Cold brunch is the perfect treat for hot weather

Summer is hot. This is known. No one expects summer to be cold. But this summer and last summer have been strangely hot.my lovely city broke that record My single air conditioning unit struggles to keep the living room below 80 degrees F because of “continuous days with temperatures over 95 degrees F.” I enjoy it.)

Needless to say, I don’t like cooking now, but I still love eating. Cooking breakfast and brunch foods like splattering bacon, poached eggs in boiling water, and mountains of steamed pancakes can be particularly stressful, but it doesn’t stop me from eating breakfast and brunch, especially on weekends.

Luckily, there are plenty of morning-friendly foods that taste incredible when served chilled, or at least at room temperature, but don’t require the oven or stove to be on.

make a breakfast salad

the breakfast salad very popular Here at Lifehacker, there are many different reasons.We have a guide to making the best breakfast salad here, but the key to making in the sweltering heat is to choose ingredients that don’t need to be cooked, or at least not right before serving. Boil the eggs. Chill in the refrigerator overnight. Substitute prosciutto for bacon if you want a cured pork product.

Other than that, it’s the usual salad-making ordeal.make a sour dressing This bacon fat vinaigrettee—and involve as many fresh summer vegetables (or fruits) as possible. humble tater tot—Cook in an air fryer that doesn’t produce much heat.

Cherish the Three Cs (Charcuterie, Cheese, Chilled Seafood)

The breakfast board is basically a charcuterie and cheese board plus breakfast and is one of my favorite weekend treats.. innocent egg WhatEat a lot of salty meat for support and eat a lot.me too Big fan of breakfast patties as the spread is pretty wide Gorgeous.If you want to add a feeling of breakfast, round things along with Fashionable croissants, commercially available scones, etc. Good jams, and lots of fresh ones seasonal fruit. (Need a breakfast board theme? Several here.)

Don’t forget to look out for sea treasures as well as meats and cheeses. Oysters are a fun way for him to start the day (especially Blood Orange and Bacon Mignonette), A horseradish-filled shrimp or crab cocktail sits next to a Bloody Mary, and the caviar is perfectly comforting. on the bed of carbs for breakfast(What is a blini? small pancakes?) Be sure to cook (or buy) the blini the night before when it’s cool.When Don’t overthink it. There’s a reason bagels and lox are an iconic no-prep breakfast.

Serve cold fried chicken.

One of my favorite breakfasts, regardless of temperature, is leftover chilled fried chicken.gave my explanation obsession with cold birds Before, but just to summarize:

Delicious cold fried chicken. Unlike other fried foods, such as French fries, which used to be hot and are now cold, fried chicken remains crunchy. The grease congeals, forming a thin layer of what I like to call “chicken butter,” and the seasoning shines brighter when it’s no longer fighting the hot grease for flavor space. It’s no exaggeration to say that I prefer cold fried chicken to fresh hot chicken (although it’s certainly a close call).

Order a big box or bucket of chicken from your favorite chicken joint, put it in the fridge overnight, and serve it with some kind of bread with honey and jam.d tomato slices, and lots of bright bubbles.

Don’t forget your drink

Everyone is mildly dehydrated right now, so drinks are even more important than usual. Mimosas and Merries are fine, but a big pitcher of water (with lemon and cucumber slices added for extra appeal). ), or supplemented with a chilled can of seltzer.

If you serve coffee, make it ice creamand consider Also a pitcher of iced tea.Tea may not be so hydrating It’s pure water, but it’s still more moist than champagne or orange juice. every ounce hydration is important.