Are you doing anything special for Easter brunch or dinner this year? Like Easter 2020, things are different this year due to the pandemic. Hopefully, we’ll be able to resume our normal Easter celebrations by 2022. Meanwhile, my family will be attending a virtual Easter service and I will be preparing their favorite Easter recipes … Read More
My guys are taking me to a “Flapjack Camp Fundraiser Breakfast” (for the Youth & Family ministry that we oversee) on the Saturday before Mother’s Day. I prefer eating breakfast foods later in the day, so brunch is one of my favorite meals for Mother’s Day though. Below are four Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes that … Read More
I attended a spectacular “Ladies Who Brunch” event that was hosted by Sauza Tequila and party planner Cathy Riva several years ago. As I chatted with the bartender, I realized how easy it was to make delicious margaritas. I think that they can be a great addition to a Mother’s Day brunch, so I am … Read More
Brunch is the perfect meal for moms on Mother’s Day. It implies that we moms will actually get the chance to sleep late and ease into the day. I actually prefer being served brunch at home rather than going out to brunch. Restaurants tend to be very crowded and rushed on Mother’s Day, so I … Read More
I have fond memories of Easter from my childhood in the South. I remember dressing up in bright new dresses to go to church, Easter baskets, Easter egg hunts and (of course) Easter dinner. (“Big Ma” was one of the best cooks ever!) If you need some easy Easter brunch recipes for the upcoming holiday, … Read More
Now that my kids are settled back in school I am ready to tackle the rest of 2017. I hope that you had a fun summer. I had a fun, full one. The majority of my summer was filled with family, friends and ministry activities. As you have probably noticed, I haven’t posted that often … Read More
While attending the Sauza/Cathy Riva event, there were so many special little touches in the Mother’s Day brunch decorations that really sparked conversations. Below are some of my favorite unexpected touches: 1. Place cards: When hosting a large brunch with a mixture of family and friends, place cards are especially helpful. The hostess won’t have … Read More
A friend of mine recently received her graduate degree from Columbia. Due to scheduling conflicts, I couldn’t attend her graduation party so I told her that I would treat her to brunch or lunch instead. When she sent me the name of the place that she wanted to eat, Bodrum Mediterranean Restaurant on the Upper … Read More
I had hoped that Good Restaurant NYC was a good brunch spot. It wasn’t…it was GREAT. In December, I was supposed to meet up with a girlfriend for brunch. It was my time to choose a new place, but I really didn’t feel like doing the research. Fortunately, I’m subscribed to an email newsletter put … Read More
Recently, a great friend wanted to celebrate our birthdays together over brunch in midtown. I suggested NORMA’S at Le Parker Meridien and it turned out to be a great pick. Since I had never been to Norma’s before, I arrived a bit early to look around and to see what the other diners were enjoying. … Read More
