I’m kicking off season eight and my yr of the horse with a wonderful brunch on the barn. My coach Hannah is the best possible and I wished to deal with her to brunch. Plus, nothing brings me extra pleasure than ingesting with my horse! I packed up transportable breakfast gadgets for a wonderful pink and gold brunch arrange at lovely Laurel Ridge Stables proper in entrance of Wendy’s stall.
The Ambiance
I imply, does it get higher than brunch on the barn?! I’ve been dreaming about this second my entire life! Wendy is sort of a actual Disney character. She has a lot character and entertained us all morning! It’s been excellent climate in Texas currently – it even hit 80 levels this week! – and it couldn’t have been a greater day to host brunch on the barn.
The Desk
I took my transportable desk and new white occasion chairs to the barn for this brunch and set the desk up proper in entrance of Wendy’s stall and styled the desk with a white scalloped tablecloth and pink and gold touches. I wished glitz and glamour! The desk was adorned with a single floral association with room on the desk for the meals.
The Flowers
For the flowers, I styled a stunning pink and white association with pink bleeding roses, mini white roses, and mini white carnations in my favourite gold vase from my Hercules feast. I feel this mix is so stylish for spring!
The Place Settings
I styled every place with my rattan place mats from my Jurassic Park feast, pink napkins with gold serviette rings, and gold flatware. So easy and so fairly!
The Drink
Is it even brunch in case you didn’t drink mimosas?! A easy mix of orange juice and champagne, it is a staple for a motive. It’s scrumptious!
The Meals
It was tough to provide you with a transportable brunch menu, since issues like waffles or poached eggs would NOT journey properly, however I did it! I settled on some travel-friendly baked items, fruit, sausage, and the very best make-ahead egg dish. Right here’s the complete menu!
Brunch on the Barn Menu
Maple Blueberry Sausage
Banana Bread with Bourbon Honey Butter
Fiori di Sicilia Blueberry Espresso Cake
Mango Berry Fruit Salad
Bacon and Cheese Egg Cups
I used make egg cups on a regular basis however fell out of the behavior as of late! They’re excellent to take someplace as a result of they’re scrumptious room temperature and even chilly. Plus, you don’t even really want a fork to eat this tasty egg dish! Good for breakfast on the go. Get the recipe right here.
Maple and Blueberry Sausage
I fried up some maple and blueberry sausage from Central Market and wrapped it in foil to maintain it heat throughout transport. This was a straightforward strategy to make brunch tremendous hearty!
Banana Bread with Bourbon Honey Butter
My Greatest Ever Banana Bread is so scrumptious, it’s even featured in my cookbook! Banana bread is without doubt one of the first issues I ever discovered to make and I nonetheless make it each single month. It seems completely each time! Since horses and bourbon go collectively so properly, I served this with scrumptious bourbon honey butter. Get the recipe for banana bread right here and bourbon honey butter right here.
Fiori di Sicilia Blueberry Espresso Cake
That is my all-time favourite espresso cake. Fiori di Sicilia is my secret weapon. It makes everythign style fancier! I can’t suggest King Arthur Flour’s orange-vanilla extract sufficient, however it’s also possible to use vanilla in case you favor. With a buttery cinnamon topping and orange glaze, this blueberry espresso cake is at all times successful! Get the recipe right here.
Mango Berry Fruit Salad
Final however not least, I tossed collectively blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and mango for my brunch on the barn. I’ve been getting shockingly good berries this winter. I typically do fruit and yogurt parfaits for brunch however this appeared extra informal and simpler to pack – excellent for brunch al fresco! Get the recipe right here.
Wendy’s Fruit & Veggie Plate
Talking of fruit, you didn’t assume I’d omit my horse, did you?! I made Wendy her very personal fruit and veggie plate styled like an elegant cheese plate. I included blackberries, blueberries, alfalfa cubes, watermelon, carrots, and candy potato. She devoured it up! Earlier than you inform me my horse is spoiled, I’ll quote a viral meme I noticed this week: Wendy is competitively compensated for the psychological well being providers she offers. Get the “recipe” right here.
The Exercise
After brunch, we headed exterior for a drive! I took my pals out in a cart for a drive with Hannah’s Haflinger, Dolly. She’s such a enjoyable horse to drive! Go e-book your self a driving (or using!) lesson at Laurel Ridge Stables right here.
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Comfortable brunching,
