Combine the fruits when serving. Fresh juices can be prepared the day before. Even at 10 in the morning, grapes and Brie, cantaloupe and Camembert are crowd pleasers and save cooking time. If you don't have the time to bake breads, buy them fresh. Warm just before serving and nestle within linen napkins in a basket.
Homemade spreads are great, but delicious varieties are also available in stores.
Vary French toast from the usual preparation and use breads like whole grain or cinnamon-raisin. If you are serving pancakes, use flours like whole wheat or oat flour for great flavor and added health benefits. Add delicious flavorings like nutmeg or cinnamon, extracts of vanilla or almond, and liqueurs like apple or orange to batters for waffles, pancakes, and French toast. Residual heat after the flame is off continues to cook the eggs. Place citrus wedges on the edge of juice glasses and cinnamon sticks inside hot mugs of coffee, hot chocolate, cider, and tea.