And you will too! A CASUAL SPRINGTIME SUNDAY BRUNCH Hosting a relaxed Sunday brunch can be a most enjoyable way to entertain friends and family without undue stress. My spring inspired brunch menu of quiche, salad, and a few store-bought extras is ideal for casual and worry free entertaining. Entertaining should be a pleasure and never a burden - these simple to prepare time saving dishes will allow you to enjoy your gathering as much as your guests. Prep the ingredients for the Madrigal Cheese and Asparagus Quiche in advance, and let it bake while your guests enjoy Strawberry Prosecco Cocktails. You can make the Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette ahead of time and have your salad ingredients ready to combine just before serving. Set your table beforehand and let a vase full of colorful tulips be your centerpiece. Make your party preparations easier and eliminate stress by including locally prepared items to round out your menu. How about a fine artisan cheese and cracker pairing from the Putnam Market to accompany your pre-meal cocktails? And do not forget dessert. The Putnam Market’s Celestial Chocolate Torte or an assortment of their exquisite Macarons will bring your brunch to a delicious conclusion!
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You will love this pretty pink cocktail! This recipe makes enough for one drink. To make a batch, measure out the vodka and bitters for the number of cocktails you need and chill in the refrigerator. To serve, divide the mixture among champagne flutes and add strawberries and prosecco to each glass. Ingredients for each cocktail: 1 oz. strawberry vodka, I like to use “Pick Six Strawberry Jam Vodka” 3 drops of orange bitters Chilled Rose’ Prosecco Thinly sliced strawberries for garnish Place the strawberry vodka and orange bitters in an ice filled cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled and strain into a champagne flute. Drop in a few strawberry slices and pour in enough prosecco to fill the glass. That’s all there is to it… Enjoy!
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