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Dining Divas Dive Right into The New Year with New Ideas
Brunch at Our Lady of the Shrine in Belleville
I always enjoy the first Dining Divas outing for a new year. Attendance is typically larger than normal because we gather together for Sunday brunch. Sharing the joy-filled holiday stories are so delightful and most of us are still in the happy, holiday mode.
And the fresh ideas for the upcoming year get everyone excited for what’s to come. It’s such a privilege to be a part of this dynamic group of considerate, creative, and crazy individuals.
This year’s breakfast gathering took place at Our Lady of the Snow’s Shrine in Belleville. Even though for some, you may “never get your money’s worth” at any buffet, the Shrine does a great job with the variety of foods offered (both for breakfast and lunch) and the quality.
They have the typical “buffet” issues. Like I don’t recommend going for the last spoonful of scalloped potatoes, much less the last spoonful of anything in a pan.
“They’re not hot,” said Mama Diva.
“If I had a dollar for every time I could tell you what she’d say before she even says it,” said Daughter Diva. Maybe wait until they refill the pan.
And not everyone is going to like everything.
“The scrambled eggs were okay,” said one Diva “I only tasted potatoes in that egg casserole,” said the Opinionated Diva. “I loved my omelet,” replied the Satisfied Diva.
If you go for an omelet, you can pick out all the ingredients, and they’ll make it on the spot. As well, fresh Belgian waffles are available too.
“The Biscuits and Gravy were great!”
“There were scrambled eggs?”
Buffets are hard. You try to get to it all, and you’re not going to like it all. A couple Divas weren’t impressed. They liked the place and the setting but didn’t love what they tried. The consensus in the group was that the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings were the favorite, and the Fried Chicken was juicy and flavorful too.
More than likely you’re going to overindulge so when the Prodigal Diva complained that there weren’t enough brown desserts offered on the buffet, it was probably a good thing.
We had plenty of room. We could hear each other. And everyone seemed to be in a great mood. What a way to kick off the New Year! The ladies came up with some exciting ideas for less fortunate Diva “sisters” so look for more to come on that in future Divas.
The Shrine is always a great place to visit no matter what the season or the reason and even with or without more brown desserts.
A great way to start the new Dining Divas year.
