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A Gift of
Breakfast for Mom
By Brenda Hyde
Mother's Day
is almost here and what better gift for Mom, then a relaxing breakfast to start
the day! The key to a fun, easy surprise is to keep it simple and pretty.
This is a nice
breakfast for Mom or Grandma that isn't complicated, but will bring a happy
smile, and maybe even a few tears of joy.
The Food
Sausage: Buy a good brand of heat and serve sausages. They can be warmed
in the microwave, or cooked on low heat in a small skillet. (Younger children
should opt for the microwave.) Follow the directions on the package.
Waffles: Buy Mom's favorite flavor of waffles. Toast and serve with a generous
amount of the following Berry Butter. You can also sprinkle lightly with
confectioners sugar.
Berry Butter
Ingredients:
1 stick softened butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup strawberry preserves
1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Place butter, preserves and strawberries in a medium bowl and mix together by
hand with a wooden spoon. Transfer to a small bowl or container.
Strawberries and Cream: Purchase extra strawberries and a small container of
whipping cream or half and half. Slice the strawberries into a pretty glass or
bowl, sprinkle with sugar, and pour the cream over the berries until they are
barely covered. Garnish with a sprig of mint if you have it in your garden.
Fresh Orange Juice: Buy two or three large oranges. Cut in half and squeeze into
a glass. Be sure to remove the seeds with a spoon. You can also use a juicer if
you have one.
The Decorations
Buy a single rose or carnation and place in a pretty vase. Decorate Mom's
breakfast tray or place setting with doilies, or pretty cloth napkins. Place
your homemade card on the tray (see below).
Create your own homemade card for Mom by using colored paper, a white doily and
markers. Glue a doily to one side of the colored paper. Fold the paper in half
with the doily side out. You can cut a second doily into a heart shape and glue
to the front of your card. This one can be lightly colored, so your message will
show up. A crayon or chalk works well for this.
Use your marker to
write your message or draw decorations on the card. You can also find a poem by
visiting the local library. Ask the librarian to assist you in finding poetry
that would be suitable for using on a Mother's Day card.
The finishing
touch to a perfect Mother's Day breakfast is the clean up! Be sure to wash the
dishes, wipe down the kitchen and put everything away just as you found it.
Also, be sure to give Mom your biggest hug and tell her that you love her. This
in itself will be one of the best gifts she will receive.
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Brenda Hyde is a Mom of three, a wife, a writer and a cook who would love a
Mother's Day breakfast! For more recipes, tips and Mother's Day features visit
her at Seeds of Knowledge. http://seedsofknowledge.com. |
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Enjoy!
Mother's
Day: What mom really wants
Dads: put away your checkbooks. Kids: keep the change. What mom
really wants for Mother's Day is one of those things that money just
can't buy: the gift of time.
Anna
Jarvis - the Founder of Mother's Day
"A printed card means nothing except that you are too lazy
to write to the woman who has done more for you than anyone in the world.
And candy! You take a box to Mother - and then eat most of it yourself. A pretty
sentiment."
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