No, we aren’t recommending that you serve your overnight guests with fava beans and a nice chianti a la Hannibal Lector. We are suggesting that brunch is better than breakfast when you have a house full of overnight guests because
- Not everybody gets up at the crack of dawn
- Wine
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You can’t serve wine for breakfast without at least dinging the veneer of respectability I’m sure you’ve cultivated over the years. But you can drink at brunch. And though a bloody mary or mimosa is the typical choice, there’s no reason not to pour a proper wine.
Particularly if you’re serving something as toothsome and delicious as this egg scramble from Food & Style.
Scrambled Eggs with Shiitake, Swiss Chard & Fingerling Potatoes
Viviane’s recommendation of a pinot works. Really, any lighter red, lightly chilled, would be a great accompaniment. For those who feel that a white is better midday, I would recommend something with a bit more body, perhaps a Chardonnay. Even better, ditch the OJ and keep the bubbles: sparkling wine should pair beautifully, as well.
Enjoy those overnight guests!
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