Archive for April, 2008

The Good Old Brunch Munch

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

A long time ago someone (probably a French chef) came up with a meal plan for that certain time of day between breakfast and lunch; 10:00am to 12:00pm, it’s called Brunch and has become a really fun and different thing to do.

 

 

 

Choosing back and forth between foods served for breakfast and lunch can be challenging, but there are certain combinations of foods that never fail. First, let’s make sure we have a coffee cake or streusel, and don’t forget the champagne mimosas (half orange juice and half champagne), and whipped butter and marmalade is a must. The main portion of your Brunch can consist of Belgian Waffles with Berries and Whipped Cream, Tuna Niçoise Salad, Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon, and Cobb Salad. Polish your silver, get out your white table cloth and serving trays, and just like that you’ll have a smorgasbord of fun and excitement. Remember to dine in a sun lit room. Your neighborhood’s best restaurant is likely to have a nice Brunch menu and is a viable alternative if you do not want to dress up in a chef’s hat.

Some of my finest days have begun with Brunch; afterward a visit to a museum followed by a shopping spree in my favorite city. What wonderful times, a feeling of living outside of the box. It doesn’t take much to add spice to life, the quality of the moments count for a lot. Wishing you a fine dine day!

Written by Delightful Biteful

The Pre-Marital Bash

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Today’s modern day pre-marital parties or shall we say “affairs” with the strippers and all that harmless naughtiness might not be the healthiest way to enter into the sacred bond of marriage after all. Don’t want to be a fuddy duddy but the divorce rate has reached something like 49% in the US.

 

 

I was attending a party last week for one of my Aunts; she was remarrying after losing her husband ten years prior. Wow! What an eye opener. We all showed up to a beautiful display of soft and delicate decorations. At first we gave gag gifts and laughed it up; but in the end we spoke very seriously about love relationships and being responsible for another person’s basic well being. When it was over, I was left with a quiet, peaceful feeling inside and was glad for the chance to be reflective and dignified. Marriage deserves that. I have had my share of male strippers; it seems kind of silly now.

I was informed that years ago the Bachelor party was intended as a chance for the Groom to bear his soul to his closest friends and acquaintances in regards to what he hoped for and expected from marriage. His friends in turn would relate their experiences and often write down words of wisdom acquired throughout their lives. It was originally intended for purposes of devotion as opposed to a regrettable farewell to the single life, and a kind of, guest of honor Roast. Sounds like soundness to me. Maybe less tequila shooters and more coffee might be a good idea. Best wishes to all of you couples out there.

Written by Delightful Biteful