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quick and easy brunch dish

today, i’m dishing up a quick and easy brunch dish. avocado toast can be made in countless ways with your favorite toppings. but don’t think avocado toast is just for brunch. it’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. once you get the hang of making it, i know it will be on repeat. all you really need are two ingredients: toast and avocado.

happy friday, gang! we’re inching our way towards Halloween. it’s T minus 9. the weather has been absolutely gorgeous in Georgia the past week, so i’ve been spending oodles of time in the backyard. Oscar too! this is the time of year i love to entertain on the screen porch or the patio.  

friday outfit

fridays are for kicking back but with style. it’s safe to say loungewear is here to stay. but that doesn’t mean we have to lounge around in dingy sweatshirts and ratty sweatpants. these days it’s common to elevate your joggers and sweatshirt with platform sneakers and a blazer. it’s the perfect friday outfit whether you’re staying in or headed out for pizza at your neighborhood restaurant. y’all know i’m on a Banana Republic kick this year. this sweater hoodie was calling my name, so i couldn’t resist adding it to my closet. it goes perfectly with a pair of joggers from J.Crew purchased last spring, although BR has a matching sweater  jogger. platform sneakers from Vince have been on style repeat for over a year, and a plaid blazer from Talbots adds spit and polish to a casual ootd.

similar table | dining chairs | cushionswicker chairs | side table

bakers rack  | bamboo melamine dishes | melamine platter | wicker basket | frosted candle holder | domed candle holder

Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar

when i entertain, i love to keep things easy breezy. setting up a coffee bar and a bloody mary/mimosa bar for brunch lets my guests serve themselves freeing me to tend to the main course and spend time with them. a beverage tub (similar here) filled with ice keeps the orange juice, Prosecco, and bloody mary mix cold and ready to serve. garnishes for the drinks are prepped ahead of time and placed in ramekins. the old-fashioned glasses passed down from my mother are rimmed with Old Bay Seasoning. 

Quick and Easy Brunch Dish

avocados are a versatile fruit to slice, mash, or fill. a source of vitamin C, E, K, and B6, they also provide omega3 fatty acids, and they’re loaded with fat. the good kind that keeps you full between meals. avocado toast has been popular for years with no signs of slowing. 

this simple avocado toast recipe makes a quick and easy brunch dish more exciting. once you learn the basics for preparing the base, then you’ve mastered the recipe. toasting the bread is the easy part. start with a basic combination of avocado toast, then get adventurous. avocado toast goes with anything and everything, even a classic bacon and egg combination. i chose two recipes to get you started.

first up is an easy, classic flavor combination of mashed avocado, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil. fresh grape tomatoes and/or chopped parsley is sprinkled on top. add some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. this is a great everyday option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

want a spin on bagel and lox? the toast gets slathered with tangy cream cheese, mashed avocado, and then topped with all of the traditional ingredients. If you have it on hand, red onion, smoked salmon, capers, and even dill, take this east coast staple to the next level. didn’t i tell you this was a quick and easy brunch dish?

 placemats | similar napkins | flatware | dinner plates | bee glassware | similar pitcher

wicker chairs | side table | faux fern

sweater jogger | sweater hoodie | blazer | sneakers

oscar, and i wish you a lovely weekend!

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  1. Cherrie

    Oscar is so cuteโ€ฆ..looking right into the camera๐Ÿฅฐ

    1. some weeks he is so over having his photo taken. other weeks like this one he’s ready for his closeup. he is such a hoot!

  2. Never thought of combining a blazer with a hoodie and jogger pants….. I really like it!! Great food and of course, what a great dog!โค๏ธ Have a wonderful weekend

    1. it’s a nice twist to a cute athleisure look. happy weekend, Janet!

  3. Georgia Peach

    Don’t you wish we could have 8 mos of this glorious weather ?
    So beautiful,but so fleeting.
    I get out and enjoy every minute!
    Love this recipe. Avocado toast. Yum!
    This blazer is just one example of classic investment pieces that when properly cared for are such a wonderful wardrobe staple.
    I have one nearly identical I bought at Talbots nearly twenty years ago. I can style it so many different ways.
    You and Oscar have a lovely Fall weekend ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ

    1. we need to bottle this weather and sell it! have a great weekend!

  4. Pam

    Thanks for giving the nutrition information. I really appreciate it.

  5. Becky

    Hi Beth!
    Besides the comfy ootd, charming Oscar and yummy brunch ideas, I noticed the candle light fixture above your table on your porch. Just what our porch needs. Please share where you found it. And thank you for all the ideas that make life more enjoyable!
    Becky

  6. Kathy Stinson

    I just love Oscar’s face. I was wondering what bread do you use for the Avocado Toast. I am trying my best to eat healthy to stay around for. my grandbabies!

  7. Barbara

    Hi, Beth! You and Oscar are beyond adorable together!! Thanks for such a practical, classy post! Have a great weekend!

  8. Kathleen McDermott

    Charming outfit. Such an appealing pairing of pieces. Perfect inspiration for a Saturday outfit to shop and run errands. Cozy and comfy too. The avocado toast is a great idea for an easy supper. I think Iโ€™ll pair it with a corn salad. Maybe French fries too! P.S. Loved your takes on Mirandaโ€™s outfits – all a joy to behold

  9. I love this casual outfit for lounging around the house or running to the grocery store or hanging in the yard. I just received this same blazer a couple of weeks ago and what another cute way to wear it. Oscar is so sweet!

  10. I love your entertainment ideas & recipes on Fridays. I am a big fan of avocado toast. Please try a poached or over-easy egg on top of avocado toast! Yummy!

  11. Maeve

    I look forward to Oscar and your recipes all week.. I’m going to make the fancy avaocado toast for Sunday bkfast – perfect. I’ve been disappointed in recent unlined Talbot’s jackets: the one you picked is a winner: gorgeous colors and shorter length. Would not wear with hoodie b/c I’d have to size up (and then couldn’t wear otherwise). Maybe tie something likw your vibrant green v-neck aweater around shoulders as another look?

    1. Maeve

      (I meant as well to highlight that the blazer lined.)

  12. NC All The Way

    Beth,

    Awesome outfit — love the Talbots blazer! Oscar … such a smart guy!
    I also appreciate your recipes and have always liked what I’ve tried.
    Happy weekend ~

  13. NC All The Way

    Beth,

    Awesome outfit — I love the plaid Talbots blazer! I’ve been eyeing that. Oscar … such a handsome, intelligent guy!
    I also appreciate your recipes and have always liked what I’ve tried.
    Happy weekend ~

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