Enjoying delicious food and specialties while relaxing and laughing with our loved ones – that really sounds like a dream. And with Christmas just around the corner, now would be the perfect time to host our best friends and beloved family in our home in a cozy atmosphere. But should it be breakfast or rather a coffee?delicious Christmas cookiesaccompanied? How about doing something extra special this year and planning a brunch? A combination of breakfast and lunch - brunch combines the best of both worlds and feels like a mini vacation from the stress of everyday life. So what's on the table and when is the best time to start brunch? What do you need to prepare to make it stress-free for you too? With our tips, brunch at home will be a real success!
Whether it's a birthday or other celebration, brunch is a great way to spend some time with friends and family. While we find everything already prepared and cooked in the restaurant, it would be much nicer if we gathered in our own four walls and decided on the menu ourselves. From warm croissants and coffee to cocktails and soups, brunch is all about satisfying our taste buds and having fun. We are all aware that the eye eats and therefore how we serve and present the prepared dishes is very important. Colorful napkins, fresh flowers as wellthe right dishesThey also create a festive and cozy atmosphere and should not be missing from the table.
Brunch always starts between 10 and 11 a.m. and can last until late afternoon. If you invite your friends and family over, you will of course want to spoil them with culinary delights. In the best case scenario, you already know what guests like to eat and drink and can adapt the menu to their preferences. Are there vegetarians or vegans or does anyone have lactose intolerance? Since some people prefer sweet in the morning and others prefer savory, you'll want to make sure you offer a wide variety of foods. Because that's exactly what makes brunch something very special. Rolls, croissants, various spreads and cheeses as well as egg dishes such as omelettes and scrambled eggs are an integral part of a well-planned brunch. Smoked salmon is also very popular with many and gives your buffet a luxury touch. Brunch at home is a great way to unleash your creativity. For example, you could delight your loved ones with delicious heart-shaped pancakes or use stencils to conjure up funny motifs on the drinks. And for guests watching their calories, you could provide some fresh fruit and whole grain rolls.
With a little organizational skills, you can plan a brunch in a relaxed and stress-free manner. But don't worry - you don't have to get up in the early hours of the morning to cook everything. Pastries such as muffins orBaked oatmeal recipesYou can prepare the day before and just bake it in the morning. To keep the food warm, you can keep the dishes in the oven at the lowest temperature. So that you as the host can relax and everyone can serve themselves in peace, we recommend that you arrange all the delicacies on a separate table.
The drinks contribute to a happy mood
When planning your brunch, you should also think about your choice of drinks. Of course, freshly brewed coffee or tea and freshly squeezed juice are a must to start with. Help your guests relax by toasting with an alcoholic drink later. Classics like Mimosa, Sangria and Bloody Marys are the perfect accompaniment to most brunch dishes and cannot be missed at a buffet. Or how about adding some variety and choosing one to suit the seasonwarming winter punchprepare?
Decide on a specific theme when planning brunch
Just like other parties, you can also have a specific theme for brunch. If the weather permits, you can have a great oneHerbst BrunchOrganize in the garden or on the terrace. Or why not serve the typical dishes of a particular country? If you fancy delicious French cheeses or would you prefer classic Italian pasta – anything goes at brunch! It would also be especially fun if everyone wore their cutest pajamas and slippers while you served traditional breakfast staples like cookies, toast, bacon, and eggs. The main thing is that everyone has fun and enjoys themselves!
