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Book SynopsisLet's face it, weekends are precious. They offer a chance to slow down and unwind with family and friends. A relaxed brunch sets just the right tone. Sure, you can go out to your favorite diner or café, but waiting in a long line while starving is not always appealing, and the crowds make it awkward to linger at the table as long as you might like. Making brunch at home is fun and allows you to get creative with local and seasonal ingredientslike blueberries, black raspberries, cranberries, pumpkins, and maple syrupwhich New England has in abundance. And straddling two meals (breakfast and lunch) means you can splurge without guilt while expending half the energy.
The other benefit of brunch is that it's basically an excuse to have dessert as an officially sanctioned meal. Bring on the muffins, doughnuts, and cinnamon rolls! For someone like me, with a major sweet tooth, that makes it my favorite meal of the week. But I don't just love the sweet stuff. Brunch is also about veg