A good Sunday Brunch

A good Sunday brunch is an absolute necessity, especially after a long Saturday night filled with too much drinking and dancing. With last night being once such Saturday night, I was in dire need of some quick, delicious nourishment this morning – and the spread you see above really hit the spot: Hearty Wheatgerm Waffles, Scrambled Eggs with Pastrami, Onions and Green Peppers, and slices of fresh, sweet, summer Strawberries. This combination really fit what I look for in a brunch on days like this.
So what do I like for brunches on Sunday mornings when I’m lethargic and need a good meal to get myself going? A few things:
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The ‘wake me up’ egg salad

Egg salad gets spiffed with celery and Dijon mustard, making it a nice breakfast alternative.
Quickie App: Heirloom Tomatoes with Mozzarella

Quick appetizer recalls the lazy days of summer, using succulent heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Hearty Pastrami on Kaiser Rolls

Using fresh deli Pastrami and kaiser rolls to recreate one of my early favorite fast foods – the Subway Pastrami sandwich.
Veggie Thursday – Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasting butternut squash with brown sugar and olive oil helps intensify the sweetness and result in a light, warm vegetable side-dish for winter.
In my lunch bag: Curried Chicken Salad Wraps

Wraps are made by using a filling of curried chicken salad blended into a paste, and adding some spinach leaves for a healthier, cheaper lunch alternative.
Looking to spring: Orange Creamsicle Soda

Chilled Orange soda + heavy cream leads to a creamy, bright creamsicle drink that will have you forgetting the gloom of winter and looking ahead to happy spring.
Sunday Beer: Zywiec Polish Beer

A review of Zywiec Polish Beer, a light, hoppy beer which is a great, chuggable replacement for the flavorless American lagers.
Food Review: Dominos Thin Crust Pizza

A review of Dominos thin crust green-pepper pizza – not very impressed with the new sauce!
Quick and Easy: Deli-Flat Pizzettes

An easy way to satisfy a pizza craving, using thin deli flats as a base and broiling in toaster oven.
Veggie Thursday – Babycorn Tempura

Frying baby-corn in a tempura-style batter is an easy way to have crunchy, tasty veggie appetizers.