We are hosting our first holiday.
Life doesn’t have to be perfect to host a great party. PhillyBoy and I do not have the perfect home or the perfect setup yet, but we are doing it anyway and are more than thrilled. The Thanksgiving parade in Philadelphia is just a short walk from our place, so we plan on watching it that morning (with some hot cocoa of course) and then having the family over for brunch. The family includes my dad who will be visiting from Rhode Island! Our planned menu is nothing like a traditional Thanksgiving menu, but it will still be special and fun. The traditional meal will come later in the day when we go over to our aunt’s house for dinner.
But what about the table? I still haven’t made my final decision, but I did buy the Crate & Barrel Eitenne runner in rust. I plan on expanding the table so everyone can sit together (it has a leaf) and putting a simple pale gold tablecloth on the table with the runner. To me food is the perfect centerpiece, so I will probably use the prettiest dish as the centerpiece. If not, I can always fall back on the pretty silver bowl filled with mini pumpkins that is currently sitting on the table:
Thanksgiving Brunch Menu 2009:
Egg white veggie frittata muffins
Roasted potato medley
Za’atar bread & whole wheat French baguette
Roasted asparagus with lemon zest
Arugula with pomegranate, walnuts, and goat’s milk feta in a balsamic honey dressing
Crispy bacon
Greek yogurt bar w/ berries, honey, walnuts, raisins, & granola
Pumpkin bread
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Coffee & tea service
18 responses so far ↓
Lindsey @ Sound Eats // November 4, 2009 at 10:49 pm |
I think your Thanksgiving brunch sounds delightful! Plus the runner is beautiful, the parade sounds like a blast, and you will be entertaining in YOUR home with YOUR love! So exciting.
I really wish my in laws would do something like this…but half of them don’t even get to Alabama until Thanksgiving morning, so they do one huge Thanksgiving lunch and shortly after there’s another huge Thanksgiving dinner. Can’t handle it!
burpexcuzme // November 5, 2009 at 1:29 am |
Where’s my invite? lol, jk…but seriously, everything sounds amazing…and I love that you include ww baguette and pumpkin bread, and a do-it-yourself greek yogurt bar!
one healthy apple // November 5, 2009 at 2:14 am |
Sounds like a wonderful brunch! It is definitely all about the people, not perfection.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is // November 5, 2009 at 7:34 am |
We are recently married and in a new home too – with not the perfect set up either. We will probably host a holiday as well…I’m so excited!!
Sagan // November 5, 2009 at 8:42 am |
Nice menu! I adore that za’atar spice blend that you sent me. It’s awesome
Also I love your photos. And that’s great that you get to host Thanksgiving brunch! I’m sure it will be a super tasty affair.
Brynne // November 5, 2009 at 8:51 am |
That menu sounds amazing! Seriously, all my favorite foods – have fun!
VeggieGirl // November 5, 2009 at 8:59 am |
What a lovely brunch! I wish you’d come cater a meal here
Abby // November 5, 2009 at 11:44 am |
Sounds like its going to be an awesome brunch!! Honestly, take tons of pics.
Our place is far from perfect.. its who you are with that matters!
Nicci@NiftyEats // November 5, 2009 at 11:46 am |
Yea, I think that is a fabulous Thanksgiving Brunch Menu: Good Luck, I’m sure it will turn out nicely.
lindsaymeyer // November 5, 2009 at 1:13 pm |
Sounds delish! Wish I lived in a bigger space so I could do “real” entertaining…
Lindsay // November 5, 2009 at 1:34 pm |
Your menu sounds fantastic! I agree that you don’t have to have the perfect space to have a perfect holiday. It’s about spending time with the people that you love.
Brenna // November 5, 2009 at 2:12 pm |
Your menu looks fantastic- as always! I LOVE the table runner you picked!
Fitzalan // November 5, 2009 at 3:13 pm |
I might have to steal this brunch menu. I am hosting my family this year for the first time for a holiday. I have hosted my in laws for Christmas before and that was no big deal. Hosting my own mother on the other hand is TERRIFYING!
Happiness Awaits
Fratty Paul // November 5, 2009 at 3:17 pm |
We used to have great bruches in college all the time. It was no big deal.
Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) // November 5, 2009 at 4:11 pm |
Sounds delicious! I love brunches.
Jenna // November 5, 2009 at 6:44 pm |
that menu sounds awesomee!
jenna
Hangry Pants // November 5, 2009 at 11:00 pm |
You reminded me that I still have those spices you sent me months ago! I only used it once so far.
A@Please Don't Eat Me! // November 6, 2009 at 1:35 pm |
Im thinking that Philly is NOT a long drive, and with my dark hair i could just blend in as a random family member.. lol
it sounds like its going to be an awesome time! have fun!!