An Imaginary Mother's Day Brunch Menu
Back in the days before becoming a mom myself (eep, 16 years ago), I used to be the Mother's Day Brunch planner. Now, we go out to brunch and we search high and low for the "best Mother's Day Brunch". We have tried nearly every brunch option within the 40-mile perimeter of where we live in search of that "special meal".
If I was still planning said Mother's Day Brunches, this is what I would consider for my dream "Imaginary Mother's Day Brunch" menu. (Note: These are some of my all-time favorites. Forgive me for picking some carb-heavy, comfort food selections, but Mother's Day is yet another holiday where we can throw all caution the wind, right?!?)
Menu Items:
Appetizers
Bread
State Fair Award-Winning Chive Biscuits
Top Secret Vanilla Pudding Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Salad
Everyone's Favorite Salad with Fresh Strawberries
Main Dish/Salads
Crab Mango Salad in Wonton Cups
Lynn's Roasted Shrimp Orzo Salad
Great American Gourmet Mac and Cheese
Desserts
Unbelievable Fresh Strawberry Pie
That Espresso Cake I've Been Raving About
The Gift I'd Give:
The Gift of Time - my favorite gift to give my mom while growing up were service-oriented projects that I could do to "help" my mom - cleaning the bathroom, making a meal - chores that would go beyond what was expected. As a mom, these are still "perfect gifts" in my opinion (hint, hint)! I still treasure the homemade cards from my kids with a sentiment or two. (These cards and affirmations help as a little reminder during the non-so-fun mom moments.)
Remember there are "moms" out there of all kinds to recognize on Mother's Day, not just the mothers of children/teens/grown adults but the furry animal mama's or women that serve in a "mom-like role", to include aunts, grandmas and others helping raise children in any capacity.
