Southern Brunch!

     Nothing completes a great brunch with friends or family like a refreshing drink to pair it with. Sangria is a wine  punch which originated in Spain. The best thing about Sangria is, their very easy to make. It can also be a popular drink among guest at a party that are not really wine drinkers. There is no specific wine that must be used when making a Sangria. Red or white wine will make any Sangria recipe taste great.

***Recipe for thought***     Crisp Flounder & Spinach Omelet with White Wine Sangria

4 flounder filets                                        4 large eggs
1 bag Louisianna Fish Meal                  1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbsps Quick Grits                                  1/2 cup fresh chopped spinach
1 cup water                                              salt & pepper to taste
2 cups olive oil                                        PAM cooking spray

1 bottle of white wine (Riesling)                                1/2 cup sliced seedless grapes
1 cup white grape juice                                              1/2 cup sliced pineapple
1/2 cup white sugar                                                    1 1/2 cup ginger ale


     Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat and lightly bread flounder filets with Louisianna fish meal. Fry fish in heated oil, turning occasionally. Set cooked fish aside to cool. In a medium size bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper.  Spray your pan well with cooking spray and cook eggs in omelet form, adding cheddar cheese and chopped spinach to egg. Bring cup of water to a boil and add quick grits. Cook grits for 1 minute and stir well until grits thicken. 
     In a large drinking pitcher, combine Riesling, white grape juice, ginger ale, and white sugar, Stir in sliced grapes and pineapple. Chill drink over ice or refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. This meal would be great for a Spring Saturday brunch. It could also be added to a list of ideas for Mother's Day.