How to Make the Best Brunch Ever!

There's nothing quite like throwing a memorable brunch for your friends Yet most hosts think the meal means tossing some eggs and bacon together around the kitchen table after church. It's much more than that. Brunch is good food and drink served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. It's a nice way not only to catch up on each other's life but a great way to end the weekend.

What's one of the key ingredients for a memorable brunch? Well, food of course, but also good friends. If you have the room , then nine or ten people (more or less) is a good number. A more intimate meal centering around smaller groups, like four or five is another excellent choice. Remember this is a time to kick back and relax, share laughs and ideas. It doesn't have to be chock full of guests like a frenetically paced party or a stiff formal dinner. The smaller the group the better it is to give everyone equal time. As for eating time twelve noon or one PM is the best. It's not too late but not too early. Guests can attend church services or younger ones can go to Sunday school with enough time to spare. Other can sleep late as well as having Sunday evening free to prepare for the upcoming week. Keep the mood mellow with mellow music. Any of Norah Jones' CDs are great because they have a lazy Sunday kind of feel to them. Other good choices are Michael Buble John Mayer and even Queen Latifah's The Dana Owens Album. Also have the Sunday papers accessible so guests can relax with their favorite sections.