For Mother’s Day all I have requested is breakfast in bed. Well, breakfast in bed…and no whining, a chicken coop and maybe some new Louboutins (my guess is that I’ll get one of the four, the one that involves a cup of coffee). If you’re looking for ideas for making mom’s morning special or simply want to drop a hint to some less-than-prepared family members, here are some of my tried and true breakfast recipes:
Toast some good, crusty bread, smear with butter and marmalade or jam—simple and delicious.
Making pancakes in the morning is a breeze if you mix and store dry ingredients in a sealed container in your pantry — I often quadruple the recipe. Then, come breakfast time just mix 1 cup of the dry mix with 1 cup buttermilk and 2 eggs. This yields about 10, 4-5″ pancakes with ease.
Princess crepes are our special weekend breakfast treat (and I have it on good authority that princes like them too). To make them extra special, simply melt a handful of chocolate chips and brush into the crepes before rolling.
When Donald Link was here, he taught me this great tip for making the perfect egg. This quick video shows you a couple of tricks to get you to egg perfection.
Homemade granola layered with greek yogurt and fresh berries makes a beautiful parfait.
Photo by Erin Feinblatt
Banana bread, or banana toast is an even easier option that my mom used to make for me when I was little.
Mushroom frittata is an great dish that you can make using only one pan.
Whatever your plans are, if you’re a mom, I hope you feel spoiled all day!
Out of everything that goes into the holiday, though, I think that one of the most special things about Christmas for our family is the Christmas stocking. Let’s face it, the holiday would be a lot simpler if we didn’t do them, but there is just something so delightful in seeing the girl’s faces as they empty their self-contained “treasure chest” of fun little items that were chosen just for them. Of course, grown-ups can enjoy stockings too (I know I do). So, with this in mind, I’ve put together a list of my favorite stocking-stuffers for this year:
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In preparation for our trip to Italy my friend Samantha, a local jewelry designer, www.adessoshop.com, has been tutoring me in Italian. She lived in Italy for 5 years and we have had so much fun together. On one of the mornings we sipped espresso, spoke Italian and snacked on banana bread, which I have tailored to make it healthier and in an attempt to fit into my tight Italian pants! I use Greek yogurt, not only is it tasty but it’s low in carbohydrates Continue reading…
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I love when we have friends for dinner or visiting from out of town, to bake something for them to enjoy the following morning. Your guests will appreciate this thoughtful gesture, especially if they have a little too much wine and have to wake up to hungry little children the next day! My signature offerings are a yummy, moist banana bread or my crunchy homemade granola. I like to wrap it up pretty with a hand-made tag, some raffia and a sprig from the garden, Continue reading…
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Sshh…This is my secret, go-to recipe, I am in the mood to share today! I tweaked this recipe from one in Martha Stewart Entertaining, which is a great resource for fail proof entertaining recipes…
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