Brunch: Most Important Meal of the Day

Is there anything better than a good brunch? I’ve always been obsessed with breakfast food, but inviting anyone over for breakfast means asking them to get up early, which is kind of mean. Brunch, though, can be as late as one in the afternoon, and can include both more substantial dishes in addition to breakfasty favorites. Yesterday I had over seven friends for a wonderful and relaxing brunch. I’m including my menu below. The best part about this is that I was able to do most of the work the night before so that I could just wake up Sunday morning and everything was already mostly done. Menu: Corn Fritters with Mediterranean Tomato Dipping Sauce Brie platter Crème Brulee French Toast Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Frittata Beet, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad Pear and Pistachio cake Morning After Coffee Cake