If you wait three decades, sometimes reunions can actually happen. Blue-eyed family traversed the country to a greeting of Sunday brunch at ChezHelvetica.  Barefoot Contessa’s Baked French Toast Casserole, made with Challah and a Streussel topping, starred as the centerpiece for our guests of German and Irish ancestry. Roasted Aidell’s Chicken Apple Breakfast sausage accompanied the French Toast, then all doused with sweet Maple Syrup.  Fagé Yogurt, Blueberries and Raspberries filled farmers market Peaches, adding even more delight.

    

Lively, heart-felt conversation about family matriarchs long gone, grand children (even great, great grand children) and current interests filled the afternoon, sweetened with delectable Chocolates from Bruge, Belgium. Then it was off to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass or Yosemite or Home, which we are so fortunate to have!

💕 In honor of Grace Hahne, Dolly McGarry and Edna Sentner