What is for brunch or lunch ?

I have just had my favourite cheese pie at a cafe in Pendle Lancashire it was delicious.

Wednesday
10th January 2024

Today, home made Chicken Kiev served with a lovely Prosecco.

I've just had home made humus with home made pitta bread and olives and avocado. Home made broccoli soup

Just had scrambled eggs on tiger bread.

First meal of the day, porridge, blueberries, chopped banana and stewed apple.
I too don’t eat first thing, unless staying in an hotel.

I never want anything first thing, so it’s brunch more or less every day.
Just now it was 2 rashers of streaky bacon, well crisped up, one cold jacket potato (microwaved for the purpose) sliced and fried in just a film of oil, some mushrooms that needed using up, a fried egg and a couple of cherry tomatoes.

That lot will see me through until dinner.

Lentil soup, crusty rolls, vine tomatoes and Bledington Blue cheese from the Cotswolds, moreish! left by Christmas visitors, the last of our Christmas food. A sensible eating regime to start next week, always next week!

I had a Spanish neighbour from a couple of houses ago who first told me about the feast of the 3 Kings (Epiphany) and how that trounced Christmas Day in Spain. Personally I'd prefer a lower key Christmas as celebrated in European countries. The hoo ha that surrounds our most celebrated day and the never ending run up to it that starts in the summer does my head in.

I was in Cadiz a couple of summers ago, quite liked it but my number one city in Spain remains Cordoba.

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Delila

In 1968 we had a delicious lunch in Casa Anita in Cadaques, Spain. Everyone had the same main dish, based on fish and tomato - there was no choice. Anita gave me extra, as I was pregnant! It must have been the Menú del Dia. I’ve always remembered the lovely happy atmosphere as we dined with the locals. We stayed in Cadaques for 5 weeks and often lunched at Casa Anita, always only one dish on the menu.

Delila,

Yes, the Madrid Capital is quite different than Cádiz or the other autonomous communities in Andalusia.

Cádiz, is an amazingly beautiful little city. The Hotel Parador was reformed completely approx 5 or 6 years ago.

Aldom

Sorry.... Fat finger! PLUGnPOINT

Thank you and have a very healthy, successful and wonderful 2024 ..

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The Epiphany / The 3 Wise Men or The 3 Kings ..
Saturday
06 / 01 / 2024

We are visiting our niece and her husband over in Ávila. We are spending a few days and shall return home on Monday mid-day approx.

Frenchgalinspain

Friday 05 / 01:

We are celebrating the 3 Kings Day on Saturday the 6th.
Today, on the 5th, we have gone to purchase the renowned Cake of The 3 Kings.

This tart is prepared with Bread flour, glazed fruits and in some cases, pure dairy whip cream interiors. Inside this cake is a King and a Bean. This tart dates back to before Medieval Times and has had its evolutions.

Here a couple of photos ..

An interesting post - thanks for the pics

Vintage cheddar cheese and water biscuits…

Frenchgalinspain

Friday 05 / 01:

We are celebrating the 3 Kings Day on Saturday the 6th.
Today, on the 5th, we have gone to purchase the renowned Cake of The 3 Kings.

This tart is prepared with Bread flour, glazed fruits and in some cases, pure dairy whip cream interiors. Inside this cake is a King and a Bean. This tart dates back to before Medieval Times and has had its evolutions.

Here a couple of photos ..

We make something a bit like that for Epiphany,perhaps same idea. Simple stollen with little whole almonds, on ribbons, for the children to pull out. One ribbon has a special almond (the King).

Frenchgalinspain

Friday 05 / 01:

We are celebrating the 3 Kings Day on Saturday the 6th.
Today, on the 5th, we have gone to purchase the renowned Cake of The 3 Kings.

This tart is prepared with Bread flour, glazed fruits and in some cases, pure dairy whip cream interiors. Inside this cake is a King and a Bean. This tart dates back to before Medieval Times and has had its evolutions.

Here a couple of photos ..

So is that your brunch/lunch?
I thought that was the point of the thread - not a comprehensive cookery course.
Moi, cock-a-leekie with prunes - a recently acquired taste.

Sorry.... Fat finger! PLUGnPOINT

PLUGnPOUNT Some tempting ideas for new year meals. Thank you.

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Friday 05 / 01:

We are celebrating the 3 Kings Day on Saturday the 6th.
Today, on the 5th, we have gone to purchase the renowned Cake of The 3 Kings.

This tart is prepared with Bread flour, glazed fruits and in some cases, pure dairy whip cream interiors. Inside this cake is a King and a Bean. This tart dates back to before Medieval Times and has had its evolutions.

Here a couple of photos ..

Germanshepherdsmum

Are you writing a cookery book?

😂

Potato curry, salad, naan, clementines, nuts, and choc.

I think OP means what are you having today, not a comprehensive list of possible dishes.

I like both lunch and brunch. Both are delicious.

Certainly! Brunch and lunch offer a variety of options. Here are some ideas:

Brunch:

Avocado toast with poached eggs
Smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese
Belgian waffles with fresh berries and whipped cream
Spinach and feta omelette
Banana pancakes with maple syrup
Breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, black beans, and salsa
Greek yogurt parfait with granola and mixed fruits
Lunch:

Grilled chicken Caesar salad
Caprese sandwich with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil
Quinoa salad with roasted vegetables and feta
Shrimp and avocado salad
Margherita pizza with a side of mixed greens
Turkey and cranberry wrap
Lentil soup with crusty bread

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31st - Sunday.

A quick light Pasta for all 9 of us .. ( My husband, myself, my twins daughters & their husbands and our 3 grandchildren ).

Sunday 31st - 16.00:

All our best wishes for a Healthy, Successful & Happy New Year 2024 just ahead.

I’ve very much enjoyed your post and appetising photos, Frenchgalinspain.

Here’s wishing you a very Happy New Year!

They're really sweet, Fgins!