B … Brunch

 

What to prepare for Brunch?  In 1895 Guy Beringer, in Hunter’s Weekly, wrote a plea inventing the term.

He claimed “Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting.  It is talk-compelling.”  He added a PS. “Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee.”  In more modern times, the news blog SFist blamed its popularity on Sex and the City.

Well, we didn’t have the beer or whiskey but there was plenty of “bubbles” (not champagne – trying to keep France’s Appellation d’Origine Controlee (AOC) happy), and there was plenty of talk and a “cheerful, sociable and inciting” time had by all at Pauline’s.

We started with Marie’s Lemon Scented Baked Ricotta accompanied by Kathy’s Stewed Peaches.

Lemon Scented Ricotta and Stewed Peaches

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was followed by Sue’s Savoury Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Caviar.

Savoury Pancake, Smoked Salmon and Caviar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our next course was Jeannie’s Swiss and Ham Overnight Breakfast Strata and Kathy’s Stuffed Mushrooms.

Swiss and Ham Overnight Breakfast Strata

 

Stuffed Mushrooms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then we had Anne’s Sausage Rolls with Sage, Apple and Pistachios and Wendy’s Hash Brown Egg Cups served with chutney.

Sausage Rolls with Sage, Apple and Pistachios

 

with Hash Brown Egg Cups

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dessert was Julie’s Cinnamon Scrolls and Pauline’s Pistachio, Yoghurt and Cardamom Cake.

Coffee Scrolls

 

Cardamom, Yoghurt and Pistachio Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credits:

Wendy’s Hash Brown Egg Cups were from taste.com.au

Jeannie’s Swiss and Ham Overnight Breakfast Strata was from livinglocurto.com

Kathy’s Stuffed Mushrooms was from a Yotam Ottolenghi recipe.

Pauline’s Pistachio, Yoghurt and Cardamom cake was from grouprecipes.com

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P for a perfect day

Julie hosted our “P” day and what a day it was. Here’s a quote from Joan:
“Ladies thank you for making me laugh so much. The food was absolutely beautiful and the company was priceless. We started at 11:30 and left at 4:30 – that is one long lunch. It was a 10 out of 10. I won’t look at food for a week. Thanks again for a fabulous day”

Here’s why:

Marie – Pear and Parmesan Salad

 

 

 

 

 

Jeanne – Pea and Ham Soup

 

 

 

 

 

Laura – Potato Gnocchi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chris – Sweet and Sour Pork

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wendy – Prawn Salad

 

 

 

 

 

Julie – Pulled Pork Taco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nadine – Pomegranate and Pistachio Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joan – Poached Pear with Peanut Butter icecream

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credits

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