You guys! Spring is here! Around our house that means planting the garden, drinking our coffee on the porch in the morning, going strawberry picking just down the road, looking forward to fresh produce and summertime meals, and preparing for a hefty wedding season this year. We’ve already got four under our belts and can hardly believe how fortunate we are that we get to celebrate with so many extraordinary couples this year.
While we’re preparing for a full season of celebrating some of the best around, we’re also trying to make time to slow down and savor each day. Over the weekend we found a fantastic collection of big band music on old records. We got 10 records for $2. Seriously. I was cracking up at ourselves yesterday morning as we got up and opened the windows, made coffee, put on a record, and played big band music out onto our front yard as we weeded and watered our little garden. It sounds so ridiculous and idyllic, but starting the day in this way forced us to slow down rather than rushing straight into emails and editing.
On the increasingly rare occasion that we’re home with no plans on a weekend, we love to savor our time by waking up slowly and making a delicious breakfast or brunch together. Since Mother’s Day is this weekend and all manner of bridal showers and baby showers are just around the corner, I figured it was the perfect time to round up a few of my favorite brunch recipes and ideas! Perhaps this weekend you could treat someone (or a whole lot of someones) to a delicious brunch! Whatever you do, I encourage you to slow down and savor it all.
Strawberry Banana Peach Smoothie – Who doesn’t love having a smoothie with breakfast? Make a big batch of these for your guests, and serve them in pretty glasses with fun striped straws if you want to fancy-up your meal.
Simple Granola – This granola would be a perfect addition to a make-your-own breakfast parfait station! It’s perfect served alongside Greek yogurt, fresh or dried fruit, and local honey. I can already picture this parfait station – it’s a pretty little table all dressed up for a bridal shower, baby shower, or Mother’s day, of course! Use cute little parfait glasses and serve all the fruit, granola, and extra add-ins in pretty bowls on the side!
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Icing – These overnight cinnamon rolls are perfect if you want your guests to think you got up in the wee hours of the morning to make cinnamon rolls for them! You and I will know that you actually got to sleep in! Make these the night before, place them in the fridge, let them warm up and rise a bit in the morning, pop them in the oven and you’re good to go!
Simple Breakfast Tacos – Instead of a sweet brunch, take a savory route! Create a breakfast taco bar – whip up some scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage, and serve with tortillas and your favorite taco fixings. Let your guests assemble their own breakfast tacos and everyone will be happy!
What are some of your favorite things to make for brunch? Have any favorite recipes or good tips? Share with me in the comments below!