Mimosa Sundays

Sundays hold different meanings to all of us and most of us hold it as a sacred day of rest. For me Sundays are a day to remind myself of the things that I enjoy in life, Fucking Mimosas! Brunch with mimosas and a perfect way to spend the afternoon after a night of face down passed out drunk and a morning of kicking some dude ot of your room so you can pass the fuck back out. When ten to eleven o'clock comes around all you want is food and relaxation (in the form of alcoholic beverage because you are really punishing your body for failing you the night before) preferably with friends. As a pastry cook, I rarely have a Sunday off of work. When I do, I like to make it count.

Ritual:

A lot people have a ritual for when they wake up on a day off. First thing I love to take my time dressing to remind myself that I am not just an employee, I am an awesome chick. I would recommend that anyone who wears a uniform of any variety to do the same. Afterwards I hit the town for munchies and shit.

Off to Brunch:

One of my favorite Sunday activities is grabbing or making brunch with my friends. I categorize my brunch haunts by what I am in the mood for.

Vin de Set in midtown has the most legit breakfast sausage that I have ever had the opportunity to taste. I’m talking about the shit your sausage dreams are made of. Just the right amount of heavenly fat, mouth pleasing texture, and taste that can rival that of chocolate and good sex in the best place you can think of with the hottest guy you could dream up (including all the emotional tidbits).  As if the sausage wasn’t enough in the meat department, they also feature Prime Rib and lamb carving stations along with a waffle station and dessert bar just  in case you haven't had the opportunity to check in with god yet to say thank you.. All you can drink Mimosas can be added for a mere $12.00, which is a great value if you have more than one.

One Place I visited recently was Brasserie by Niche. To describe Brasserie as crowded would be a dramatic understatement and don’t expect much in the way of service. Those dicks don't give a fuck. They will straight up ignore the shit out of you. For real, make a reservation. So why is it worth mentioning? The food was amazing and affordable. For $10.00 I experienced succulent ham and perfectly poached eggs blanketed with a smooth and creamy hollandaise all on brioche toast (aka Eggs Benedict). My food experience was so satisfying that my lexicon doesn't do it justice so I will just say bangin. For a cocktail, I opted out of the Mimosa and instead ordered the Violet 75 which is comprised of gin, crème de violette, lemon, and champagne. From the first sip, I was overcome with a winning feeling. From my prospective, the cocktail did its job.

Occasionally, I am called upon in my role as a best friend. My bestie often has touring bands as guest and we like to cook brunch for them together. This seemingly selfless activity actually gives us a chance to bond and talk while working together to make the task more recreational. The last time I had the chance to cook brunch we made Bananas Foster Belgian waffles, locally sourced bacon, and a cayenne Parmesan potato hash. For the Waffles, I would suggest you favorite waffle recipe but if you don’t have one try http://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-waffle-youll-ever-eat-90629. For the Bananas Foster topping, start melting a half stick of butter in your saucepan. Add one cup of brown sugar and let it cook, stirring occasionally, till the mixture is homogeneous. Then add four bananas sliced on a bias about an inch thick and cook for about a minute. Then add a ¼ c alcohol of your choice and cook down for another minute. I prefer using bourbon but other use spiced rum, banana liquor, or a mixture of the two. Potato hash is more versatile and can include much of the ingredients you may have around the house. I small diced and cooked the potatoes in a small amount of cooking oil for a bit first. Then I added onions, red peppers, and a little stock and cooked a bit longer. Next, when the potatoes are almost tender enough to eat, I added kosher salt, pepper, a light covering of shredded Parmesan, and a dusting of cayenne pepper over the top the covered the pan till the Parmesan was melted. For Beverages we served organic orange juice, coffee, and tea on a beverage station. Needless to say, our efforts where much appreciated.

Whether you spend your Sundays eating, drinking, or spending quality time with friends and family, the most important thing to remember is to leave the stress at work and give in to the St. Louis lifestyle. This can be attained in a variety of ways but my favorite by far is Mimosa Sunday.