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Love it!

Blue and Yellow have always been one of my favorites! 

And this kitchen brings them together perfectly.

This is a small kitchen but you can't tell. I love the combination of the way they 

did some cupboards yellow and some blue. 

So Sweet.

But this feels like Brunch cooking to me...

so how about:

Ham and Egg Strata

From: http://southernfood.about.com

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups chopped asparagus, divided
• 6 cups cubed French bread or sourdough bread, divided
• 1 1/2 cups diced ham
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Blanch asparagus briefly in boiling water; drain well. Spoon 1 1/2 cups of the bread cubes into a buttered 2-quart casserole. Scatter half of the asparagus over the bread. Top with another 1 1/2 cups of bread cubes. Cover with the 1 1/2 cups diced ham. Top with another 1 1/2 cups bread cubes then layer remaining asparagus over that. Cover asparagus layer with remaining 1 1/2 cups bread cubes. Whisk together the eggs and milk; season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture evenly over the strata. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight to cook and serve the next morning. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. 

Poor over the top:

Spicy Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper
• hot pepper sauce, to taste

Preparation:

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; stir in flour and mustard until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Do not let mixture brown. Gradually add milk; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thickened and boiling. Boil 1 minute. Add cheese and continue stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.

Another great recipe site! I do favor this one...