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A Gift of Breakfast for Mom
By Brenda Hyde
Whether it's Mom's birthday, Mother's Day or just a "thank you",
what better gift for
her, 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 or birthday card.
The finishing touch to a perfect 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.
About the author
Brenda Hyde is a wife and Mom of three, a freelance writer, bookseller and editor of Seeds of Knowledge.
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