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Bring on Brunch

By Paula |

Brunch Food Collage www.bellalimento.comThis post brought to you by Starbucks. Opinions are my own.

Brunch is the perfect easy entertaining scenario. I like brunch because there’s not as much pressure as there would be say hosting a dinner party. Plus there’s COFFEE, lots and lots of COFFEE. Something everyone who knows me knows I’m very passionate about. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind us now is actually the perfect time to host a casual brunch for friends and family. To catch up, chat about this and that and consume copious amounts of coffee and culinary creations. That’s exactly what I did last weekend.

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I invited over a few friends and family members over and we started out with what else? Coffee. I set up a DIY Coffee Bar complete with a Keurig® Special Edition Brewing System and Starbucks® Vanilla and Caramel K-Cups®. K-Cups are great for entertaining because it allows you to provide your guests with the perfect cup of Starbucks coffee in a variety of flavors (Vanilla, Caramel) or their favorite Starbucks blend. Hot coffee at the push of a button it’s a VERY good thing.

Coffee Collage www.bellalimento.com

To compliment our Starbucks® Vanilla and Caramel K-Cups®  coffee we served: PANETTONE FRENCH TOAST,   HAM ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM FRITTATA,  BAKED BACON, STRAWBERRY JELLY FILLED DOUGHNUTS, FRESH FRUIT, CHEESE & CRACKERS.

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To go along with our relaxed menu we set a rustic and eclectic table that included fresh flowers in mason jars, coffee stained cloth napkins wrapped in twine with fresh rosemary and butcher paper down the center of the table. A mixture of wood chargers, white plates and pewter ware pulled everything together and gave us the atmosphere we were looking to create.

Table Decor Collage www.bellalimento.com

EDITED TO ADD: Contest has ended. Thanks so much for your entries. Winner has been notified via email.

To help you create your own brunch with your family and friends we’re hosting a GIVEAWAY!

GIVEAWAY: 1- Keurig® Special Edition Brewing System and Starbucks® Vanilla and Caramel K-Cups®. (approximately retail value $200)

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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Starbucks. Opinions are my own. Always have been. Always will be.

Comments

  8. Vickie says

    Although not a kcup..love the Via for Kcups it would be French Roast..thanks for the chance to win..have wanted this brewer for two years now 🙂

  10. Megan Lucero says

    Vanilla for me 🙂 PS, I love love love your coffee mugs. Are they pfaltzgraff by any chance? Heritage line?

  15. Phyllis G Davis says

    Anytime I can enjoy brunch I will but not without a great cup of coffee

  31. Marnely Rodriguez Murray says

    I haven’t tried any of the k-cups but would love a nutty flavored one!

  57. Linda says

    My favorite flavor for everything…not just coffee…is caramel! I’m so glad it’s one of the flavors offered! 🙂

  58. Leslie says

    I haven’t tried any Starbucks K cups yet, but the vanilla sounds delish. I hope I win so I can try it.

  63. MaryB says

    French Roast is my favorite so far but that’s the only one I’ve tried! Thanks for the chance to win.

  66. Chelsea W says

    Vanilla sounds like it would be the best for me 🙂
    (And, like they mention on their website, you can add some hot chocolate in there. Yum!)

  73. meredith says

    Ive tried the caramel and they are yummy – but im trying to switch to decaf

  82. Jaye Lorton says

    My favorite is Cafe Verona – deep, dark, rich flavor! But, wow, I’m going to have to try the vanilla caramel!

  89. Kristen says

    What a fun brunch (and love the pictures of your friends). I love the caramel (but don’t need to be entered into the giveaway… just wanted to say I love your pics!)

  103. Risja Hill says

    I love all things caramel, but don’t have a Keurig. So, this would be a great one to try.

  105. Mary Moore says

    I’ve been putting off buying a new single cup coffee maker, and now I have finally found a giveaway. YAY! I’m pretty sure the caramel would be great to try. The fritatta looks great too.