and they were such a treat!<br /><br />I'd love to hear about your favorite Christmas Brunch recipes and traditions, too.  I hope everyone is enjoying this last week before Christmas.  Emma's birthday was yesterday, so I stepped out of the Holiday limelight for a couple of days to celebrate with her.  I feel like we have sort of checked all of our Christmas must-dos off of the list and now we can just relax and enjoy the season... that's the goal anyway.  I'm sure Christmas Eve will get here before we know it and I will be scrambling for something!  Always.<br /><br />

Christmas Brunch Menu

Last week I shared my all time favorite Christmas Dinner Menu (Crab Cakes, Beef Tenderloin, Chocolate Molten Cakes, etc.) and today I am sha...

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My Favorite Holiday Dinner Menu | Crab Cakes, Beef Tenderloin, Truffled Mashed Potatoes & Cabernet Mushrooms

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiouEiARbvLkjuuz_YugOMikH6AGN9lBXUrrdq6mTaIJJoHFcaGTLlmj1tSn2k-aEkoIYPkrrs0dO2XUQ9OGtPQSfOg1PLFDA976mdEZBk2Eg9KhNs-ow7r6CIUWwD7N5DSDSmNsS-2zHQm/s1600/Crab+Cakes+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiouEiARbvLkjuuz_YugOMikH6AGN9lBXUrrdq6mTaIJJoHFcaGTLlmj1tSn2k-aEkoIYPkrrs0dO2XUQ9OGtPQSfOg1PLFDA976mdEZBk2Eg9KhNs-ow7r6CIUWwD7N5DSDSmNsS-2zHQm/s1600/Crab+Cakes+2.jpg" width="320" /></a>My Favorite Holiday Menu<br /><br />Four years ago, I would have been in full catering mode - sometimes I miss spending nights at really festive, warm homes, but I don't miss schlepping food around town and my car always smelling a bit like crab cakes and blue cheese : )<br /><br />At this point, I would have roasted 20 Beef Tenderloins, and formed 200 Crab Cakes and served a hundred Chocolate Molten Cakes.    I found that I always recommended pretty much the same menu for every holiday party I catered - it always got such rave reviews, and many of my clients requested the same menu year after year because they loved it so much.  The good part for me was that I could prepare this menu in my sleep.  I did it so often that I came up with great shortcuts, and methods for making almost everything in advance... because that's what I had to do when I had back to back holiday parties for 3 weeks straight.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Here it is my "go-to" favorite holiday menu - I never tire of it.  It is special, festive and a treat of a meal.  It can be fancy, or served family style for a more laid back group.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Appetizers</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Prosecco</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/07/crab-cakes-with-panko-bread-crumbs-red.html">Petite Crab Cakes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-to-build-beautiful-bountiful-cheese.html">Cheese Board</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Soup</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/01/lobster-bisque-easy-creamy-seafood.html">Lobster Bisque</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Dinner</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/12/slow-roasted-beef-tenderloin-holiday.html">Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/11/blue-cheese-sauce-for-beef-tenderloin.html">Blue Cheese Cream Sauce</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/02/slow-simmered-cabernet-thyme-mushroooms.html">Cabernet & Thyme Mushrooms</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/03/roasted-colorful-carrots.html">Roasted Rainbow Carrots</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/12/truffled-mashed-potatoes-ultimate.html">Truffled Mashed Potatoes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Dessert</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/04/chocolate-molten-cakes-in-cupcake-pan.html">Molten Cakes with Whipped Cream & Berries</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JCLTDS-JdTCnM9eK7vZeJ6LgJns-dYEOIQGpW-8eDMWB7HjT_DiMenRB81GZdliIFqJdZi9xosKPfm3IBoavX8wiNxx55I5vUMlQmXCjYltDo9kMhRrvPs_W0KLnTTn1KOXVvGaH6TYu/s1600/IMG_0545.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JCLTDS-JdTCnM9eK7vZeJ6LgJns-dYEOIQGpW-8eDMWB7HjT_DiMenRB81GZdliIFqJdZi9xosKPfm3IBoavX8wiNxx55I5vUMlQmXCjYltDo9kMhRrvPs_W0KLnTTn1KOXVvGaH6TYu/s1600/IMG_0545.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-to-build-beautiful-bountiful-cheese.html">Cheese Board</a></div><div><br /></div><div>While I like to serve the Crab Cakes passed, warm from the oven, I like to have something that everyone can graze on and gather around - isn't that what the Holidays are all about?!  Then, whenever I bring the crab cakes around everyone oohs and ahhs.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PztyjuL33mKWBCWmUfMR0b_02sgU6KXUkjA9G5Yp50TRddoacMa3SEewzRckwkbYYzw2XUh0E1mrXhrtuICfYt7MvBMe9Mj15-4hoKFxx0vBUWhKZ6VJMLMD0kbWW5gwqESuJ9ZXRG9Z/s1600/lobster-bisque.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PztyjuL33mKWBCWmUfMR0b_02sgU6KXUkjA9G5Yp50TRddoacMa3SEewzRckwkbYYzw2XUh0E1mrXhrtuICfYt7MvBMe9Mj15-4hoKFxx0vBUWhKZ6VJMLMD0kbWW5gwqESuJ9ZXRG9Z/s1600/lobster-bisque.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><div>Lobster Bisque</div><div><br /></div><div>A soup course isn't necessary, but really makes the meal so special.   It is so creamy and luxurious - your family will love it and feel so treated!  It is easy to make ahead of time and you can use a combination of shrimp and lobster, to stretch it.  </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Wsil4H0bVcQzKpstHHH8J7gk6BJg4MzxN8lVwW2989UBnaUv_phbAZKzcjOmiH9P0whYKhVrFbvb2SVAnOjHjvTYpBNE2inpUcPp2fag10qP4lNByWQAv1H0bpFY38p1MvGJ6RVHVuF3/s1600/IMG_6612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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My Favorite Holiday Dinner Menu | Crab Cakes, Beef Tenderloin, Truffled Mashed Potatoes & Cabernet Mushrooms

My Favorite Holiday Menu Four years ago, I would have been in full catering mode - sometimes I miss spending nights at really festive, warm ...

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Progressive Dinner Party Prep | Steak Frites with Truffle Fries & Carbernet Thyme Mushrooms

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0LG8MlkR1iOPG9z3_Bq_HeCBJ4WYOGmbRrqXG2H1YCqN7QWU6v2Lt67XY7LCmGg7OAIC36hUx2mQUsaj1bshAb6qrENsFw-3siSviCTYFp5Bcd3S7vXkCEQ1zeje3vFwR3obcmKj7UcH/s1600/IMG_6610.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0LG8MlkR1iOPG9z3_Bq_HeCBJ4WYOGmbRrqXG2H1YCqN7QWU6v2Lt67XY7LCmGg7OAIC36hUx2mQUsaj1bshAb6qrENsFw-3siSviCTYFp5Bcd3S7vXkCEQ1zeje3vFwR3obcmKj7UcH/s1600/IMG_6610.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1MxNdDEJ75U4zG2dxede2nlASS0DRcnWEkC-OcKzbK0BY7uMgk2-hdc6RKM7CbPPdTb46_9V_NBm2UlglzToeXZIwmkuhTTZiSm-1cUy0cETufxQVHqHn-SYyaBjV8E_ihE9bByZlrxK/s1600/IMG_6522.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1MxNdDEJ75U4zG2dxede2nlASS0DRcnWEkC-OcKzbK0BY7uMgk2-hdc6RKM7CbPPdTb46_9V_NBm2UlglzToeXZIwmkuhTTZiSm-1cUy0cETufxQVHqHn-SYyaBjV8E_ihE9bByZlrxK/s1600/IMG_6522.jpg" width="425" /></a> Our entertaining style has definitely evolved a little bit since we've had Emma.  Before she was born we hosted our friends all of the time to long, lingering dinners around the table with multiple bottles of wine - it was our favorite way to spend the weekend.<br /><br />From the time she was 6 months until she was about a year and a half, we would invite friends over at 7 for drinks, put Emma to bed at 8 and served dinner at 8:15.  It worked perfectly when her bedtime routine was being rocked for 10 minutes and she fell asleep, done.<br /><br />Nowadays, her bedtime routine looks more like : playing dress-up for 20 minutes, dancing for 20 minutes, running around for 20 minutes, then reading books for a half hour... it is drawn-out to say the least.  We love the routine during the week, because it is a fun, no TV just fun and silly time for us to spend with her.  However... it makes it hard to have a post-bedtime adult-only dinner while they're waiting on you to put her down. <br /><br />So, entertaining at our house has become more family friendly - which we love, but sometimes I get the itch to have one of those lovely, long and lingering candlelight and multiple bottles of wine dinners like the old days.<br /><br />I planned the weekend as a little treat for everyone, Emma got to stay the night at her Mimi  & Papi's house, and I planned a fun progressive dinner party with  some of our friends.  We went to one of the neighbors for Cocktail Hour,  here for dinner, then to the last couple's for dessert.  It was such a great time and the food and drinks was fabulous at every house. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFu-tkRQhlv0UP0zsn9Fr1WJKCqhGt5X7ksEhJfNeKD-gdpHd-hZBxNbkF772VsZtrw1GN6gVfr50jKo_iDKX5GGYL6u-vFRI4EJhWbc5NITBzkQ5RyvtSGKbfWHtRKsEpxWD2EZQ78eL2/s1600/IMG_6524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFu-tkRQhlv0UP0zsn9Fr1WJKCqhGt5X7ksEhJfNeKD-gdpHd-hZBxNbkF772VsZtrw1GN6gVfr50jKo_iDKX5GGYL6u-vFRI4EJhWbc5NITBzkQ5RyvtSGKbfWHtRKsEpxWD2EZQ78eL2/s1600/IMG_6524.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Earlier in the day I made out my to-do list and schedule for the party as I always do - an old habit from catering days.  Getting a timeline down on paper really helps me be on autopilot, otherwise, I'll just keep thinking about what happens when and it will drive me crazy.   <br /><br />This was the simplest menu I think I've ever prepared.  The prep work literally took me 30 minutes... which gave me a little more time to spend on the table. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswbkZBzZyzbv9Klg8UQMmiB7cJnBOM_zgWdzT6gxNuYUUK4t1_1NEIII8gkhRdc9JllZQ-evybox8qTIVJjhPBGuccvKZy-Tf_v639LggeIa14vxB7AYcdenY2JXp7b8PJYBe5p8oFYQO/s1600/IMG_6541.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswbkZBzZyzbv9Klg8UQMmiB7cJnBOM_zgWdzT6gxNuYUUK4t1_1NEIII8gkhRdc9JllZQ-evybox8qTIVJjhPBGuccvKZy-Tf_v639LggeIa14vxB7AYcdenY2JXp7b8PJYBe5p8oFYQO/s1600/IMG_6541.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Last week was a beautiful week with a tiny glimpse of spring for a couple of days... and now it is going to snow again this week.  For the dinner party, I wanted it to feel like spring so used purple hyacinth and daffodils "arranged" in drinking glasses.  I like to keep the flowers really simple and casual for friendly dinner parties, otherwise it can feel a little too fussy for my style.  But, I do like the table to feel full and festive, so I always make sure I have plenty of candles and usually multiple small bunches of flowers.  I like it to look fresh and pretty, but not too sparse - hosting friends should be about sharing bounty and abundance.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqF2wIUWRyYDXKMHXTgNlX5wCatR_ODBqJK2w_pMKzVj99-p6X17ecTwFXL_hxq2tO7aZjUEO0RkQy6zWuXzugzhMoDNzV2vbCleUAo6CgmQoPiw3z2zQNd7yuAjuzDNfdluvS4gHOOREY/s1600/IMG_6531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqF2wIUWRyYDXKMHXTgNlX5wCatR_ODBqJK2w_pMKzVj99-p6X17ecTwFXL_hxq2tO7aZjUEO0RkQy6zWuXzugzhMoDNzV2vbCleUAo6CgmQoPiw3z2zQNd7yuAjuzDNfdluvS4gHOOREY/s1600/IMG_6531.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYloq4I2CkhoSHLyDE9ys8clbxPcwG-qCvduUlb_qiP8IutXYUV6Y1NgvItNRPeysHy-ZgLe5cQc-MSrrr5Q26TjSjeYO08eZnomlfyHk5zCkMQgiWx6x1Vgk7iFCG3XECAi0WoyNBxRRu/s1600/IMG_6557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYloq4I2CkhoSHLyDE9ys8clbxPcwG-qCvduUlb_qiP8IutXYUV6Y1NgvItNRPeysHy-ZgLe5cQc-MSrrr5Q26TjSjeYO08eZnomlfyHk5zCkMQgiWx6x1Vgk7iFCG3XECAi0WoyNBxRRu/s1600/IMG_6557.jpg" width="426" /></a>For the candles, I used my new favorite Thin Taper candles.  This is a tip I "borrowed" from <a href="http://eddieross.com/">Eddie Ross</a> a couple of years ago when he led me on a tour of the Creative Candle factory (the same candles I now carry in the store).  <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />He said he often uses an array of glass containers down a table with  candles set in sea salt.  I love the idea and use it all of the time -  especially in the summer with pillar candles.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUUBWDNsNFLKfu4bcRzMxXsBjz3OJBeGemVSObHoZAmC42AQJWVeWxCGzy89CzvuWmsOX3LT2QofJx9o3EGQbK_JdI3b9-FcviMbj5D7c6UEjLHwaORCxDCM8BII4kZuncQaXo932e4Yq/s1600/IMG_6568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUUBWDNsNFLKfu4bcRzMxXsBjz3OJBeGemVSObHoZAmC42AQJWVeWxCGzy89CzvuWmsOX3LT2QofJx9o3EGQbK_JdI3b9-FcviMbj5D7c6UEjLHwaORCxDCM8BII4kZuncQaXo932e4Yq/s1600/IMG_6568.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>I used my Anna Wheatherly powder blue gold rimmed plates - I love how they look with the yellow daffodils - and classic white hemstitch linen napkins.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkXHuXQzwnbVSTouu0CcLr2f9fFkU403esV179_UgqAY-ipNelxWEF73w2DVbkV6ai0E-jObwfhOAwUnU3n0hKdsD7bEYF9sOFwQrmff-7i6RGRW0qTIhK8IhuN99JVptLlE5DU8BDl8E/s1600/IMG_6577.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkXHuXQzwnbVSTouu0CcLr2f9fFkU403esV179_UgqAY-ipNelxWEF73w2DVbkV6ai0E-jObwfhOAwUnU3n0hKdsD7bEYF9sOFwQrmff-7i6RGRW0qTIhK8IhuN99JVptLlE5DU8BDl8E/s1600/IMG_6577.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dinner was so simple - and one of my favorite meals yet.  No surprise, Beef Tenderloin was the centerpiece.  It can be a little pricey, but it is just so darn easy and fabulous that it is worth it.  Prep is simple - drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.  Full recipe <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/12/slow-roasted-beef-tenderloin-holiday.html">here</a>.   I'll share the rest of the full recipes this week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjYWacmZcDyr49imvwkVmO23IV8xZcMGBamDyidC5CBeeMCZfI-DYOUt8JsPLWq4TZQBIwSeNPPvLoTWuxqZ9-wVn9TMd7jGp1c4n1uDT0lOHFUKy7bMzFjnvpD8GbbxOLGGl61vpEyFG/s1600/IMG_6574.JPG" width="640" /></div><br />We've really been into roasting these "colorful" carrots lately.  Simple, fresh and beautiful to serve.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQs1APKFETNK4XqyTBCcPDzoZ2uIqTxEny83kUgk7_qRDmfh0ZchBW0VyVM52DG_AjHQ5WZY6ia4bOzuF7CNYhW496IL3T17l23y3M_g1VRdSRLd-XOAXLhSIiNVSC_sBsvuBgxxFSOr8/s1600/IMG_6521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQs1APKFETNK4XqyTBCcPDzoZ2uIqTxEny83kUgk7_qRDmfh0ZchBW0VyVM52DG_AjHQ5WZY6ia4bOzuF7CNYhW496IL3T17l23y3M_g1VRdSRLd-XOAXLhSIiNVSC_sBsvuBgxxFSOr8/s1600/IMG_6521.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I cooked mushrooms all day in garlic, red wine and thyme... so, so good.  I served them piled up next to the beef on the platter, and the sauce on the side.  This was my first time slow cooking them - and I can't wait to make them again.  Well, actually, I already did last night for dinner.   So good.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfd3hqd4wSOzeWPxN1BM3DaN-22CQZsoW5erRoQXk2-s4pK-GUqHGKq12knYzY6WCp83vr1uSfRaXbx0JCLN1OI-dI4Zww1eOlkRqxAMhhBzIQKAG4bkFe1UzCOAzjEg9Xnr9A3_Gx6ha/s1600/IMG_6588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfd3hqd4wSOzeWPxN1BM3DaN-22CQZsoW5erRoQXk2-s4pK-GUqHGKq12knYzY6WCp83vr1uSfRaXbx0JCLN1OI-dI4Zww1eOlkRqxAMhhBzIQKAG4bkFe1UzCOAzjEg9Xnr9A3_Gx6ha/s1600/IMG_6588.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another new favorite, well, an old favorite, but the first time I've made them at home.  The big secret is that I used frozen french fries, then dressed them up with truffle oil, parmesan and thyme.  Completely amazing.  I'll also be making these again very, very soon.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEx0LN8C0Y0SwSO-E6n2xbgM_r8HhyCzC09Uxh0n52in7yWoDsJNPjMCcKMxli2V3_fu46LVkZTDv6ajSkfDFjC9gwbAzW9i_c4jTYnS7mTvPyLEs4kmdEN5lE4u854hb4FkhbCgwswxmY/s1600/IMG_6598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEx0LN8C0Y0SwSO-E6n2xbgM_r8HhyCzC09Uxh0n52in7yWoDsJNPjMCcKMxli2V3_fu46LVkZTDv6ajSkfDFjC9gwbAzW9i_c4jTYnS7mTvPyLEs4kmdEN5lE4u854hb4FkhbCgwswxmY/s1600/IMG_6598.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />As always, when I'm planning a dinner party I like to create a menu that can be made in advance.  For this dinner, everything was made earlier in the day, then popped in the oven during cocktail hour.  Simple.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUs-4fhx-dSNGSJzC3zBtDZHuDymFmt5Gsf90pYgjUZrM7eunT_yFGS49jE9YxytCYaXFyfz0hNDyHna03oUyZZe6yP9NSGeeX9gwRgxny1pCYTW615UVkdVuHJYeUClDLQNKb6ByuR2ht/s1600/IMG_6611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUs-4fhx-dSNGSJzC3zBtDZHuDymFmt5Gsf90pYgjUZrM7eunT_yFGS49jE9YxytCYaXFyfz0hNDyHna03oUyZZe6yP9NSGeeX9gwRgxny1pCYTW615UVkdVuHJYeUClDLQNKb6ByuR2ht/s1600/IMG_6611.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here is the table all set before we headed out for cocktail hour.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQCLrCyEfNdRoJZ92ByJtDowKcTWFtvuA3XxtOf5YjDyWhsI5AyIO-OJneQcR5RurLrpWAQY8EWZCoTqglue9A6ad69p3nKmM-2YZEvo6fsr8VjK-cGfz9LPdrQIzHU8rRWPmEVBJMUH7/s1600/IMG_6616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQCLrCyEfNdRoJZ92ByJtDowKcTWFtvuA3XxtOf5YjDyWhsI5AyIO-OJneQcR5RurLrpWAQY8EWZCoTqglue9A6ad69p3nKmM-2YZEvo6fsr8VjK-cGfz9LPdrQIzHU8rRWPmEVBJMUH7/s1600/IMG_6616.jpg" width="478" /></a><br /><br /><br />Dinner is served.  I snapped this photo just before everyone sat down for dinner.  <br /><br /><br /><br />I love to put everything on one platter - beef down the middle, and mushrooms and carrots piled on the sides.  You can see the truffle fries on the other corner of the table.  I walked the large platter around and served everyone while they passed the fries and sauce - it makes a very friendly and casual serving style and gives me a chance to chat with everyone.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjb-Z_9vpwK8__J_2V_pGzFkT0tza8YT6mEDD-8AhgPpGksMrTluVdAIT_O99MxaSIV9ur9YyhtH-17SDn208ppaZzro2zmbCrjwWAb4Ur3Wz0OcJanGi-tHe0skx-9j2bPtWUPZUBxyD/s1600/IMG_6615.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjb-Z_9vpwK8__J_2V_pGzFkT0tza8YT6mEDD-8AhgPpGksMrTluVdAIT_O99MxaSIV9ur9YyhtH-17SDn208ppaZzro2zmbCrjwWAb4Ur3Wz0OcJanGi-tHe0skx-9j2bPtWUPZUBxyD/s1600/IMG_6615.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjb-Z_9vpwK8__J_2V_pGzFkT0tza8YT6mEDD-8AhgPpGksMrTluVdAIT_O99MxaSIV9ur9YyhtH-17SDn208ppaZzro2zmbCrjwWAb4Ur3Wz0OcJanGi-tHe0skx-9j2bPtWUPZUBxyD/s1600/IMG_6615.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><br /><br /><br />I'll be sharing the rest of the recipes this week and hope to get the recipes we enjoyed at the other houses, too - Amy's Goat Cheese & Peppadew Dip and Annie's Mocha Silk Pie were both amazing.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjb-Z_9vpwK8__J_2V_pGzFkT0tza8YT6mEDD-8AhgPpGksMrTluVdAIT_O99MxaSIV9ur9YyhtH-17SDn208ppaZzro2zmbCrjwWAb4Ur3Wz0OcJanGi-tHe0skx-9j2bPtWUPZUBxyD/s1600/IMG_6615.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>  Hope you are off to a great week.<br /><br /><br />

Progressive Dinner Party Prep | Steak Frites with Truffle Fries & Carbernet Thyme Mushrooms

Our entertaining style has definitely evolved a little bit since we've had Emma. Before she was born we hosted our friends all of th...

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Summer Peach Inspired Brunch Menu

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QDPPkrOO8jNTwFSru2inC_kX456Wtd_JjqeMXxgWX5vOPivwyxygCHkbDVNBR17OvVNk3kZczjlbdXoHAGYKPiGg2OAu9v6d6wzuPPI1qNKQhf7t9tzQDC8CgBSUv9Mmnd8D4qoFlvE/s1600/peach-smoothie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QDPPkrOO8jNTwFSru2inC_kX456Wtd_JjqeMXxgWX5vOPivwyxygCHkbDVNBR17OvVNk3kZczjlbdXoHAGYKPiGg2OAu9v6d6wzuPPI1qNKQhf7t9tzQDC8CgBSUv9Mmnd8D4qoFlvE/s640/peach-smoothie.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>As I mentioned, we hosted some friends for brunch a couple of weekends ago.  The table setting was simple and easy (all gathered from my yard) and menu was inspired by the first good summer peaches.  <br /><br />We started the morning with these Orange, Banana & Peach Smoothies and ended the meal with Peach Sugared Scone "Shortcakes."<br /><br /><br />Orange, Banana &<br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Peach Smoothies</span></i><br /><br />2 cups of peaches, sliced<br />1 banana<br />2 cups of orange juice<br /><br />In a blender, combine all ingredients.  Add more oj if it is too thick, and add more banana if it is too thin.  Chill for 30 minutes before serving or serve over ice.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbSJ67xWWVhD8fxy-3Dx1bbz6BpQ-9lKuXpfD7wJVLma2L28G0uZuEBznQU9CGpIqk9N2oZkgy7oPisa77W-_fQWaFItzaNoLdshIk4_O8Ruo6ZrHlXY-IZnykxrhdrEscSreV7uXX7OQ/s1600/IMG_9774.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbSJ67xWWVhD8fxy-3Dx1bbz6BpQ-9lKuXpfD7wJVLma2L28G0uZuEBznQU9CGpIqk9N2oZkgy7oPisa77W-_fQWaFItzaNoLdshIk4_O8Ruo6ZrHlXY-IZnykxrhdrEscSreV7uXX7OQ/s640/IMG_9774.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Here is the simple setting that I posted last week - a random assortment of herbs, vines and flowers from our yard in an "organic" style bouquet. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMcDOAWi6NDyDx7qMgOaq5RlLNPWpm2F1EAM_kylke_p9ZzFciF9BRXDnh7atBZ56hUfxSiel1fQGdFuuG_vZk7reZQfEG3LJQp_jONwsaPjRX8j6-rnsEUA6IRs2a1ivU_h_7aSbS60/s1600/IMG_9746.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMcDOAWi6NDyDx7qMgOaq5RlLNPWpm2F1EAM_kylke_p9ZzFciF9BRXDnh7atBZ56hUfxSiel1fQGdFuuG_vZk7reZQfEG3LJQp_jONwsaPjRX8j6-rnsEUA6IRs2a1ivU_h_7aSbS60/s640/IMG_9746.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The bacon getting ready to be baked - 325 degrees for 18-22 minutes.  The BEST way to fix bacon.   We've been having our fair share of bacon lately... <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/bacon-avocado-heirloom-tomato-sandwich.html">Bacon, Avocado & Tomato Sandwiches</a> almost everyday for lunch!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HL91dTGDm6pcsM6YXTTlRT7ARFrPTp9HZvl-L5_TrfD2h_fDZXgTGoMfQ976Qwo5iUG6Yhei4FPSzuNhn3pgQHt-7wKe58f40G1HSn2j6MStW32xOxqLXkPhX4xLqu1t2O5cpb_5M6o/s1600/egg-strata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HL91dTGDm6pcsM6YXTTlRT7ARFrPTp9HZvl-L5_TrfD2h_fDZXgTGoMfQ976Qwo5iUG6Yhei4FPSzuNhn3pgQHt-7wKe58f40G1HSn2j6MStW32xOxqLXkPhX4xLqu1t2O5cpb_5M6o/s640/egg-strata.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/10/white-cheddar-chive-egg-strata-recipe.html">White Cheddar & Chive Strata</a> (you might remember it from a brunch we hosted last fall?)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOJcRuzykXf4-4_dRpzOPSisC7LDZm86lytuUJgu2ajcksFNzbi2EPNhX4HL_COn4Ntb_vyd4EKd1TrIGMkmoZdlWVjY_MD8zgcuWEcgwXFmgIHP0gUrplTJrCgScav68DfYlNM-8MDyk/s640/IMG_7071.JPG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOJcRuzykXf4-4_dRpzOPSisC7LDZm86lytuUJgu2ajcksFNzbi2EPNhX4HL_COn4Ntb_vyd4EKd1TrIGMkmoZdlWVjY_MD8zgcuWEcgwXFmgIHP0gUrplTJrCgScav68DfYlNM-8MDyk/s640/IMG_7071.JPG" /></div><br />A big fruit platter (not actually pictured here - forgot to take a photo!) that was inspired by <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-weekend-mill-house-inn-new.html">this platter (that is pictured...) we had in East Hampton</a>.  I love how they presented the fruit in individual bowls on a copper tray.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dW0bvrGJUXgnlt-QXegTDRUn0Hy6STkhqaKxV34VwvF6A2rtgDUxirwasV0oPY_Xuowt3zMwVFv_bzJjMaAAg2B2RBTCWY3GJ1eEv-E2MVEGf8CKtLpL52RdHthyphenhyphenKlTA16JCI5-Fr1o/s1600/peach-scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dW0bvrGJUXgnlt-QXegTDRUn0Hy6STkhqaKxV34VwvF6A2rtgDUxirwasV0oPY_Xuowt3zMwVFv_bzJjMaAAg2B2RBTCWY3GJ1eEv-E2MVEGf8CKtLpL52RdHthyphenhyphenKlTA16JCI5-Fr1o/s640/peach-scones.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />And the "dessert," <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/fresh-peaches-with-sugared-scones-and.html">Peach Sugared Scone "Shortcakes" with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream</a> that I posted about last week.<br /><br />.....<br /><br />Thanks for sticking with me this week and last - I've been busy ordering and organizing everything for the new store that will be part of this blog.  Tomorrow I'm doing a photo shoot of some of the new products with new recipes... stay tuned!!

Summer Peach Inspired Brunch Menu

As I mentioned, we hosted some friends for brunch a couple of weekends ago. The table setting was simple and easy (all gathered from my yar...

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Sugar & Spice Baby Shower at Our House | Entertaining

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uehXn7hNJsfXP4EAkEtMsJ4MSchI2cZBYsGIn5GTUJ84PhEkTIrAqNCyijWID5qk39lCut-i9gBzipI26aH08SqeF8hCzDpMV1PxgpbySBP0n4EXWxI3WPw6rTGjSnW4hXFcWT55J_M/s1600/baby-shower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uehXn7hNJsfXP4EAkEtMsJ4MSchI2cZBYsGIn5GTUJ84PhEkTIrAqNCyijWID5qk39lCut-i9gBzipI26aH08SqeF8hCzDpMV1PxgpbySBP0n4EXWxI3WPw6rTGjSnW4hXFcWT55J_M/s640/baby-shower.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fsugar-spice-baby-shower-at-our-house.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-QUNUIShZ1xc%2FUYfhkP-QCXI%2FAAAAAAAASNQ%2F-5SeouLzOhc%2Fs1600%2Fgirl-baby-shower.jpg&description=Baby%20Girl%20Shower%20%7C%20Brunch%20Menu%2C%20Peonies%20%26%20Mini%20Pies"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />I'm sorry I was gone most of last week, we had a very busy and fun schedule packed with a volunteer table design benefit, visit to a childrens' farmstead and a baby shower hosted at our house... I have a zillion photos to share this week...  as Emma would say, "Here go!" - a complete sentence in baby language.<br /><br />Last things first, I just can't wait to share the photos from the Baby Shower Brunch I hosted at our house yesterday.  My friend, Susan, is pregnant with twin girls so a very girly, "Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice" shower was in order.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3Jga-fHwaF6gC1gdO0Kl1BABnwn1CSiI7dOHoc0QUyopQGp22mEQa4Q9qIA6oj3JMjB9Mzh3Jv0vOV-JoXkp1hJGu63xFsfNgMlKOXm-72vM2LF_jJxSq0I0kVj-a5y7B1d9bYIEENc/s1600/IMG_0481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3Jga-fHwaF6gC1gdO0Kl1BABnwn1CSiI7dOHoc0QUyopQGp22mEQa4Q9qIA6oj3JMjB9Mzh3Jv0vOV-JoXkp1hJGu63xFsfNgMlKOXm-72vM2LF_jJxSq0I0kVj-a5y7B1d9bYIEENc/s640/IMG_0481.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I love <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/baby-shower-invitations/MIN-67Y-BSH/rustic-ribbons-and-flora">these invitations from Minted</a>.  It really is the only way to go for custom invitations for a small number of guests.  I'm still enjoying these "Angel" peonies today as I type - my very favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrL2WQ68CAKuD-BQJTTrKSVbVxcJMNdwUXKOzOtCWgkyy6Ho2p4q4fKxPdWmNHTSDkseQhRBHo2QAOFyp2nOgrhBL9GRH47A6fepyydcGAdflYOG8K4Hf4ZL57f4H4cykTpHRDN0Boa34/s1600/IMG_0356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrL2WQ68CAKuD-BQJTTrKSVbVxcJMNdwUXKOzOtCWgkyy6Ho2p4q4fKxPdWmNHTSDkseQhRBHo2QAOFyp2nOgrhBL9GRH47A6fepyydcGAdflYOG8K4Hf4ZL57f4H4cykTpHRDN0Boa34/s640/IMG_0356.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fsugar-spice-baby-shower-at-our-house.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-QUNUIShZ1xc%2FUYfhkP-QCXI%2FAAAAAAAASNQ%2F-5SeouLzOhc%2Fs1600%2Fgirl-baby-shower.jpg&description=Baby%20Girl%20Shower%20%7C%20Brunch%20Menu%2C%20Peonies%20%26%20Mini%20Pies"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />Before each event I host, I make these types of little sketches to help me envision what everything will look like.  It also helps me make my shopping list because I'm able to figure out what I'll need for linens, props and styling before the actual setup.<br /><br />Because I tend to entertain in a very casual fashion (because I think everyone enjoys it more than fancy...), I designed the party to be special with plenty of flowers and girly touches, but relaxed with big bountiful platters of help-yourself food and drink and comfortable seating.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58NEE5-vePVizAZZm5uq1tTVJ7X-U2ngB390N068_LdWFQyJH6gLAxLsgTbN74BpbhBW2PPW716ayCoMfclisyNybPwQVrPLrGqpuT1dROOEaRNM7YImpBq-EmCYjAkAodzipNyjwV30/s1600/IMG_0406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58NEE5-vePVizAZZm5uq1tTVJ7X-U2ngB390N068_LdWFQyJH6gLAxLsgTbN74BpbhBW2PPW716ayCoMfclisyNybPwQVrPLrGqpuT1dROOEaRNM7YImpBq-EmCYjAkAodzipNyjwV30/s640/IMG_0406.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The night before I always set out everything I possibly can for the next day... especially in a brunch situation.  Hosting a party can go from fun to stressful if everything is rushed and left to the last minute.  I definitely learned this the hard way during my catering days.  I found that it took all of the fun out of my job if I was running late and rushing through everything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeT385TZEMyD44rYLazQGKOWB1HSAKcyo-JP53Iadk5puezbAlRwkbQaOzqarhjjGzCsZjiyw1azXPxInb69nbULkuSQxLWLZ4gkRYcCya0nYKCCk4reWmkT9qk71otlok9JLX3aTLsUY/s1600/IMG_0404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeT385TZEMyD44rYLazQGKOWB1HSAKcyo-JP53Iadk5puezbAlRwkbQaOzqarhjjGzCsZjiyw1azXPxInb69nbULkuSQxLWLZ4gkRYcCya0nYKCCk4reWmkT9qk71otlok9JLX3aTLsUY/s640/IMG_0404.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><br />I set this beverage table up in my kitchen - the table is usually used as my desk.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGfvv8KBcvWttOEx-TvJSy49nm3iM3qqodR7URYLT4fit1CVAJwkqF8cjWBjybHi8-z8CKHM_t-zOIiSvSvx83djqZ72vtQFqhLP3tmVFzBRQWoCZlbJrbFS_ig9fj5nMHW2H94acIWw/s1600/IMG_0409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGfvv8KBcvWttOEx-TvJSy49nm3iM3qqodR7URYLT4fit1CVAJwkqF8cjWBjybHi8-z8CKHM_t-zOIiSvSvx83djqZ72vtQFqhLP3tmVFzBRQWoCZlbJrbFS_ig9fj5nMHW2H94acIWw/s640/IMG_0409.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_cACRrpsNAUc_ZMhqZ1rKNY7fd90i2WMzA7rj-nRyC3qzqDjzOimrtGGe1Do4HWT-zmTh8VoAKbGgm-0kW4725ry4EcwrcMo4xTDScXEQB4L6tSOtR_yCRzz28VOCemq6ZasTMAxEQw/s1600/IMG_0410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_cACRrpsNAUc_ZMhqZ1rKNY7fd90i2WMzA7rj-nRyC3qzqDjzOimrtGGe1Do4HWT-zmTh8VoAKbGgm-0kW4725ry4EcwrcMo4xTDScXEQB4L6tSOtR_yCRzz28VOCemq6ZasTMAxEQw/s640/IMG_0410.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also made the Sweetie Pie favors the night before.  Each bag contained either a Mini Apple or Strawberry Pie.  <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/mini-sweetie-pie-favors.html">Here is the link to the Mini Pies step-by-step instructions and recipes</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh1fqcXKzEqdmvnp0PR-3s6Akq9urL55XpCF_PN2fQ03lUaNpVz366vwAWy8oIQWoIcInZscC-gXH6QXVuD7P1_19FJvtHKS5q8bxfVl-nFL5NW6jWbF4TEibz1A2mNjdf13nsHFAUoI/s1600/IMG_0395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh1fqcXKzEqdmvnp0PR-3s6Akq9urL55XpCF_PN2fQ03lUaNpVz366vwAWy8oIQWoIcInZscC-gXH6QXVuD7P1_19FJvtHKS5q8bxfVl-nFL5NW6jWbF4TEibz1A2mNjdf13nsHFAUoI/s640/IMG_0395.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here are the Strawberry Pies - I'll share the step-by-step and recipe later this week.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">UPDATE : <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/mini-sweetie-pie-favors.html">Here is the link to the Mini Pies step-by-step instructions and recipes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3yauT_5NUKUnecuchGOi9ylQTn2R9JIu26yedSYPUcLGXei9vGPeWz-CbELbyle2RgyJhaVRX0O-cCwzQgyVqmoXXeLUvILTXLK1yMS5ATaPnlkG5n2AWH4gZxV3UzBvqBDBcqvqA3Q/s1600/IMG_0422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3yauT_5NUKUnecuchGOi9ylQTn2R9JIu26yedSYPUcLGXei9vGPeWz-CbELbyle2RgyJhaVRX0O-cCwzQgyVqmoXXeLUvILTXLK1yMS5ATaPnlkG5n2AWH4gZxV3UzBvqBDBcqvqA3Q/s640/IMG_0422.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is the dining room setup.  Because it was going to be a small casual brunch, we left he seating open - a fix a plate and "make yourself at home" type party.  To make the banners, I use the<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10761760?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paper-source.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fpaper%2Fitem%2FRifle-Botanicals-Garlands%2F2710_029%2F9781452109619.html%3Futm_source%3DCJ%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3Dproduct&cjsku=9781452109619" target="_top">Rifle Botanicals Garlands</a><img border="0" height="1" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-5427492-10761760" width="1" /> I found at Paper-Source... only $16 and took just minutes to hang.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVj17kuQ61d3QOKZSVVLoNU79g4Z87ycrIFuogwDM9Iapk7qF6ON3ajlOmSbs5xHqKYxJHNs3VCEnEQjh3N8zw5OXfH1_fJjC5WCFfrQrOs5jCDuenmDta9xxRCUmxb1xQ3homwoKUhE/s1600/IMG_0425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVj17kuQ61d3QOKZSVVLoNU79g4Z87ycrIFuogwDM9Iapk7qF6ON3ajlOmSbs5xHqKYxJHNs3VCEnEQjh3N8zw5OXfH1_fJjC5WCFfrQrOs5jCDuenmDta9xxRCUmxb1xQ3homwoKUhE/s640/IMG_0425.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I'm obsessed with these - still haven't taken them down.  I plan to do one with E-M-M-A in her room later this week... and I might hang the "Sugar & Spice" one in there, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq63k6SxYbDBlUNet8sl5Sdx4jPjf1mhJxk-n8V5niB7y281hWsY_zOgSbw2vqZQi-hX99FszWqVdbnX_9WI-SvqH-tx1ynwSo0kOLVZc8B1It3VqTrUdFFsX6nydrlP7M5GmgrCP64kU/s1600/IMG_0427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq63k6SxYbDBlUNet8sl5Sdx4jPjf1mhJxk-n8V5niB7y281hWsY_zOgSbw2vqZQi-hX99FszWqVdbnX_9WI-SvqH-tx1ynwSo0kOLVZc8B1It3VqTrUdFFsX6nydrlP7M5GmgrCP64kU/s640/IMG_0427.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I really like casual centerpieces like this.  Everyone asked if I cut these from my garden - exactly what I want people to think.    <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqs8efLv1CS-bhkGIrIIkkX3wOug3LgfE1T41e4QCnHcJyNscJqkkD5uVC2JfeaJda3sCxeVBnOSe6myrSh33WOYeVUfPgQr_buD7PMKo0Sij3zQ5uf_PbqLPkcZQs99PFdxVEiip-nBk/s1600/IMG_0433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqs8efLv1CS-bhkGIrIIkkX3wOug3LgfE1T41e4QCnHcJyNscJqkkD5uVC2JfeaJda3sCxeVBnOSe6myrSh33WOYeVUfPgQr_buD7PMKo0Sij3zQ5uf_PbqLPkcZQs99PFdxVEiip-nBk/s640/IMG_0433.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> But, no unfortunately I don't have any peony bushes in my garden... yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pewter pieces are Match (wedding gifts), and the glass pieces are old candy apothecary jars.  I also placed some wrapped gifts for Susan amongst the flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnPOxT28ZKgTrX2cAM6NIE8H108RudtCQ8u74a6XOnfMWZ1QBDZzSwYioNAhpXHRT2rxVFNMDiCrD_jiBF4nj-tvfmj8Z8nUocxN0ByzrDUNArf5mZ3WXDAykZTstNXOUgY0i0bxckYc/s1600/IMG_0417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnPOxT28ZKgTrX2cAM6NIE8H108RudtCQ8u74a6XOnfMWZ1QBDZzSwYioNAhpXHRT2rxVFNMDiCrD_jiBF4nj-tvfmj8Z8nUocxN0ByzrDUNArf5mZ3WXDAykZTstNXOUgY0i0bxckYc/s640/IMG_0417.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />More uses for the <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10761760?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paper-source.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fpaper%2Fitem%2FRifle-Botanicals-Garlands%2F2710_029%2F9781452109619.html%3Futm_source%3DCJ%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3Dproduct&cjsku=9781452109619" target="_top">Rifle Botanicals Garlands</a> - I couln't help myself.  Easy Banners = Insta-Party<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8ZucAmeqnsg9TOjaPTjCnvIFY0F3EvxzgPm3Wbf0Evi7GxZrjyvs-wQ87IE5M8djuFISuwg39Wb4IiIycLv8AWOe_FLqEZCf3F5s8ix8hkYFPAdlefAyasE-KoFPD3pCr-fQXQd00eU/s1600/IMG_0416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last one...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtr5YuMlpY24jIVK-OP4K77959yJ7uTVjoe2FsQIR6usc8pDKzPHWQ144SGBnK1OSAa-4xXeYtvRFpL5-OO3y-Q2krPVmbavHN8ZCaYXj63wZ6Pi32wZcSCS1QrGZ_VqXlekT26mJ5tMU/s1600/IMG_0444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtr5YuMlpY24jIVK-OP4K77959yJ7uTVjoe2FsQIR6usc8pDKzPHWQ144SGBnK1OSAa-4xXeYtvRFpL5-OO3y-Q2krPVmbavHN8ZCaYXj63wZ6Pi32wZcSCS1QrGZ_VqXlekT26mJ5tMU/s640/IMG_0444.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is the beverage bar setup the morning of - Bellini's and Coffee.  We also had Sparkling Pomegranite Juice for the pregnant ladies... we had four out of ten guests that were pregnant!  Five babies and ten ladies.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-FsH71YpgrCLng-2qJ43ccOz-5giTFQTsh80SejVFjNisnaJX3wkrP3vYBgmGY6EhlJTSiO2kZepUSOofHbgm439SNa6Q7zGTEgEuhN9B89z1p0r4fZmG7OsbqtbSfcNLEMZZvzRTEE/s1600/IMG_0437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-FsH71YpgrCLng-2qJ43ccOz-5giTFQTsh80SejVFjNisnaJX3wkrP3vYBgmGY6EhlJTSiO2kZepUSOofHbgm439SNa6Q7zGTEgEuhN9B89z1p0r4fZmG7OsbqtbSfcNLEMZZvzRTEE/s640/IMG_0437.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /> Stations make it so much easier for your guests to help themselves - I think it makes everyone more comfortable.<i><br /></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiz0Eb11KH9iBdGUvEnpag04CVYycKtCxcCAtD-ufH-gKGpj90skdCmFOUBj0L930YKTuI9lCv5MY-dXgjXfY8d6jKudzsrzUsYH6joE5BvY4Hst5dHSX8bIVJ-xN51BvXP0UOQA9PKYU/s1600/IMG_0441.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiz0Eb11KH9iBdGUvEnpag04CVYycKtCxcCAtD-ufH-gKGpj90skdCmFOUBj0L930YKTuI9lCv5MY-dXgjXfY8d6jKudzsrzUsYH6joE5BvY4Hst5dHSX8bIVJ-xN51BvXP0UOQA9PKYU/s640/IMG_0441.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Bellini is a drink with Peach Puree (or juice) topped with Champagne or Prosecco.  I think it must be the "new" mimosa. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwoMqnBHiz8zUU5Hixqya6NBlIrknoU2lcBqaeRi4Vx_I3mlwz-f9buiI8IHIqAcx1xMPnz5j8zuhJF7ErY3EIEhf3AIUb-CN54YA0UtoSnaralNHHr6gEE-wwOZrl9Ee7G89DAINGOE/s1600/IMG_0445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwoMqnBHiz8zUU5Hixqya6NBlIrknoU2lcBqaeRi4Vx_I3mlwz-f9buiI8IHIqAcx1xMPnz5j8zuhJF7ErY3EIEhf3AIUb-CN54YA0UtoSnaralNHHr6gEE-wwOZrl9Ee7G89DAINGOE/s640/IMG_0445.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Brunch Menu... </i></span><br /><i>recipe links coming later this week!</i><br /><br /><i>Upon arrival : </i><br /><br />Bellini's <br />Coffee<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/vanilla-bean-scones.html">Mini Vanilla Bean Scones (we called "Sugar & Spice Scones)</a><br /><i>Brunch :</i><br /><br />Cheddar & Chive Quiche<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/spinach-strawberry-salad-with-walnuts.html">Strawberry & Spinach Salad </a><br />Fruit & Cheese Platters<br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/my-breakfast-recipes/">"Homemade" Cinnamon Rolls</a><br /><br /><i>Favors : </i><br />Tiny Mini Pies - "Sweetie Pies" <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBjY61JkAivBqDMExW5DUo8WscE7YwSSKwgT25FTyL7fgclL0DqpkXLmFYo1TLQKsJ8-SCzxFgnF469aklyuCjwTD4ERLLosZn9XU6MKvmBdkRqFhuLRHk4JHa3_FfHmmiNmyPL60vHI/s1600/vanilla+scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBjY61JkAivBqDMExW5DUo8WscE7YwSSKwgT25FTyL7fgclL0DqpkXLmFYo1TLQKsJ8-SCzxFgnF469aklyuCjwTD4ERLLosZn9XU6MKvmBdkRqFhuLRHk4JHa3_FfHmmiNmyPL60vHI/s640/vanilla+scones.jpg" width="616" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/vanilla-bean-scones.html">Mini Vanilla Bean Scones (we called "Sugar & Spice Scones) </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Forgive the re-used photo from original post... I didn't have my camera out when the girls arrived and the fresh scones came out.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYb-9zr4KmD5z3uXJy32OFJtLwim9BffD34MJEFKbEdWpwghvVcA4dejEJchKgdzby1qCjNlBmbUI4akvpwN0MY3SIh7aqupo3I67uiqrg1F2W31EEGhuhWT7nJNiKuEgoSw6jGJO-Rh0/s1600/IMG_0448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYb-9zr4KmD5z3uXJy32OFJtLwim9BffD34MJEFKbEdWpwghvVcA4dejEJchKgdzby1qCjNlBmbUI4akvpwN0MY3SIh7aqupo3I67uiqrg1F2W31EEGhuhWT7nJNiKuEgoSw6jGJO-Rh0/s640/IMG_0448.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/spinach-strawberry-salad-with-walnuts.html">The BEST Strawberry & Spinach Salad. </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VeaPNiSbabWh_a2B3vCv8vGqShnmbeVwPDV9RmI0jTUG3Q3o5Zql_XfxT9c6NEbPKGdBWcK2csqCGuT8yLtsBTFeLp_CjkEouR3SJge8KsKNDq04NcGvW_ltrgMkW-FhiNhrRNZ8BWs/s1600/IMG_0449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VeaPNiSbabWh_a2B3vCv8vGqShnmbeVwPDV9RmI0jTUG3Q3o5Zql_XfxT9c6NEbPKGdBWcK2csqCGuT8yLtsBTFeLp_CjkEouR3SJge8KsKNDq04NcGvW_ltrgMkW-FhiNhrRNZ8BWs/s640/IMG_0449.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Bountiful fruit platter made by my Co-Hostess, Melissa. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSYJUZzeZ1Nrol8Ugn9_6ZQ4G4q7TwUKPzt6p_1lUBBH2UE9Iej8bCJfONH6AJKU5Pr3tAeK8fU-uQpsxgI9JefP0EMwN8W_m_nIURr1xdnjKOEwBeNCAJMwNVIqF-kF_pBw9dnXGz5M/s1600/IMG_0450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSYJUZzeZ1Nrol8Ugn9_6ZQ4G4q7TwUKPzt6p_1lUBBH2UE9Iej8bCJfONH6AJKU5Pr3tAeK8fU-uQpsxgI9JefP0EMwN8W_m_nIURr1xdnjKOEwBeNCAJMwNVIqF-kF_pBw9dnXGz5M/s640/IMG_0450.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipes-brunch-quiche-recipes.html">Cheddar Chive Quiche</a> (warning : old post from my sister's baby shower I hosted 3+ years ago!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDo7nyu1oVkbjERwg7oQi2N-urmFwXFLeUjhVtvQzNzB3_wplHTULGYQqgmPajsMZz5n7b9pd67FePdxGJdGjqPpSJC0olKVCJaQq2ByJDmke4y5_bv7GkRsv9l9IjrV4sqCXogeQ6t3w/s1600/cin-rolls-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDo7nyu1oVkbjERwg7oQi2N-urmFwXFLeUjhVtvQzNzB3_wplHTULGYQqgmPajsMZz5n7b9pd67FePdxGJdGjqPpSJC0olKVCJaQq2ByJDmke4y5_bv7GkRsv9l9IjrV4sqCXogeQ6t3w/s640/cin-rolls-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/my-breakfast-recipes/">"Homemade" Cinnamon Rolls</a> (re-used photo from original post)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OuzFf2O7R75uG1cAjAUexhMAFgEJpPTPR0-uS0heuPlimVQiCfW_2Z2H_6fg8huMCRcLx6RYgWp8Ktw1D-2izu1NYQHtVbJTdTk2-A3-MFWcaOzzOpXqy82l-WgptpOAQDnCnm6uv9o/s1600/IMG_0456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OuzFf2O7R75uG1cAjAUexhMAFgEJpPTPR0-uS0heuPlimVQiCfW_2Z2H_6fg8huMCRcLx6RYgWp8Ktw1D-2izu1NYQHtVbJTdTk2-A3-MFWcaOzzOpXqy82l-WgptpOAQDnCnm6uv9o/s640/IMG_0456.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I was so glad to host the shower for Susan at my house - I can't wait to meet those little ladies in just a couple of months!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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