FOOD + DRINK
Mother’ s Day
AT HOME
Mother’ s Day can be a little bit of a faff for families. It shouldn’ t be, of course, and it needn’ t be, but trying to find something fun and exciting – and, crucially, different – to do to celebrate the wonder that is‘ mum’ seems to get harder every year. If you were to ask your mum what she would truly like though, or if your children were to ask you, nine times out of ten the answer would likely be to stay at home and be a bit spoilt. You don’ t need to spend a million dollars to make your mum feel a million dollars and one surefire way to impress is to whip up some spectacular meals throughout the day – spend some quality time together and eat well; your mum will thank you for it.
Breakfast In Bed
There are two crucial elements to this: firstly, make sure you’ re staying at your mum’ s the night before Mother’ s Day and secondly, make sure you’ re up and out of bed before she is. Once you’ re up and about with the addition of any little helpers in the form of grandchildren, here’ s a great breakfast-in-bed recipe to start the day with.
HONEY GLAZED HAM & CHEESE CROISSANTS
Quick and easy for the little ones( and the less cheffy big ones) to make, these filled croissants are great with a cup of fresh coffee.
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 croissants
• 4 slices of ham( the best quality you can get, naturally)
• 4 slices of cheese( what’ s mum’ s favourite?)
• 2tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2tbsp honey
• 1tbsp brown sugar
• 1tsp poppy seeds( optional)
METHOD: 1. Preheat the oven to 190 ° C. 2. Slice open the croissants lengthways and pop a slice of cheese inside. On top of that, put two slices of ham, and then another slice of cheese. Put to one side.
3. In a small bowl, mix the honey, mustard and brown sugar together. Brush the mixture on the top of the croissants. If you are using poppy seeds, now is the time to sprinkle them over the top.
4. Bake in the oven for 6-7 minutes until warm and gooey and serve immediately.
Afternoon Tea
Traditionally, afternoon tea is all about finger sandwiches, scones with cream and jam and a variety of bite-sized cakes and tarts – as well as a pot of good quality tea. That’ s all lovely, and if your mum loves that kind of food then go for it, but adding different, more personal ingredients to your afternoon tea is a nice touch. Why not serve up some of the tasty treats that you both love, or things that you baked together growing up? It’ s more about the memories than the food sometimes and everyone loves a bit of nostalgia.
Including photographs with your afternoon tea is a really thoughtful way to show you care. Decorate your afternoon tea table with images of you and your mum, reminding her of the special times you’ ve had together. As you sit and enjoy the delicious food you’ ve laid out( making an effort here to whip up what you can yourself will always be appreciated) you can reminisce about each photo and – if there are grandchildren involved – they can play their own part too.
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