Tuesday, December 8, 2015

A Christmas Brunch

This past weekend I invited some friends over for a Christmas brunch--my first Christmas party of the season!  I had a really good time looking at ideas on pinterest to decide on dishes to serve.
 
 
I set the food buffet style on kitchen table starting with:
 
bacon and cheddar quiche, the dish my family eats every Christmas morning
 
 
French toast casserole with praline topping served with maple syrup and a honey whiskey sauce (a big hit!)

 
Carrie's Christmas scones (you can also see the whiskey sauce in the creamer near the centerpiece)

 
orange cranberry scones


along with veggies and a fruit salad.  I had also planned to serve sausage balls, but I had a slight smoke issue with the oven and had to turn it off--but more on that warning when I share the French toast casserole recipe (which I would totally make again...with proper precautions). 

After a break to digest, I brought out the desserts:


Gingerbread cookies:
 


 
and peppermint white chocolate cupcakes.

 
I served a couple of special beverages too:  cranberry mimosas and Christmas tea!
 
 
The Christmas tea reminded me a bit of wassail, but had a strong black tea as a base before adding fruit juices. 
 
I'll share many of the recipes from this party later this week.  Thanks for stopping by!
 
I'm sharing this post on the following tea blogs:
 
Bernideen's Tea Time, Collage, and Garden Blog Party 
 No Place Like Home
 


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5 comments:

  1. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageDecember 9, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Hi Carrie,
    What a lovely brunch you served! Everything looks fabulous and I would love to have a taste of the praline topped French toast casserole with a cup of tea. Your teacup tiered stand is adorable. Love the teacup on top! Wonderfully festive and delicious post! Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your day.

    Christmas blessings,
    Sandi

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  2. MargieDecember 9, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Your brunch made my mouth water, Carrie! I am especially intrigued by the French toast casserole. YUM!!! I'm also loving the pretty black and white tiered stand!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 10, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Great party, Carrie [Last name redacted]! Were those all of the gingerbread cookies served or was there another plate? :)

    -Longtime reader, first time commenter

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  4. Deborah MontgomeryDecember 10, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    What a delicious-looking brunch! I am having a brunch here Sunday, so I especially liked seeing your menu items. I hadn't thought about dessert after serving muffins and coffee cake, but why not?! It's the holidays after all! :)

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  5. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageDecember 14, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Hi Carrie,
    Just letting you know that I have featured this post at my party this week. Have a beautiful day.

    Christmas blessings,
    Sandi

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Thank you so much for your comment! I hope you have a wonderful day :)

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