Brunch Club
Brunch isn’t just a meal.
It’s a party! There’s always
an excuse to celebrate:
Mother’s Day, May Day,
graduation, Easter, book
club—the list goes on. It’s as
much about the entertaining,
decorating, and socializing
as it is the cooking. So don’t
get stuck in the kitchen;
instead ask guests to bring
one of these make-ahead,
totable recipes. Then have fun
dressing your table with pink
pieces and pretty blooms.BLUSH ELEMENT PLATES
With matte bottoms,
glossy tops, and a goes-
with-everything hue,
these stoneware plates
are your table’s daytime
version of the little black
dress. $28 for four
salad plates, $32 for
four dinner plates at
worldmarket.comOPALHOUSE PROTEAS FLORAL TABLE THROW
This tassled 50x50-inch cotton throw
offers a fun, modern take on the floral
tablecloth. $18 at target.comrecipe on page 110
This set-it-and-forget-it ham
stays warm in the slow cooker
until the rest of the meal is ready.