A Memorable Mother's Day

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Memorable Mother's Day

 

No matter whether your mom lives near or far,

you can still send lots of love her way and provide

a full day of pampering in the form of her

favorite homemade treats.

 

Get brilliant ideas for breakfast in bed, and beyond!

You don't have to be a whiz in the kitchen to

make a whole day of memorable meals and

gourmet gifts for Mom.

 

*** Love from the Kitchen

From the day you were born, your mother has been

putting great effort and love into feeding and

nourishing you.

 

Show your appreciation on Mother's Day by taking

a turn at feeding her!

 

* Breakfast in Bed.

 

It doesn't have to be elaborate in order to be

wonderful and much-appreciated by Mom.

Simplicity can be elegant and beautiful.

A bowl of ripe fruit garnished with mint leaves;

a fresh pastry or muffin made by you or even bought

from a bakery; a pot of tea or coffee; and a

single flower in a bud vase or tied with a ribbon.

Serve on the nicest dishes in the house with a

linen napkin.

If your mother would rather eat at the table,

turn breakfast into a family affair.

Set her up in her favorite armchair with a cup of her

favorite hot beverage and her favorite magazine,

and call her to the table when breakfast is ready.

 

* Breakfast Out of Bed.

Instead of breakfast in bed, how about a Mother's

Day picnic?

Choose a nearby park, beach, mountain, or lake,

or even your own back yard.

Pack a basket with a linen tablecloth (make sure it's

okay to take it outside, though!), festive paper plates,

and the makings of a casual feast.

Try an assortment of salads -- pasta, bean, fruit,

or a loaf of fresh bread along with a selection of

cheeses and entrees.

For dessert, Mom will love brownies, cookies,

quick bread or strawberry shortcake.

Whatever you choose to make, do as much advance

preparation as possible.

Muffins, coffeecakes, rolls, or pastries can

be baked the night before and heated up in the oven

when ready to serve.

Fruit can be washed and sliced the night before.

Most salads are best when dressed at the

last minute, but most of the ingredients can be

chopped ahead of time.

 

* Delicious Gifts.

Get her a new cookbook -- a particular title she's

been wanting, or a book that explores a particular

cuisine that she likes -- and make the day's meals

out of it.

Go a step further and present her with coupons good

for more home-cooked meals -- prepared by you.

If your mom lives far away, you can still return

the favor for all of the homemade love she's given you.

Make her a care package with her favorite cookies

or hand-dipped chocolates, or a meal kit with the

makings of a decadent feast.

You could include gourmet pasta with a jar of sauce,

some homemade herb-infused olive oil, a bottle of

balsamic vinegar, favorite entree, and for dessert,

home-baked biscotti and some good espresso beans.

 

 

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My Special Thought To You:

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