Thursday #320-Soup to Nuts?

**waves** Hi everyone! :)
It's been a long time since I've been here. Life happens, right?
Well, I've been cooking all day so I thought I would share some of what I have. Sorry, no soup for you. :D

First off French Toast Strata and when it's all put together and cooked, you sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top.

Next, a savory strata with Fontana cheese, spinach, and ham.

Also included in this buffet is Mz Gini's hash brown casserole with diced (not minced) :D onion and grated cheddar cheese. Then it's topped off with a layer of buttered crushed corn flakes.

Oh yes, and here are some blueberry muffins and some tropical fruit muffins with pineapple and croissants.

OK, so it's all brunch stuff. I'm having 10 people over tomorrow so fingers crossed everything works out OK.

Bartender, I'm so ready for an ice cold beer.
**plunks myself on sofa**

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Originally Posted by slick

Bartender, I'm so ready for an ice cold beer.
**plunks myself on sofa**

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I'll join you with a drink!

DONE!

What? no maters on the menu?

Phred, here's Rachael Ray's recipe for mulled apple cider:

Ingredients
1 quart fresh cider
1 large cinnamon stick
1 lemon, zested
Sprinkle clove powder
3 grates fresh nutmeg

Directions
Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Bring to simmer. Strain and serve.



On the other hand ... The front has shifted! It was 75 and sunny in Chicago today! Could I have iced tea, please?

Hey Slick, nice to see you, just got back myself not too long ago. That brunch sounds good I'll take a plate.

Richard could I get a cup o' Irish coffee to start my day please? 2 more weeks and the kids will be out for the summer, aaaaaahhhhh!:eek:

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Originally Posted by Lady'sOtherHuman

Hey Slick, nice to see you, just got back myself not too long ago. That brunch sounds good I'll take a plate.

Richard could I get a cup o' Irish coffee to start my day please? 2 more weeks and the kids will be out for the summer, aaaaaahhhhh!:eek:

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I better make it a double. Make sure you pace yourself for the next two weeks!

DONE!

I know I'm enjoying the time to myself while I can. In two weeks I'm going to be busy trying to find them something to do. Well there's always yard work.;)

Can I get another Irish please?

I'd like a plate of that brunch menu! ...and that screwdriver was a good choice - one of those with brunch! Good morning, all!

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Originally Posted by Lady'sOtherHuman

I know I'm enjoying the time to myself while I can. In two weeks I'm going to be busy trying to find them something to do. Well there's always yard work.;)

Can I get another Irish please?

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Surely!

LOL, sometimes those Child Labor Laws work in our favor!

One screwdriver?

DONE!


PM,

Brunch.......and a screwdriver?

DONE!

IT's supposed to rain today, so being in a warm kitchen don't sound too bad!

DONE!

Thanks Richard that hit the spot. How's about a breakfast buffet? Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, waffles, fruit, bagels, muffins. I even set up an omelette station and of course the coffee's on. Help yourselves.

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Originally Posted by Lady'sOtherHuman

Thanks Richard that hit the spot. How's about a breakfast buffet? Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, waffles, fruit, bagels, muffins. I even set up an omelette station and of course the coffee's on. Help yourselves.

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You may have a bigger summer problem with the patrons here in the bar this summer!

You spoil us!

Thank you!

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I have a muffin story!

I went to my local store and grabbed a few bran muffins. It's a serve your self operation so I grabbed a few and felt that there was a 1/2 inch depression at the bottom. :confused: I didn't think anything about it until I got home and saw that the store has baked the muffins in a pan that hollows out the bottom of the muffin to save money. I figure it's about 1/5 the size of the whole muffin!:eek::rolleyes:

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I'll get the juicer out and start on the smoothies.


And start the next thread later on today....I want to give everyone a chance at this wonderful spread!

DONE!

I had to send my Leonardo to the bridge this morning. Give me something strong and keep em coming. :(

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Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces

I had to send my Leonardo to the bridge this morning. Give me something strong and keep em coming. :(

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MOFF,
I am so sorry to hear about your baby.

A straight shot of bourbon does it for me.....Done.:(