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Brunch
Sunday morning has a comfortable pace of its own. A long brunch gives everyone time to get talking without it feeling like an appointment.
The comfortable pace of a Sunday
Sunday morning has a relaxed pace of its own, and brunch makes perfect use of it. Unlike a lunch with a fixed beginning and end, a good brunch stretches out: you eat, you talk, you allow yourself a second coffee, you let the time pass. That leisureliness gives everyone room to fall into conversation without it feeling like an appointment.
Something for everyone
The lovely thing about brunch is the variety. Sweet and savoury, breakfast and lunch, all side by side – everyone finds what they fancy. At a brunch at home everyone contributes something, and the table is rich and varied at once. That abundance and freedom of choice make brunch a sociable occasion at which nobody goes hungry.
The ideal setting for new people
Brunch is one of the most relaxed ways to meet new people in easy company. The informal atmosphere, the shared food and the sheer amount of time take away any stiffness. You fall into conversation easily, move between people, laugh together. If you want to gather a group around you, brunch is the perfect, welcoming format.
Tips for getting started
- Allow plenty of time – a good brunch lives on stretching out.
- At a brunch at home everyone contributes something; that makes the table rich effortlessly.
- Mix sweet and savoury so there is something for every taste.
- Make sure there is plenty of coffee and other drinks – they keep people at the table.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between brunch and breakfast?
Brunch combines breakfast and lunch, usually later in the morning, and offers both sweet and savoury food. Above all, it takes its time.
Why does brunch suit meeting new people?
The relaxed atmosphere and the sheer amount of time take away any stiffness. Conversation comes easily without it feeling like a fixed appointment.
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