Have you ever come across one of those posts that says something like: “All I want is to find mom friends who share my values, love coffee walks and endless conversations, and — ideally — live next door. Is that too much to ask?”
Well, let me tell you: I found that dream niche.
It just so happens that my two best friends are my neighbors. We are all mothers, with kids around the same age, and while we are completely different in personality, our core values are perfectly aligned — and that’s exactly why I treasure our bond so much.
There’s something incredibly powerful about finding a group of women where you feel good simply by being together. Pure realness. No judgment. Just mothers supporting each other, whether it’s by listening, helping, or just sitting side by side with a coffee in hand and 400 conversations happening at once.
It feels freeing — a rare kind of friendship where you can show up exactly as you are, with both your good and your messy parts, and still feel deeply accepted.
(And before I get overly sentimental and start crying, let’s move on…)
One thing we love to do? Get together — no excuse needed.
And one thing I love to do? Host.
Why Brunch is the Perfect Gathering
Brunch is, hands down, my favorite event to host: early enough to leave the day open, yet indulgent enough to create something special. Plus, it’s a win-win — the kids play, the parents relax, and by evening, everyone is ready for the bedtime routine.
For our latest get-together, I created a brunch I’m genuinely proud of, and I want to share exactly how it came together — just in case you’re thinking about hosting your own.
How I Designed the Perfect Brunch
I curated three main boards:
1. The Crudités Board
Bright, fresh, and full of flavor — paired with three homemade dips.
Vegetables included:
- Boston lettuce
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Mini peppers
- Broccoli
Three Dips:
- Green Onion Yogurt Dip:
1 cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup finely chopped green onion, juice of ½ lemon, 1 clove garlic (minced or pressed), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried onion, salt and pepper to taste. Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. - Curried Labneh Dip:
1 cup labneh, 1 tbsp curry powder, ½ clove garlic (minced), juice of 1 lemon, salt to taste. Stir and chill before serving. - Beet Hummus:
Blend 2 roasted beets, 1 can of chickpeas (plus ¼ cup aquafaba, the chickpea water), ¼ cup tahini, juice of 1 lemon, and salt to taste in a food processor until smooth.
Trust me — these dips were a major hit.
2. The Sweet Spread
- Oat waffles (homemade)
- Fresh croissants from a downtown boulangerie
- Strawberries, blueberries, grapes, clementines
- Small jars with homemade strawberry jam, maple syrup, and honeycomb
3. The Cheese and Bread Board
- Burrata
- Soft artisanal cheeses
- Goat cheese spread with nuts and sundried tomatoes
- Fresh artisanal breads from a local bakery
- Pita crackers
4. Egg White Muffins
Recipe:
- 500g liquid egg whites
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes
- ¼ onion finely chopped
- 6-7 large mushrooms (baby bella or cremini)
Sauté the onions and mushrooms in olive oil until caramelized. In a separate bowl, mix the egg whites, ricotta, cheddar, sundried tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Once cooled, fold in the mushrooms.
Fill a muffin tray (greased if needed), sprinkle extra cheddar and Parmesan on top, and bake at 375°F for about 40 minutes until golden and firm.
5. Fresh Cold-Pressed Juice
A refreshing blend of carrot, apple, fennel, lemon, lime, and grapefruit.
The Final Touches
My friends brought their specialties: Christine made mouthwatering chocolate and pistachio babka, while Isa spoiled us with her addictive blueberry scones and fresh lemonade.
The table looked like it was set for royalty — but the real queens were us: mothers, friends, women, simply being together.
The house turned into a joyful chaos, full of kids’ laughter, crumbs, conversations, and pure happiness.
These are the moments I cherish the most about motherhood:
Finding people you can mother alongside, in a safe and loving village of your own creation.
They say it takes a village to raise children — and I know now that I have found mine.
So if you’re thinking of hosting your own brunch, take this as your inspiration: it doesn’t have to be fancy or perfect. It just needs to be real — good food, good people, and a lot of heart.
And if you’re not a fan of cooking, everything can be store-bought — just use this guide as your muse for styling your table into something unforgettable.
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