Sunday Brunch

For my three followers, sorry it has been so long since my last post. Managing a blog with a baby is more difficult as he becomes more mobile. I have also been busy planning Jack's baptism brunch. We were blessed to have fifteen family members celebrate this special day with us. It was also Father's Day, so I wanted to make the brunch extra special for our fathers too. 
This was the first time in our home that we have hosted so many people and finding space for four tables was a little tricky. The weather in Texas never cooperates, so all the tables had to be inside. However, it all worked out just fine and I believe everyone enjoyed themselves...especially our little Jack. He was eating up all of the attention. 


I wanted the menu to be a typical Sunday brunch and enjoyed trying some new twists on old recipes. The menu included:


Assorted Vegetable Tray with Spinach dip and Garlic dip
Berry Delightful Spinach Salad with a homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette
Egg & Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Chicken Salad Croissants
Ham & Swiss Sliders
Potato Salad
Banana Nut Bread
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Cranberry Nut Bread
Southern Coconut Cake
Banana Pudding
Lemonade
Summertime Sweet Tea




Here are just a few of the recipes I used...


6-layer Southern Coconut Cake

http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2010/04/easy-coconut-refrigerator-cake/

Berry Delightful Spinach Salad with homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Berry-Delightful-Spinach-Salad

Egg & Sausage Breakfast Casserole

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/12/overnight-sausage-and-egg-casserole/

Summertime Sweet Tea

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Summertime-Tea


Using an everyday tray, I used yellow bell peppers for my dip bowls and layered on the fresh vegetables. 

Another love of mine is creating tablescapes, especially floral arrangements. It is like therapy for me. I ended up buying only $15.00 worth of flowers at Costco and cutting some flowers from my garden to create three different centerpieces. By incorporating lemons in my arrangements, I saved money as well. 

Thanks for stopping by...there will be more pictures to come!