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A lot of people like to hate on brunch. The eggs are overpriced, the “special” is always something the restaurant is trying to get rid of, and the coffee is never quite right. Even The New York Times called brunch the “mealtime equivalent of a Jeff Koons sculpture.” But all these perspectives come from being a restaurant patron, and not a server. So let me tell you right now: Your server probably hates brunch even more than you do.

Here are five reasons brunch really is the worst shift to work at a restaurant if you’re a server. And to the commenters who will undoubtedly cry, “But you’re paid to do this! Stop complaining!” please tell me that you enjoy every last second of your paid gig. Working in a restaurant can be incredibly fun, but it’s not always enjoyable, and brunch is the best example of this fact.

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There’s so much to love about the classic Italian-American combination of pasta and meatballs — the simplicity, the ease of customization, and the absolutely delicious way it perfumes your house with cozy smells. This time around, double down on everything you love about this combo in the form of a baked casserole to serve the hungriest of crowds. To keep things interesting we’re introducing a smoky element with the addition of fire-roasted tomatoes and smoked mozzarella cheese.

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Coconut oil is all the rage these days. People use it to supplement their diet with a healthy fat source, or for oil pulling.

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You do not have to spend a million dollars on holiday gifts this year. Not even close. It’s true — you can shop on a budget and still give some pretty impressive gifts.

All of these look decently spendy, but each one is $23 or less. In fact, you can buy every single thing here (including multiples of one item!) for $163.

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From Apartment Therapy → Take Your Storage Up A Level With These Smart Shelving Hacks

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When it comes time to host brunch this holiday season, use this recipe that can feed a crowd. It also offers a fancy (yet super-easy!) upgrade to the classic ham and cheese breakfast casserole, starting with cubes of day-old sourdough soaked in a velvety custard that’s laced with rich caramelized onions, bits of ham, and sharp provolone cheese. Better yet, we’re making this casserole in a springform pan so it bakes into an elegant round that you can slice into hearty portions for brunch — or perhaps even dinner.

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If you’re doing a lot of entertaining this holiday season, you’ll want to have an easy yet impressive dessert recipe up your sleeve. You know, something you can whip up (pun intended) in a matter of minutes with a couple pantry staples you always have on hand.

This Nutella mousse is an excellent choice.

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For many, travel brings to mind far-flung destinations from Tokyo to Timbuktu, but at Kitchn, we’re of the opinion that travel is about more than these once-in-a-lifetime trips. Travel is a day trip to wine country, a drive to the antiques fair a few towns over, or even an exploration of a different neighborhood in your very own city. Travel, for us, is about the everyday explorations that broaden our horizons — and, of course, provide opportunities to taste new and delicious foods.

With this guiding principle in mind, we’re thrilled to bring you Kitchn’s very first Bite-Sized Guide, our take on the practical and accessible destination guide for the cook and food-lover.

The first trip we’d like to take with you is to the Catskills. About two hours from New York by train or car, this area is the perfect weekend jaunt for New Yorkers and accessible enough to be a day trip for visitors to the city.

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We love to travel, but a new town can feel overwhelming, especially if time is tight. Our Bite-Sized Guides lift the pressure to sort through every recommendation and review, and give you the perfect introduction to a new town, with a walking tour of just one neighborhood we love.

For the Catskills we chose Hudson, New York — a charming village a day trip from the East Coast. Start with breakfast and end with lunch on our illustrated, step-by-step walk (there’s even a map!). Have the perfect morning getaway, guided by food writer and Catskills resident Sarah Copeland. Not traveling any time soon? Consider this a five-minute virtual vacation at your desk. Ready to go?

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