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Brunch Date

August 27, 2010 by Joy the Baker 182 Comments

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You know that feeling….

When you’re on a brunch date, you arrive at a restaurant, and the hostess tells you that the wait is going to be 20 minutes…

And you think aloud to your date…’ok, great… let’s take a quick stroll around the block’… and you two take a quick stroll around the block.

It’s sunny and it’s Sunday and everything seems lovely…

Until you get back from your 18 minute stroll and check in with the hostess to find out that your wait time has increased in your absence… to like… an hour!!!

And your heart sinks.  And you want coffee.  And you really want some eggs.  And your kinda want to kick the hostess in the knee cap.

But you’re with a date.  You’re with a brunch date…. so you just sit with it.  You just sit with the wait time.  And you don’t complain.  And you try not to think about coffee.  And you try not to glare at the patrons already enjoying their eggs… those jerks.  And you just wait.  And wait.  And wait.

And then your brunch date finds the random rogue hair that sometimes grows out of your chin.  You call it your old lady hair.  And you’re usually really good about plucking your one old lady hair… but you misplaced your tweezers and your old lady hair got out of control… And you’ve waited so long for breakfast that your date has taken to intently staring at your face and has spotted your old lady hair…

And now you have to have a really awkward conversation about your old lady hair and all you want to do is dig a whole in the ground and crawl into it… And you curse that stupid hostess (who probably isn’t that stupid) for making you wait for your eggs so long that your old lady hair has been spotted.

DANGIT!

And you keep your hand on your chin for the rest of the date.

You know that feeling?  Yea… me too.

Let’s avoid that this weekend.  Make brunch for someone.

And keep your rogue old lady chin hair in check.  For your health.  For your dating health.

Cornmeal Molasses Pancakes

I can not believe I just told you about my rogue old lady chin hair.

This is totally embarrassing.

Perhaps I can distract you with these Cornmeal Molasses Pancakes.  They were really tasty.

Crustless Quiche

This Crustless Quiche had spinach and blue cheese and walnuts.

How’s that for fancy!?

Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

I want to marry these cinnamon rolls.  I already have the dress.

…. Stop looking at me like that.

There’s cream cheese!  In the cinnamon rolls!

 

Super Citrus Smoothie

Wait… did that picture of cinnamon rolls make you feel fat?

Me too.

Have a smoothie.  I’m going to.

Easy Chocolate Croissants

And while we’re in the kitchen making that smoothie… how about some 30 Minute Croissants?

There go our healthy thoughts… right out the window again.

Cheddar Black Pepper Biscuits

Hm…

You might consider turning these Cheddar Black Pepper Biscuits into egg sandwiches.

That’s a good idea.

It’s up to you.

Get your brunch on… but don’t you dare wait in line for it.

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  1. Elizabeth

    April 3, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    totally understood

    Reply
  2. Elissa

    May 16, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    You are hilarious and your blog is a wonderful way to lift me from my serious case of the Mondays. Many thanks.

    Reply
  3. Ari

    March 17, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    How about multiple roque chin hair? agghhh – i will some day have saved enough to have it removed with laser. In the mean time i’ll cook & bake, thanks for reminding me I’m not the only woman with chin hair.

    Reply
  4. Chelsea Glancy

    October 7, 2010 at 11:23 am

    Looking at your website makes me SOOO hungry! My mom is always making your recipes. Thank you!!

    Reply
  5. Lissi

    September 13, 2010 at 8:20 am

    I love you, Joy! You make me feel normal!

    Reply
  6. Amber Temple

    September 10, 2010 at 10:49 am

    You really are just too awesome! LMAO!!

    Reply
  7. devon @ lickmyspoon

    September 9, 2010 at 11:59 am

    don’t forget the bloodys! or mimosas. and coffee. and oj. well now i’m overwhelmed with beverages AND all these lovely brunch choices. my favorite meal!
    thanks for sharing! :)

    Reply
  8. Megan

    September 9, 2010 at 11:22 am

    I feel ya on the rogue chin hair. I have one too. And I don’t think I noticed it til some guy pointed it out. Then I felt awkward. Now I always have to have tweezers. haha

    Reply
  9. chocolate freckles

    September 7, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    Hahahahahahahaha hilarious you just made me laugh so hard my hubby sitting beside me thinks I am a little knots! Ohhh but who cares!!! Amazing blog! amazing food!!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. andrea

    September 3, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    Some words of wisdom for the troll (sorry, I can’t recall it’s name)….

    “The more you nurture a feeling of loving kindness, the happier and calmer you’ll be.”

    I believe it was said by Ghandi. Who should know.

    Try it, you might be surprised at how well it works. When you’re thinking something nasty, SAY something nice. Seriously…words that may seem hard to say at first, become easier and easier and you will see your black heart start to come alive.

    Joy, you truly are a JOY to visit, I love how you write, your smiling face, all of your chin hairs, and most of all, your delicious baking :) Never change the way you are!

    Reply
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