Easy Weekend Brunch Menu | Apple Cinnamon Scones, Lox & Bagels, Bacon & Potato Frittata

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtiRxJ8qhhC_dpKh1LFGvIEBUObLFPqQVa7bQPVADzpS0Tn-3fMhKXzQeZNwH54pDrfSbUXfWEiV2uODHT1drxPY4uCjeLwWEYRNtlCSiAStckqMFibdyA4mmlDGzJIB8jXq8bX7oFypI/s1600/brunch-menu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtiRxJ8qhhC_dpKh1LFGvIEBUObLFPqQVa7bQPVADzpS0Tn-3fMhKXzQeZNwH54pDrfSbUXfWEiV2uODHT1drxPY4uCjeLwWEYRNtlCSiAStckqMFibdyA4mmlDGzJIB8jXq8bX7oFypI/s1600/brunch-menu.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Over the holiday weekend, we hosted a little brunch for our neighbors - a couple and their baby we love spending time with.  They love to cook and entertain too, so we usually swap every other gathering at each of our houses.  They kicked off the summer with a brunch over Memorial Day weekend, so this time we were happy to host.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are a lot of make-ahead tips for entertaining out there, which are great, but the only trouble is that you have to have the time/energy/planning skills to <i>actually</i> make them ahead of time : )  Our weekend was jam packed, but I still wanted to have them over for brunch, so instead of make-ahead options (breakfast strata, overnight french toast, etc.) I opted for make-in-no-time options.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKwnHkqSg8qLQCn5qOqPIvmyZ2IHZZJ_IMSuyDw10VMGjDti0tCHJ1dSciUcpLQnmivXMw_S6C3A1370vska3Vcrc5dP3lHR5iq9-OZXRkOojXaaRAouOyFclkrx3Rsrs4PURwj0YKPTNB/s1600/IMG_4101.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/AVvXsEgKwnHkqSg8qLQCn5qOqPIvmyZ2IHZZJ_IMSuyDw10VMGjDti0tCHJ1dSciUcpLQnmivXMw_S6C3A1370vska3Vcrc5dP3lHR5iq9-OZXRkOojXaaRAouOyFclkrx3Rsrs4PURwj0YKPTNB/s1600/IMG_4101.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did the shopping that morning at 8:30, started cooking at 9 and have everything ready by 9:45.  Why do we always make entertaining so hard on ourselves?!   It was so nice to be relaxed and leisurely while getting everything ready.   Mike and Emma even had time to cut some flowers (weeds?) for the table.  I can't remember the name of this stuff (Sweet August something...?) but it smells fabulous. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here was our menu (recipes follow) : </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMERXFa57NTh3tsaKT-ur5LUflQqVaU8X1022qSbbxkVu7Vz-WVKlct9HmadNvlvUpQooMQ8CDA71jZ51tqv_DBvHlOMbZeVuiu8XDUlNH7bx04sDN6F3_ahL1x-R9mAHTheHZn5kMZ75/s1600/IMG_4172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMERXFa57NTh3tsaKT-ur5LUflQqVaU8X1022qSbbxkVu7Vz-WVKlct9HmadNvlvUpQooMQ8CDA71jZ51tqv_DBvHlOMbZeVuiu8XDUlNH7bx04sDN6F3_ahL1x-R9mAHTheHZn5kMZ75/s1600/IMG_4172.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For a little (big) bite when they arrived, I served these Apple Cinnamon Scones with a Maple & Vanilla Bean glaze warm out of the oven with coffee.  I topped them with a sprinkle of cinnamon and orange zest to make them smell (and look) amazing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVW4qTxJqj23w0YdelKvID7QlfbZ5okyD7t1xhHD58pUN5breXjVO6fdfKqf6tVXDOzUzFoGzfpMcf0t2ekm8twzLx3HUQTQ6MKTzksAgIwNgcUXZ5gKswTMDtq7T8FbeyfzSmZH6NsT1O/s1600/IMG_4136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVW4qTxJqj23w0YdelKvID7QlfbZ5okyD7t1xhHD58pUN5breXjVO6fdfKqf6tVXDOzUzFoGzfpMcf0t2ekm8twzLx3HUQTQ6MKTzksAgIwNgcUXZ5gKswTMDtq7T8FbeyfzSmZH6NsT1O/s1600/IMG_4136.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When we go out to brunch, this is always my go to - especially in the summer.  It was the perfect option for this party because all I had to do was assemble it.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCLxwpPS0fMgZZgkoVFhd_y7iVjxKSgnNnZnoBNO2ybeiq5Q1fZvny_GqgG9LuHkqH3M8ak-Aej0CQ4b591SN-vt3fobpKgnigwpw9FRZzF5l01z2xsSoJ8xHyYI8bGFRDowqfcxc_-I9/s1600/IMG_4177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCLxwpPS0fMgZZgkoVFhd_y7iVjxKSgnNnZnoBNO2ybeiq5Q1fZvny_GqgG9LuHkqH3M8ak-Aej0CQ4b591SN-vt3fobpKgnigwpw9FRZzF5l01z2xsSoJ8xHyYI8bGFRDowqfcxc_-I9/s1600/IMG_4177.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Instead of the soak over night and bake in the morning Breakfast Strata, I made a really quick and easy Bacon and Potato frittata that I baked in the oven and topped with white cheddar and chives. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64dl8Okc05tEA1Jm9TAOy0fVDSGUfU7efBu9Scd5FWAVVGZctnxowT_3sXPANVxAWHiiYW2w1V8SNZ7SCxL-qNZdZePD6Li9Uzsr7Ryq7xBDgUBakyLXDYvbuEj_IUrJFUfVjuCF96eVL/s1600/apple-scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64dl8Okc05tEA1Jm9TAOy0fVDSGUfU7efBu9Scd5FWAVVGZctnxowT_3sXPANVxAWHiiYW2w1V8SNZ7SCxL-qNZdZePD6Li9Uzsr7Ryq7xBDgUBakyLXDYvbuEj_IUrJFUfVjuCF96eVL/s1600/apple-scones.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Apple Cinnamon Scones </span></i></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"><i>with a Maple & Vanilla Bean Glaze</i></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"><i><br /></i></span><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Feasy-weekend-brunch-menu-apple-cinnamon.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9VziadFnvZU%2FVAhTfo3Z1vI%2FAAAAAAAAZU8%2FoVWicHlXOHs%2Fs1600%2Fapple-scones.jpg&description=Apple%20%26%20Cinnamon%20Scones%20with%20Maple%20Vanilla%20Bean%20Glaze%20-%20very%20easy%20to%20make!%20%20Great%20for%20Fall%20breakfast%20or%20brunch."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">New! Sign-up </span><a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">here</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"> for my </span><a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">Printable Recipes</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">.</span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">2 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/4 cup sugar</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 tablespoon baking powder</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/2 teaspoon sea salt</span><br />1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon<br />1 teaspoon of orange zest<br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/2 cup cold heavy cream</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 cup diced apples</span><br /><br />2 teaspoons of melted butter<br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/2 cup confectioners' sugar</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">2 teaspoons maple syrup</span><br />1 teaspoon of <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/vanilla-bean-paste">vanilla bean paste</a><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">In a mixer, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, orange zest and salt using the paddle attachment.  Cut the cold butter into 1/2 inch pieces.  Add the butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low until the butter is mixed in and is the size of peas.  In a separate bowl, mix together eggs and whipping cream with a fork.  Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the cream and egg mixture.  Turn off the mixer once added.  Fold in apples.  </span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Put some flour on the counter.  Turn the dough out onto the floured surface.  Add some flour onto the top of the dough, then pat it out into a disk - about 8-9 inches in diameter.  Cut the disk into 8 pieces like a pie.  </span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Separate the pieces and put them on a <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/parchment-paper-sheets-200-sheets">parchment lined</a> baking sheet.  Keep them in the fridge until ready to bake.  Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes.  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both;">To make the glaze, stir together melted butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup and vanilla.  Add a small splash of milk or powdered sugar to make it the consistency you like. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMMI278rw8p-RQe8n0hG7IL11DjshUEw5_FeM8Dfo7q6rqGJ6OzT0nTQ4gLIANcFz2BO1vD0H_-urjNtxxJlxXmpXit6WjFeihSLwSNH3WcuOOaWMvb5_2IJ7pDRHdlmqbQfh8oIxoTeC/s1600/IMG_4086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMMI278rw8p-RQe8n0hG7IL11DjshUEw5_FeM8Dfo7q6rqGJ6OzT0nTQ4gLIANcFz2BO1vD0H_-urjNtxxJlxXmpXit6WjFeihSLwSNH3WcuOOaWMvb5_2IJ7pDRHdlmqbQfh8oIxoTeC/s1600/IMG_4086.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I cut the apples pretty small so they would get tender while baking.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjI9Ie0CLQDMGwWY0k4GHvy8glLd2gst9CnJ-5Se9wuXRRpmOAXIJ7lxfQ5sWY8Bnm68QpfOd8FwVyO3pDSr0FCAxhVPlsvRttmoNs0EQtN6HOeH6P6EDLOYWefLMZhovgp8aYbutiSWP/s1600/IMG_4090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjI9Ie0CLQDMGwWY0k4GHvy8glLd2gst9CnJ-5Se9wuXRRpmOAXIJ7lxfQ5sWY8Bnm68QpfOd8FwVyO3pDSr0FCAxhVPlsvRttmoNs0EQtN6HOeH6P6EDLOYWefLMZhovgp8aYbutiSWP/s1600/IMG_4090.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />My helper, the professional egg cracker.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qspmGyURVQucG7KNZyDHVHm1Mi9m1TCXIXrShp4LPOwGPi2drRqTSE8U6phOLPauZAuzBFXVwVfoJDWfpNA3X94BD3ZPR_wg0Ho0FQEJdGvb4CcpccXb_ega6CdZkj1O1hX4-7LixZ_e/s1600/IMG_4091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qspmGyURVQucG7KNZyDHVHm1Mi9m1TCXIXrShp4LPOwGPi2drRqTSE8U6phOLPauZAuzBFXVwVfoJDWfpNA3X94BD3ZPR_wg0Ho0FQEJdGvb4CcpccXb_ega6CdZkj1O1hX4-7LixZ_e/s1600/IMG_4091.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sweet baby hands adding apples.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NhdVeuYJLchXaAjAnU9np9fKkXgF3t62ZBGthVeGDrpqavK0uve8e5w16svc1CQwVU_9hsMB4QIJFbUcesjZ389Gz4qOPI3IW80NCZRW9OS5Xy2C9ldiUiqAO6GEBtE-JFafoje_cM24/s1600/IMG_4097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NhdVeuYJLchXaAjAnU9np9fKkXgF3t62ZBGthVeGDrpqavK0uve8e5w16svc1CQwVU_9hsMB4QIJFbUcesjZ389Gz4qOPI3IW80NCZRW9OS5Xy2C9ldiUiqAO6GEBtE-JFafoje_cM24/s1600/IMG_4097.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Patted into a disk.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRokMihjVIpznrEgaOtKe1ONDPIVSozHRaU4zT-GGTqSu2FmOwUMKV5Kx88LaSOY0jBXTpmQyGF7UMXryDqe2s0yYJC6CaVRX5J7NmC-HqMc6Whkdt9BmnrvTPan9o9LbO-xONBdnRCq-/s1600/IMG_4098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRokMihjVIpznrEgaOtKe1ONDPIVSozHRaU4zT-GGTqSu2FmOwUMKV5Kx88LaSOY0jBXTpmQyGF7UMXryDqe2s0yYJC6CaVRX5J7NmC-HqMc6Whkdt9BmnrvTPan9o9LbO-xONBdnRCq-/s1600/IMG_4098.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2Lr8dOvi0YjYPW_hNTBWY6YGpssouBRtrd_dStu1ukQvQFAu9jzOXOyHUmzqxEgjWZDyJw20FpDE1cwWIqxCiDCWhq-E-LpeQb5_hwrzMmxP3G5E6rJ_2BkpxLiADw_9p8vILCEHuvXf/s1600/IMG_4145.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/AVvXsEia2Lr8dOvi0YjYPW_hNTBWY6YGpssouBRtrd_dStu1ukQvQFAu9jzOXOyHUmzqxEgjWZDyJw20FpDE1cwWIqxCiDCWhq-E-LpeQb5_hwrzMmxP3G5E6rJ_2BkpxLiADw_9p8vILCEHuvXf/s1600/IMG_4145.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />While they baked, I stirred together the glaze.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX867ZKs2M6GZbLFcp84Ufs1xEAQH-D2e8KAa7uqysI66_HX8Jc-d2Ab6QZxQFkmUjeAlgUjeT7ANfYRhlyJcPL6U3fMov4VyvT8qBWB_I8kg9dWgmFXfExczEG7RXSp_ZIpNYZ75Um529/s1600/IMG_4149.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/AVvXsEhX867ZKs2M6GZbLFcp84Ufs1xEAQH-D2e8KAa7uqysI66_HX8Jc-d2Ab6QZxQFkmUjeAlgUjeT7ANfYRhlyJcPL6U3fMov4VyvT8qBWB_I8kg9dWgmFXfExczEG7RXSp_ZIpNYZ75Um529/s1600/IMG_4149.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I like to make it a little thick, because it runs all over the warm scones when you pour it on - a good thing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaf_PPIwf3VysL3LQ3zg1792UCguNrtgEPPg95qskKpIPCbtDl0_rlJiVBY7R38d8l7Cut4Hi-3XWrrMx1KaOCm-lp04UgGOFz4bIJ7s1aEjAyP3VsLdSrzT_yN-fHIXOqi-eNSwkhOOHb/s1600/IMG_4168.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/AVvXsEiaf_PPIwf3VysL3LQ3zg1792UCguNrtgEPPg95qskKpIPCbtDl0_rlJiVBY7R38d8l7Cut4Hi-3XWrrMx1KaOCm-lp04UgGOFz4bIJ7s1aEjAyP3VsLdSrzT_yN-fHIXOqi-eNSwkhOOHb/s1600/IMG_4168.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Topped with a little orange zest and cinnamon to make them smell like apple pie!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHMh32nhmnHSp2XCGIdknH8f8TbVG-BNPAHUxsZLl7GVUVeONGl7-tk3bc4YsR7EOpbEYhTDBOJbGHLbYBPTfjnEuIu0MHOg5LskkyZuiKGRbrHf_S7ep2WZlMXxasikZfbLYIkbWkHI6/s1600/IMG_4106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHMh32nhmnHSp2XCGIdknH8f8TbVG-BNPAHUxsZLl7GVUVeONGl7-tk3bc4YsR7EOpbEYhTDBOJbGHLbYBPTfjnEuIu0MHOg5LskkyZuiKGRbrHf_S7ep2WZlMXxasikZfbLYIkbWkHI6/s1600/IMG_4106.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Spying on my flower pickers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNmircdVZhWTNT6htVMD6vn1fUi016sQbRMEhKMUQOeRt9ooIbDgr9o9VSOFUGu7kjIrON0ki-DnRckGUn1McBXgYONidlOS4HbuM-oBUgthQ0B3w2_pykxSP-ypcPK7wO8uWxczk92uT/s1600/IMG_4112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNmircdVZhWTNT6htVMD6vn1fUi016sQbRMEhKMUQOeRt9ooIbDgr9o9VSOFUGu7kjIrON0ki-DnRckGUn1McBXgYONidlOS4HbuM-oBUgthQ0B3w2_pykxSP-ypcPK7wO8uWxczk92uT/s1600/IMG_4112.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Mr.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprjNRzJekXfY3MD2SZLWKwegcukbp8hYeqq8DdTu19tD6cQ21AajjbiTq15UmB5n7F6u3l9ek16CeG6eYEZvDLb9R09uO4_tM8qriFC8_GDNJa2yJLbKJndnsXwPsNrhHRvbap_M6cIyd/s1600/IMG_4115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprjNRzJekXfY3MD2SZLWKwegcukbp8hYeqq8DdTu19tD6cQ21AajjbiTq15UmB5n7F6u3l9ek16CeG6eYEZvDLb9R09uO4_tM8qriFC8_GDNJa2yJLbKJndnsXwPsNrhHRvbap_M6cIyd/s1600/IMG_4115.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Barefoot!  She is really starting to take more control over her outfit choices... for instance, this is her Easter dress.  I would've rather her wear one of her summer dresses, but she insisted on Easter : )  I'll enjoy her little toddler closet for now filled with sweet dresses that I picked out... I have a feeling it is not going to last much longer!  As my mom will remind me, my favorite colors were decidedly "Hot Pink and Neon Green" from the age of 4-7... and I wouldn't leave the house without wearing a skirt or a dress. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpAh1SvzmbiWRmj7rkFak4b21pcLrgfuUrdO_k-ucVM0lrvQFCRUhRQxlKJKX7D5XuYn_GYGvITi6NOkJAN6eGj5HRvMv1J_4q8Mg-9ZyWD__l53cNWl6SFbFuAZa0bmC6Zc67FrnrDa-/s1600/bagel-and-lox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpAh1SvzmbiWRmj7rkFak4b21pcLrgfuUrdO_k-ucVM0lrvQFCRUhRQxlKJKX7D5XuYn_GYGvITi6NOkJAN6eGj5HRvMv1J_4q8Mg-9ZyWD__l53cNWl6SFbFuAZa0bmC6Zc67FrnrDa-/s1600/bagel-and-lox.jpg" width="426" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Bagel & Lox Platter</i></span><br />for 4<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Feasy-weekend-brunch-menu-apple-cinnamon.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-nqRoVZWrH2I%2FVAhTfRptpLI%2FAAAAAAAAZU4%2F6uJWfLuLa3o%2Fs1600%2Fbagel-and-lox.jpg&description=Bagel%20%26%20Lox%20Platter"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />2 Sesame or Plain Bagels, sliced<br />6 oz. Cream Cheese, room temp<br />6 oz. Smoked Salmon or Lox*<br />Capers<br />Cherry Tomatoes<br />Chives<br /><br />*I know that smoked salmon and lox aren't exactly the same thing, but they are similar enough for this - just use what you can find.  Make sure it is sliced very thin.<br /><br />If you are organized, you can assemble this the night before... or right before, like I did.  You can also toast the bagel slices... which I also did. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhmlfvhsqNWjv5c3B3zNIQlg3FGGFvg2ey-y_c0V0CLKPbOic_IrP2uAz7MTcbx3TM72KbMVrdqw4A8nLIEXxGM6_lBNeDRhuPbqpKIeJaFniVIQnPgS__DzKYPG5Z6N4jf1617Vv5Oyv/s1600/IMG_4141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhmlfvhsqNWjv5c3B3zNIQlg3FGGFvg2ey-y_c0V0CLKPbOic_IrP2uAz7MTcbx3TM72KbMVrdqw4A8nLIEXxGM6_lBNeDRhuPbqpKIeJaFniVIQnPgS__DzKYPG5Z6N4jf1617Vv5Oyv/s1600/IMG_4141.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was a big hit - something most of us just order in restaurants, but is so easy to serve/assemble at home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigr_iFHCrHhHCYckD6uk2bcxfBnXIAj1-qaSVyzvXzB9Z8U2tLKIwZF86J0S3O2sQqSnZkNyQ7PyPyndrC9zPXGl0U8eTWsTLVzkzJ7vApLscDA3OxTsRXTAGC82R8nw9YUVZ4GT7sXKHq/s1600/bacon-potato-frittata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigr_iFHCrHhHCYckD6uk2bcxfBnXIAj1-qaSVyzvXzB9Z8U2tLKIwZF86J0S3O2sQqSnZkNyQ7PyPyndrC9zPXGl0U8eTWsTLVzkzJ7vApLscDA3OxTsRXTAGC82R8nw9YUVZ4GT7sXKHq/s1600/bacon-potato-frittata.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was a recipe that I posted 2-3 years ago when we lived in Concord.  I haven't made it since, but remembered it being delicious - and easy.   And it was.  They guys loved it because it was full of potatoes and bacon!  Here is the original recipe link.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Bacon & Potato Frittata </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>with White Cheddar & Chives</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Feasy-weekend-brunch-menu-apple-cinnamon.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-KTT06CgiRNM%2FVAhTf1vVZlI%2FAAAAAAAAZVA%2FYmulzAgPPk8%2Fs1600%2Fbacon-potato-frittata.jpg&description=Bacon%20%26%20Potato%20Frittata%20with%20White%20Cheddar%20%26%20Chive%20-%20%20Easy!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><i>serves 4-5</i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">6 strips of bacon, diced</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">2 yukon gold or red potatoes, diced</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">2 tablespoons of butter</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">10 eggs</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">1/4 cup of milk</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">sea salt & cracked pepper</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">2 tablespoons of fresh chives, chopped</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">1/4 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxT3rUQz8HAP5-FSRVHDumTa6un0GNuYT0T-p_zwlLS_gWbvD0p26-hSOE_w_MTlKdnHvHWNOPoWGGtEGoCgsFqskPUAkrva0l8dbm6DcYrjQYop5m1IFa41k0Yz4iTEjLD9fo_PSAT5N9/s1600/IMG_4122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxT3rUQz8HAP5-FSRVHDumTa6un0GNuYT0T-p_zwlLS_gWbvD0p26-hSOE_w_MTlKdnHvHWNOPoWGGtEGoCgsFqskPUAkrva0l8dbm6DcYrjQYop5m1IFa41k0Yz4iTEjLD9fo_PSAT5N9/s1600/IMG_4122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">In a skillet, cook diced bacon, butter & potatoes for 4-5 minutes until bacon renders the fat and the potatoes begin to soften.  In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, chives, salt and pepper.  Add eggs to the skillet and put in oven to bake for 15 minutes, or until eggs are cooked through.  Top with cheddar cheese and chives.  Serve in wedges. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJP3wfxzPLYfBSZPmtv-AJy1QibEVnBBq0JI1-UHH5mnqSrRI5gOBdB8jngPMX96aaaigrY3cCDDsmVm8IMSmhUb8rHEXWlPPPWGhbLSMJoiXwbgOCyZ55FxcjjpiiV7DyxQLbcqZSImt/s1600/IMG_4178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJP3wfxzPLYfBSZPmtv-AJy1QibEVnBBq0JI1-UHH5mnqSrRI5gOBdB8jngPMX96aaaigrY3cCDDsmVm8IMSmhUb8rHEXWlPPPWGhbLSMJoiXwbgOCyZ55FxcjjpiiV7DyxQLbcqZSImt/s1600/IMG_4178.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtL5f__F6e7NHQxV2WohSFmR-clzA0SqbcowCbr8J18FnqNs9xqz7y9pHWQM6gLGVzaEBY3Hcohz2E5be4c9ooXx4Vx7u7IDpY9aU5b55MSVZx7OA2TChKI-U7HAsxVFRRXwt98hVVwVtv/s1600/IMG_4180.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/AVvXsEjtL5f__F6e7NHQxV2WohSFmR-clzA0SqbcowCbr8J18FnqNs9xqz7y9pHWQM6gLGVzaEBY3Hcohz2E5be4c9ooXx4Vx7u7IDpY9aU5b55MSVZx7OA2TChKI-U7HAsxVFRRXwt98hVVwVtv/s1600/IMG_4180.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here are some pics of Emma doting over Baby G.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br />Monkey Bread has been a family tradition of ours since, well... my entire life.  On Christmas Eve, we would come home from Granny's house and make the Monkey Bread for the next morning (as you'll see from the instructions, it only takes minutes to make).  Waking up on Christmas morning to the smell of yeast bread rising is such a good memory.  Even now as 30-year-old+ adults, Monkey Bread is still a Christmas tradition.<br /><br />My Mom made Monkey Bread from frozen Rhodes Dinner Rolls.  She rolled them in butter, cinnamon and sugar, put them in a bundt pan and let them thaw and rise over night.  When we woke up in the morning it went into the oven for 30 minutes.  The gooey, warm rolls were too much to resist... we were licking cinnamon and sugar off of our fingers before we were done opening presents!  They are our annual Pre-Christmas morning Brunch snack... an appetizer.    <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvF4cGyritSyLl1NVoMpWMI3vIvTKvA86PnRYkbcnzwf17ga3Ezu74SP1v65Eibr2AXjuGBUMz-60IbCwVkfJ65ZbqyR3ZMz0wXAfTJAG1fYxXktNzP0C-2m3UI96IBiNrWTjJgzonvfo/s1600/IMG_8988.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvF4cGyritSyLl1NVoMpWMI3vIvTKvA86PnRYkbcnzwf17ga3Ezu74SP1v65Eibr2AXjuGBUMz-60IbCwVkfJ65ZbqyR3ZMz0wXAfTJAG1fYxXktNzP0C-2m3UI96IBiNrWTjJgzonvfo/s400/IMG_8988.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><br />This holiday season, share your Monkey Bread with your friends, neighbors and co-workers as a homemade gift.  I baked this Monkey Bread in a <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/monkey-bread-pans-paper-disposable" target="_blank">disposable baking bundt pan </a><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/monkey-bread-pans-paper-disposable">(available in my store, 4 for $14)</a> and wrapped it in cellophane and satin ribbon. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Monkey Bread</span><br /><i>a christmas morning tradition</i><br /><br />1 package of frozen uncooked yeast rolls (Rhodes brand)<br />1 stick of butter, melted<br />1 cup of brown sugar<br />2 tablespoons of cinnamon<br /><br />Spray a bundt pan with non-stick spray.  Melt the butter in the microwave.  In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.  Roll the frozen rolls in the butter, then in the sugar mixture.  Place all of the coated rolls in the bundt pan.  Place a towel over the pan of rolls and place it in a warm spot over night to rise.<br /><br />Rolls should have doubled in size in the morning.  Bake them at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Monkey Bread | Homemade Gift Ideas for the Holidays

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Recipes | Banana Pecan Pancakes | Easy Holiday Entertaining | Christmas Breakfast Party

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mkK9WSRYj-UfJ6b_yKuyAkM7zdxMdKVhEuaexkxKBbMLt6ttAroqrhWmByzaH53AJ4hGI0kxiwmmFx3T5bi0-bYlT0Ja4rJLF1aMKps0LBemNfCiolE6mJBkX9-hmlQZ6EuuEeN_cDK4/s1600/DSC_2538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mkK9WSRYj-UfJ6b_yKuyAkM7zdxMdKVhEuaexkxKBbMLt6ttAroqrhWmByzaH53AJ4hGI0kxiwmmFx3T5bi0-bYlT0Ja4rJLF1aMKps0LBemNfCiolE6mJBkX9-hmlQZ6EuuEeN_cDK4/s640/DSC_2538.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: right;">photo credit : charles richard photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">The <b>Banana Pecan Pancakes</b> were the star of my <b><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/12/holidays-entertaining-christmas.html">Christmas Breakfast Party</a></b>... they are a very simple show-stopper.  I use Jiffy Baking Mix - it is by far my favorite for easy pancakes and biscuits.  </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nzbFSQMjBEgP1hSPvsTqYqLTLuoXZlVIjOfwtTjORKpinfZMJ6idwLIVwb6kOsKtX10GNK6g5olEJ7EsY10a-Z8P5yLDNXr12HDfk9YhG8SPUXAFGwiovRWd8yiE4UbCam-mTR0R4jb_/s1600/DSC_2527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nzbFSQMjBEgP1hSPvsTqYqLTLuoXZlVIjOfwtTjORKpinfZMJ6idwLIVwb6kOsKtX10GNK6g5olEJ7EsY10a-Z8P5yLDNXr12HDfk9YhG8SPUXAFGwiovRWd8yiE4UbCam-mTR0R4jb_/s640/DSC_2527.jpg" width="356" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo : charles richard</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Banana Pecan Pancakes</b></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">4 bananas (2 bananas diced for the batter, 2 sliced for garnishing)</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup of pecans, toasted</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup of maple syrup </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups of Jiffy Baking Mix</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/4 cup of milk</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">1 teaspoon of sugar</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 teaspoon of salt</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">2 tablespoons of vegetable oil</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Before beginning the pancake batter, be sure to have the bananas sliced and diced and pecans toasted.  Place the pecans in a microwave safe bowl with the syrup.  Heat them for 40 seconds in the microwave.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Heat oven to 250 degrees. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Prepare pancake batter by whisking together Jiffy Baking Mix, milk, sugar and salt.  On a griddle or cast-iron pan, heat oil on medium (about 1 minute).  Pour batter into the pan to form 4-5 inch pancakes.  Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of bananas on each pancake before flipping.  Flip after 2-3 minutes, or when bubbles begin to form and the edges slightly brown.  Cook on medium for 2-3 more minutes.  Keep pancakes on a baking sheet in the oven until ready to serve.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Serve topped with sliced bananas and hot pecan syrup. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSt6QviVATapwjhojSRv1gZ8nlhoJiL-4GlV2pVBgnv_ESF0j5zldfZrSmvLXkRurbeDkRpje2pTD5DkyjhvTAUKVq0Wj6rFvbGxuf2GLf-7TvtUGge59XEhTsqtFwQ_xHW-YkRixpBp2v/s320/Christmas-Breakfast-Party.png" style="cursor: move;" width="319" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/12/holidays-entertaining-christmas.html">Get the recipes for the Christmas Breakfast Party here : Herbed Scrambled Eggs  |  Maple Glazed Thick-cut Bacon</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div>

Recipes | Banana Pecan Pancakes | Easy Holiday Entertaining | Christmas Breakfast Party

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Holidays | Entertaining | Christmas Breakfast Party | Easy Holiday Parties

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZvg8BsN-SZg5lLUzfrjy7qLICjYrxkoAvQQ__KJQ7KEXhie1Sa3BADxrD4SL7yTrzAnxGDROeqFxCeJILrAjOU_Oydb3j_eiz9H70I-ccGUzKOLLWTXlvhPbpvTPC4RugoDz5EJIg2Bv/s1600/DSC_2563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZvg8BsN-SZg5lLUzfrjy7qLICjYrxkoAvQQ__KJQ7KEXhie1Sa3BADxrD4SL7yTrzAnxGDROeqFxCeJILrAjOU_Oydb3j_eiz9H70I-ccGUzKOLLWTXlvhPbpvTPC4RugoDz5EJIg2Bv/s640/DSC_2563.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 1em; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">The Spread at the Holiday Breakfast Party          styling : jenny hobick  |  photo credit : charles richard photography</div></td></tr></tbody></table></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Fancy <b>Dinner Parties</b> and <b>Festive Cocktail Parties</b> can be a lot of work.  This Holiday Season, why not host your friends for a relaxed <b>Cozy Christmas Breakfast</b>?  For this <b>Holiday Breakfast</b>, I prepared everyone's comfort food favorites : <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/12/recipes-banana-pecan-pancakes-easy.html"><b>Banana Pecan Pancakes</b></a><b>, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/12/recipes-easy-holiday-entertaining.html">Herbed Scrambled Eggs</a> and Maple Glazed Thick-cut Bacon</b>.  Add hot coffee and some fresh fruit (clementines pictured) and you've got a party!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ayqjGXzwp0n0VXCSmoS6FfZToJ9M2rBPhAIhnaZHgSjIBhAdf_3oPOGl3A2ADySX7JUqzGuDFwclHiy7TvLq7WvBNyQS4sXG4hLzFOHQyPvokRXsFHqRNFkHD3b2Y25xUQkrH9jfxYMG/s1600/DSC_2541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ayqjGXzwp0n0VXCSmoS6FfZToJ9M2rBPhAIhnaZHgSjIBhAdf_3oPOGl3A2ADySX7JUqzGuDFwclHiy7TvLq7WvBNyQS4sXG4hLzFOHQyPvokRXsFHqRNFkHD3b2Y25xUQkrH9jfxYMG/s640/DSC_2541.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 1em; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Banana Pecan Pancakes                                          styling : jenny hobick  |  photo credit : charles richard photography</td></tr></tbody></table></span></td></tr></tbody></table> I made the pancakes a little more special by stacking them on a cake stand - they really become the centerpiece of the party.  Get my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/12/recipes-banana-pecan-pancakes-easy.html">Banana Pecan Pancakes</a> recipe here.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIz9QuqE3lu8wKPui_ObiN0PI5Oh4fbcoxsiZE8wgxGt1Eiglv5AV1LdU-K-8FWbimMcKy1l_5neIfxpGt1FhfRrzHhGSdO1aUdrUt_LD9JAmMt9IXOqiTmtAtHR026KU1INnJ8AIaN5n/s1600/DSC_2583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIz9QuqE3lu8wKPui_ObiN0PI5Oh4fbcoxsiZE8wgxGt1Eiglv5AV1LdU-K-8FWbimMcKy1l_5neIfxpGt1FhfRrzHhGSdO1aUdrUt_LD9JAmMt9IXOqiTmtAtHR026KU1INnJ8AIaN5n/s640/DSC_2583.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 1em; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">styling : jenny hobick  |  photo credit : charles richard photography</td></tr></tbody></table></span></td></tr></tbody></table>It's the simple things.  There's not many restaurants that serve Great Scrambled Eggs - they are quite hard to find, but when done right can be so delicious.  I love these creamy scrambled eggs - get the Recipe for my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/12/recipes-easy-holiday-entertaining.html">Herbed Scrambled Eggs here</a>.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Holidays | Entertaining | Christmas Breakfast Party | Easy Holiday Parties

The Spread at the Holiday Breakfast Party          styling : jenny hobick  |  photo credit : charles richard photography Fancy Dinner Partie...

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