I was looking for an easy but delicious brunch
to feed a crowd for my youngest grandson's
baby blessing. We were expecting around 50,
right after church. My daughter suggested waffles,
so we ended up with a fun waffle bar.
You will notice I am using the gorgeous gold and
whitewashed board my middle son made me. It
makes the spread more elegant.
I decided a white and greenery theme would be perfect,
so I gathered silver, mercury glass, and crystal and filled
everything with greenery, baby's breath and white roses,
all from Trader Joe's, so it was very reasonable.
Any container can make a pretty arrangement,
even a gravy boat,
or a sugar bowl,
both set on pedestals to add height.
I made sure the serving board looked good from
both sides. This is the sink side.
The candlesticks were a project done at our craft group.
I happened to be gone that night and I was gifted these
three at our Christmas party. I was just thrilled. They
are made by stacking and gluing candle holders and
salt and pepper shakers and such from thrift stores.
I found this wonderful product to help tapers
stay upright on Amazon. Click here to find
Stickum. Just use a pea size ball on the bottom of
the candle. It is amazing. When I think of all the
ways and means I have tried - I am so happy to
find this.
We used four waffle makers that each make 4 squares,
so we could have fresh waffles for everyone. It also
works well to make them ahead and pop them back in
the waffle maker to reheat them.
The board was filled with berries, sugars, crushed Oreos,
mini chocolate chips and crushed Heath bars.
I just loved this fun bottle of Maple Syrup from
Trader Joe's. We hadn't had this before.
We had three kinds of syrups, including homemade
Buttermilk Syrup, which is everyone's favorite. The
baking soda in it interacts with the acids in the
fruits to give a fun little tingle on your tongue.
My son in law's mother made the mini quiches
to go along with the brunch and we did sugared
bacon and plain bacon in the oven, which works
really well for a crowd.
We also served Nutella, peanut butter, lemon curd
and Biscoff Spread on chocolate and plain waffles.
It was a lovely event, and everyone was served easily.
I love finding something easy and filling, yet beautiful
to serve a crowd.
Thanks for stopping by. Let me know if you try a waffle bar.
