Mother’s Day Special: Treat Her to Brunch!
My mom loves to eat, almost as much as I do! And if I could, I’d make my mamasita a yummy brunch for Mother’s Day! Here are some awesome recipes I found on MarthaStewart.com that I’d love to try for a very special occasion.
Baked French Toast with Raspberry Sauce is an essential for any special occasion brunch. The recipe is totally up my alley – you can prep the night before and make it the very next morning, which means I don’t have to spend all morning cooking!
One dish that is synonymous with Mom and my childhood was warm banana bread with Häagen-Dazs Rum Raisin ice cream – YUM! Why not modernize what I consider a classic for her and make Banana-Raisin Bread Pudding? Only I’d kick it up a notch and add some rum into the recipe to give it that nostalgic touch.
Any meal wouldn’t be complete without a few drink recipes now would it? Juice up a concoction of apricot and grapefruit as a nice alternative to the hum-drum orange or apple juice with brunch.
Or, if your mom is like mine and doesn’t mind a light cocktail, try making an easy, refreshing punch with Crystal Light Citrus Splash mix, club soda and vodka – Grey Goose, please.
Enjoy these recipes and make a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch to celebrate the most important woman in your life – Mom!
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{Images: MarthaStewart.com, RD.com}
On May 1st, 2008 Xtine said:
like the alcoholic touches.
On May 1st, 2008 MandyPandy said:
No, I like the warm banana bread and Rum Raisin ice cream. That sounds delicious! Plus, I have a deep-seated hatred of bread-puddings. Unless they’re made with warm banana bread and Rum Raisin ice cream, ’cause that would be hella delicious!
On May 1st, 2008 petitebelle said:
aww, my mom is all the way on the other side of the country
I’m just going to have to send her a card. No brunch this year, boooo.
On May 1st, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
omg, those look good! i hope my breakfast looks like that, hah
On May 1st, 2008 Anna said:
Food is a good idea for a Mother’s Day gift. Unfortunately, my mom only likes Vietnamese food which is something I just don’t have down. :-/
On May 2nd, 2008 nikki said:
I just treat my mom for a massage/spa today …hmm..now i need more ideas on her special day…i may surprise her with her Elizabeth arden moisturizing cream which she uses but I bought it in HK…i may order on line for her
On May 2nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Xtine,
I know, right?? Have you ever watched Semi-Homemade with Sandra Lee on the Food Network? She’s always got “Cocktail Time” on every episode and her drinks always look so yummy!
On May 2nd, 2008 Lilan said:
LOL, Mandy
I’ve got a craving for some banana bread and rum raisin ice cream right now!! And it’s only 10am!
What are some dishes that your mom used to make you as a kid that you really loved? Do share!
On May 2nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi petitebelle,
My mom lives in Lake Tahoe and so I might not get to see her this year either. I might send her some flowers and a card too! Hopefully you’ll get to see her soon
Happy Friday!
On May 2nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Mrs. Lynne!
OMG, it’s been too long since I’ve visited you! It’s been crazy busy
I hope that Hubbo is gonna make you a bomb breakfast next Sunday – you deserve it! That, and a lovely little sparkly present to go with it, eh?
Happy Friday Girl!!
On May 2nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Anna,
Are you Vietnamese? Because I am too!
My mom likes all kinds of food, but she really prefers Asian cuisine because it’s not as heavy as American food. What’s her favorite dish? My favorite Vietnamese dishes are probably all the noodle soups, but I can’t make them for the life of me
Hope you’ve got some fun plans for the weekend!
On May 2nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Nikki,
A spa treatment sounds divine! I know my mom would love that, but she’s too frugal to really enjoy it. She’d probably say something like, why did you spend all that money when you could just buy me a purse?? LOL
Is Elizabeth Arden in HK cheaper than the States? I wonder…
On May 2nd, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
I miss you too Lilan. I feel like I’m slowly having less time to comment, but I am subscribed so I do get my Daily Cookie dose
On May 2nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Mrs. Lynne,
My comments are getting a little sporadic too, but know that I’m still reading you even though I might not say anything
How’s your week been? Gearing up for the weekend I hope!
Talk to you soon girl!
On May 3rd, 2008 MandyPandy said:
TBH, my mom’s not much of a cook, so I kinda had to cook for myself. Yeah, basically I was raised on junk food…
On May 3rd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Mandy,
My mom surely doesn’t cook very well either. I grew up on Chef Boyardee. It was so good, I still eat it and I’m not even embarrassed. My mom only had a couple of recipes that I can make now. Other than that, it’s all Food Network for me now!
Maybe you can come over for a piece of Pecan Pie I just baked this afternoon??
Hope you’re having a great weekend girl!