[Cook] Spring Brunch

Instead of going out to eat, I made Eastern brunch at home! I got Wine, Food & Friends by Karen MacNeil at Border's bargain bin for only $5 (original price $25!). The recipes in the book all came from Cooking Light Magazine. Ms. MacNeil basically put the menu together, and suggested wines to pair with the menu.


Field Salad / Frittata / Lemon-Blueberry Muffins

The Spring Brunch menu includes

* Field Salad with Snow Peas, Grapes, and Feta

* Frittata with Spinach, Potatoes, and Leeks

* Lemon-Blueberry Muffins

* Strawberry-Almond Cream Tart




This simple, graceful meal exudes the freshness of spring. With it, I serve two stellar wines that make these dishes even more vividly delicious. One selection is a familiar springtime favorite, the other is a classic wine that has been a well-kept secret -- until now!

Ms. MacNeil suggests serving St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley with the savory dishes, and Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise with the sweets. We didn't have wine with the food this time. But everything tasted delicious with coffee. We LOVE every dish that day. And the layout looked pretty impressive. It's a great meal to impress your significant other!

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