Mother's Day Brunch Ideas

[WhollyHeretic]

I am going to be cooking a Mother's Day brunch for my wife and mother. This is a very special mother's day for my wife and I want to make it memorable. My wife has been a wonderful stepmother for almost 5 years now but their is a little more to this Mother's Day than past ones. My wife and I tried to have a baby soon after getting married but it turned into a very long and trying road. My wife almost lost her life a year and a half ago because of it and has had a very long recovery. We had always discussed adopting and began the process last year and we finally got a beautiful baby girl placed with us a little over a month ago. This is the very condensed version of what happened but I just wanted to explain part of why this is such a special Mother's Day. I've got some surprises planned out for the afternoon but wanted to come up with some new stuff for brunch. My wife always likes to try new food, which is great because I love to cook new stuff . We are vegetarian, as is my mother. We eat dairy and eggs. The only thing I have planned so far is Liege Waffles http://allrecipes.com/recipe/liege-belgian-waffles-with-pearl-sugar/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=liege%20waffle&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page I've never made them before so any tips would be appreciated. Anyone have any interesting brunch ideas?

[maddezmom]

1. congratulations on your new baby girl

Had my first mother's day 11 years ago after the adoption of my daughter. As for brunch ideas...let me think a bit, I've got tears in my eyes right now of joy for your family.

[WhollyHeretic]

7. Thank you. There have been a whole lot of happy tears with all our friends and family

the past month.

[cbayer]

2. So happy for you, your wife and your baby (and Grandma!!)

I like belgian waffles with fresh berries and some whipped cream, and that would be enough for me!

Enjoy your day. You all deserve it.

[WhollyHeretic]

8. Thanks. Grandma is definitely very excited too. She's got 4 grandsons but this is her first

granddaughter

[maddezmom]

3. couple questions?

How many are you serving? Do you want to do just a sweet brunch or do you want to include some savory as well?

[WhollyHeretic]

9. There will be 4 adults and 1 baby but she is content with a liquid diet

I would like to do a mix.

[beac]

4. Find a recipe you like for egg casserole and bake it in individual ramekins

or muffin cups for a fancier presentation. Also works with fritatta recipes.

The Herbevoracious blog has some good recipes: http://herbivoracious.com/recipes/breakfast

Roasted aparagus is pretty on a brunch plate.

Using sweet potatoes instead of Idahos in hash browns makes a nice, colorful twist.



Congrats on your new family member!

[WhollyHeretic]

10. Thanks. I'll definitely take a look through that site, I haven't seen it before

[eridani]

5. What did Mrs Arnold say to Mr Arnold every morning?

Eggs, Benedict?

Joking aside, it wouldn't be brunch without it--way too much trouble to do for everyday fare. Also a seasonal fruit tray would be a nice accent.

[eridani]

6. Forgot grilled asparagus

Why not let the hollandaise do double duty?

[WhollyHeretic]

11. :-) I have been wanting to try Eggs Benedict. I've never poached and egg before. I'd have to try out

poaching beforehand.