Last Friday, I was lucky enough to be invited to a lovely brunch at my friend Linda Charlet’s house. This isn’t the first time I’ve been invited to a gathering at her house, and each time it is so enjoyable.
Linda is an extraordinary decorator, and every time I visit her house, there is new beautiful decor to enjoy. She lives in a historic farm house that has so much character. As we walked in on Friday, she had her table set perfectly, featuring her treasured set of cabbage dishes. A nearby cabinet and built-in also featured pottery in shades of green to tie the entire room decor together.
Entertaining in our society doesn’t happen as much as it used to, and that is what makes Linda’s invitations so special. Sharing conversation and delicious food with a group of ladies is very fulfilling. Each time I have this experience, I am reminded of how magical it is, and how I wish to do this more often.
Linda shared two recipes with me that we all enjoyed that day. I hope that this will inspire you to consider inviting some friends to brunch. Bring out those dishes that never get used. Spend some time with the special people in your life – you won’t regret it.
From Linda’s kitchen to yours – enjoy!
Serves 6
Pastry for 9-inch one-crust pie
1/2 lb. bacon, crisply fried and crumbled
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 c. minced onion
4 eggs
2 c. whipping cream
3/4 t. salt
1/4 t. sugar
1/8 t. cayenne red pepper
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare pastry. Sprinkle bacon, cheese and onion in a pastry-lined pie pan. Beat eggs slightly; beat in remaining ingredients. Pour cream mixture into pie pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees and bake 30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve in wedges.
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Makes 15 Servings
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 c. flour
2 eggs
1 carton 16 oz. sour cream
1 t. baking soda
1 t. vanilla
cinnamon
Combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, and flour and blend with a pastry cutter until crumbly. Set aside 1 heaping cup for topping.
In a separate bowl, mix eggs, sour cream, baking soda, and vanilla. Lightly blend with original mix. Spread in a 9 x 13 greased metal baking dish. Add topping and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake at 350 for around 40 minutes.
