Sometimes, my
event planning college memories come rushing back, and I do things like plan
Moonlight Brunch Potlucks with coworkers for a Monday night. The idea came from
an event that Quinnipiac University After Dark would put on during finals week
every semester- we would serve a HUGE free breakfast buffet at midnight, and
people went nuts. Free hashbrowns when you’re up studying at midnight for a
final? Pretty great.
(Here's a picture from this year's QUAD Moonlight Breakfast. Good job keeping the tradition going, guys!)
Much to my
delight, when I suggested the real-life grown-up version of the event, instead
of looking at me like a weirdo, there were about 15 girls who were totally on
board with me. Maybe it had to do with the promise of alcohol on a Monday
night.
I found a
great website, Sign Up Genius, where I could have everyone decide what they
wanted to bring. The categories were Sweet (think donuts, pancakes, French toast,
etc.) Savory (think eggs, bacon hashbrowns), Bubbly (dranks) and Yogurt Bar!
The yogurt bar was my way of making froyo a breakfast thing- Greek yogurt with all
different toppings including granola, fruits and different chocolate candies.
When we
showed up at my coworker’s apartment, after she graciously offered to host, she
had bought us each the CUTEST little Mason jar with a crazy straw for us to
drink our mimosas, screwdrivers, champagne and Bloody Marys out of.
(Most important station, obviously)
Soon, the
food spread starting growing, and I started drooling. Everything looked soo
damn tasty. First of all, my friend had brought Dougnut Plant donuts. One bite
of the tres leche- and I was launched into a love affair with donuts that is
still going strong (more on that to come).
(And with that, the donut addiction began!)
There was
also a French toast casserole with blueberry preserve sauce/topping that was
homemade and out of this world. Someone else made a cheesy potato and bacon
casserole, there were pop-tarts, quiche, cannoli, cookies, and my contribution:
peanut butter banana oatmeal casserole with blueberries and strawberries.
I slaved away
on this masterpiece, and I think it came out pretty good! I unfortunately did
it so long ago, that I can’t remember which recipe I used. It was something verysimilar to this though, if you want to give it a try! I also baked in some
blueberries and strawberries, and then decorate the top with fruit since it’s
all about presentation!
It was such a
fun night with fun people and a gorgeous view of this beautiful city! I’m so
happy everyone liked the idea, and thinking back on it now, it’s making me want
to plan another potluck soon! Any good potluck theme ideas?
