Spring Brunch

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With the beautiful flowers and warmer temperatures of spring we often find ourselves inspired to get outside or gather friends and entertain, or both!!As a Southeast Texas native nothing is more symbolic to me of spring than azaleas in full bloom.  I can't even count the number of childhood photos I have dressed in my Sunday best standing in front of a blazing hedge of azaleas.Each year in Houston spring is ushered in with The Azalea Trail.  A walking tour of public and private homes and gardens.  River Oaks Garden Club, the organizer, is responsible for the maintenance of the centerpiece 14-acre gardens of the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens (pictured above).Azaleas come in a beautiful variety of colors.  I plan to plant white ones when we buy our first home, but there is something nostalgic about the hot pink ones to me...it will be a tough decision.  SPL actually likes a mix, and I think he might be on to something!I inherited my great grandmother's china in an azalea pattern, so naturally I have had azalea-themed-brunch on the brain for the last few years.  I thought what better time to start this tradition than the present!

It was so much fun deciding on the menu and seeing my vision come together.  I'll do another post on recipes and include some party planning tips as well.I set up a mimosa station close to the entry.  Choose a pitcher with a narrow spout for any juice that you use, this is key to prevent spills when pouring into the champagne flutes.  When I am hosting for any occasion I do a mental walk through, trying to anticipate any problems.  This leaves me stress free for show time.A sweet friend brought raspberry sorbet and raspberries which made a perfectly pink drink!!

I served quiche, smoked salmon with homemade scallion cream cheese on bagels, fruit, and homemade cranberry-orange scones.  I'll admit I served fruit dip just to use the neat whipped cream server below.


I was particularly proud of my first attempt at scones.  Barefoot recipe of course!!


Nothing made me happier than to share a special brunch with the sweetest friends.  I know I will cherish this memory, and I am already looking forward to next year!

pictures: Peggy W