How to Throw a French-themed Brunch Party | Hilah Cooking

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: grilled vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled vegetables add freshness while canned tuna is a cost-effective protein alternative.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

croissants

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: store-brand pastries

Whole grain bread is healthier while store-brand pastries are budget-friendly.

brioche

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat bread is a healthier option, while white bread is often less expensive.

Introduce the French brunch theme and explain the concept of entertaining friends during brunch.

Decide on the menu items: a quiche Lorraine (bacon quiche), a mushroom quiche for vegetarians, fresh fruit, and Peach Melba for dessert.

Mention the use of a herbed vinaigrette salad and a cheese tray, learned about from Antonelli's Cheese Shop.

Discuss receiving a box of French treats from a friend in France, including pâté, to serve at the brunch.

Prepare drinks: cold champagne for guests and lavender lemonade for non-alcoholic options.

Set up decorations inspired by the French countryside, using fresh flowers or potted herbs.

Use a canning jar as a vase and antique pitchers for a rustic look.

Set the buffet table with layers, using cake stands and platters for the quiches and decorative bowls for cherries.

Incorporate wooden cutting boards for cheese trays and baskets for bread, covering them with striped tea towels for presentation.

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