{"id":16751,"date":"2017-02-01T14:21:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T20:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flovalleynews.com\/?p=16751"},"modified":"2017-02-01T14:21:15","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T20:21:15","slug":"dining-divas-dive-right-into-the-new-year-with-new-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flovalleynews.com\/?p=16751","title":{"rendered":"Dining Divas Dive Right into The New Year with New Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Brunch at Our Lady of the Shrine in Belleville<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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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.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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And the fresh ideas for the upcoming year get everyone excited for what\u2019s to come. It\u2019s such a privilege to be a part of this dynamic group of considerate, creative, and crazy individuals. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This year\u2019s breakfast gathering took place at Our Lady of the Snow\u2019s Shrine in Belleville. Even though for some, you may \u201cnever get your money\u2019s worth\u201d at any buffet, the Shrine does a great job with the variety of foods offered (both for breakfast and lunch) and the quality. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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They have the typical \u201cbuffet\u201d issues. Like I don\u2019t recommend going for the last spoonful of scalloped potatoes, much less the last spoonful of anything in a pan. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThey\u2019re not hot,\u201d said Mama Diva.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cIf I had a dollar for every time I could tell you what she\u2019d say before she even says it,\u201d said Daughter Diva. Maybe wait until they refill the pan. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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And not everyone is going to like everything. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe scrambled eggs were okay,\u201d said one Diva \u201cI only tasted potatoes in that egg casserole,\u201d said the Opinionated Diva. \u201cI loved my omelet,\u201d replied the Satisfied Diva.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you go for an omelet, you can pick out all the ingredients, and they\u2019ll make it on the spot. As well, fresh Belgian waffles are available too. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe Biscuits and Gravy were great!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThere were scrambled eggs?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Buffets are hard. You try to get to it all, and you\u2019re not going to like it all. A couple Divas weren\u2019t impressed. They liked the place and the setting but didn\u2019t 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. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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More than likely you\u2019re going to overindulge so when the Prodigal Diva complained that there weren\u2019t enough brown desserts offered on the buffet, it was probably a good thing.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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 \u201csisters\u201d so look for more to come on that in future Divas.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A great way to start the new Dining Divas year.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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