Savoring the Season: A Farm Fresh Summer Brunch

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A Farm Fresh Summer Brunch

It is still summer around here and it is still HOT! As the sun continues to shine bright and heat everything up and the farm is full of vibrant colors, there’s no better way to celebrate summer’s bounty than with a picturesque brunch on the farm. I love any good reason to entertain and host friends and family and my husband’s Confirmation and First Holy Communion provided the perfect reason for a summer brunch late in this summer season. 

The Farm Setting:

Choose the Perfect Location: Scout the farm for a serene spot, perhaps under a shady tree or overlooking a picturesque view. We have a few options, but right now in front of our little log cabin, we have a shade master locust three that provides the perfect spot for sitting and we don’t even need umbrellas.

Rustic Decor: Embrace the farm’s charm with wooden tables, mason jar centerpieces, and wildflower bouquets. I love eucalyptus and wanted to stick to a greenery/botanical theme to match the invitations so I used that. 

Photo: @sara.maximoff.photographyFarm-Fresh Menu:

Fresh Fruits: Start with a refreshing fruit salad featuring seasonal favorites like berries, and melons. my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE fruit is honey-dew melon so you’d better believe I had that in there. 

 Homemade Pastries: Bake or buy flaky croissants and savory scones for a delightful carb addition. We did biscuits, croissants (full disclosure, I got them at Costco), and banana bread.

Farm Eggs: Scrambled, poached, or as a quiche, farm-fresh eggs are usually a must-have. This brunch did not have one. Our girls are so hot they are not laying eggs right now. Plus, I had many other choices so I figured it was fine. Normally, I’d say you’d have to have one.

Bacon or Sausage: Cook crispy bacon and savory sausage links for a hearty protein. We used our farm-raised pork in sausage patties. I also included sausage poboys with Sausage brought here with love straight from Louisiana and Jack Miller’s. 

Savory Sides: I made a hummus supreme with fresh tomatoes and basil grown out here and had regular old cheese and crackers for anyone who didn’t want to eat my sausage poboys. Cucumber Sandwiches with farm-fresh cucumbers and dill and Ham Pinwheels (again, our pork) rounded out the sides. Plus, I loved that all of these were pretty much finger foods. 

Preserves and Jams: Offer an assortment of homemade jams and preserves for a sweet touch. This brunch included Blackberry Jam, picked and preserved on our farm last summer, Peach Jam from a school fundraiser last year, preserved out here, and honey, of course. 

Beverages:

Juices: Provide a variety of fresh fruit juices, we had mimosas because well I always want mimosas. We also had a little bloody mary bar. 

Iced  Tea and Lemonade: Keep guests cool with iced beverages to beat the summer heat. The kiddos love lemonade so I always try to include that. The tea is always sweet if I’m making it and serving it. You could even include a fun simple syrup if you wanted.

Water Station: Hydration is key—set up a self-serve water station with infused water options. I always include water no matter what the other drink situation looks like. 

I put on a jazz dinner playlist and made sure it had some Harry Connick Jr and Michael Buble’ on it. 

A summer brunch on the farm offers a perfect blend of nature, fresh food, and a relaxed atmosphere. Squeeze every last drop out of summer and head outdoors for a little summer brunch. It will be an event to remember, filled with delicious memories and the joys of the great outdoors.