A Sunday Brunch

If the idea of entertaining friends for a dinner makes you want to hide under the covers, but you still feel a desire to host guests, consider Sunday brunch.  Brunch food can be casual so the effort is not as great as a full-on sit down dinner.  Think bagels with lox and salmon spread, a large quiche or frittata to feed the crowd, a big bowl of fruit salad, yummy sweets bought from your local bakery.  A big pitcher of OJ, coffee and maybe an offering of a mimosa or a Bloody Mary, and you are all set for a swell time.  Sunday tends to be a relaxed day, but Saturday would certainly work too. Have jazz playing in the background.  Light a few candles.  Then get ready to have fun at your own party.