Psst! Hey kids and Dads! How about making a special brunch for Mom on Mother's Day?

First: Let her sleep in!

This is very important. Then: Set the table. Use nice dishes and put a Mother's Day card (homemade is best) at her place.

After that: Make the brunch. When it's done, gently wake her up and ask her to come to the table.

She'll love it!

Here are a few ideas of what you could make:

EASY SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH SMOKED SALMON AND AVOCADO

Eggs get dressed up for Mother's Day!

• 6 eggs
• 6 T. milk OR milk substitute
• 4 oz. smoked salmon from the Wedge Meat Dept.
• 1 avocado, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 T. butter

OPTION: 4 T. cheddar cheese, grated

1. Mix the eggs and milk together well.
2. Break the salmon up into pieces and stir into the eggs.
3. Melt butter in a frying pan. Turn the pan to evenly distribute butter.
4. Pour eggs into pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are almost done - still moist, but not runny. Turn heat off.
5. Add avocados and cheese, IF using. Stir gently and cover pan. Let the eggs sit a couple of minutes before serving.

Makes 2-4 servings

Menu Suggestion

Serve with steamed asparagus and thick pieces of toasted cranberry-walnut bread from the Wedge Bakehouse.

FRENCH TOAST BAKE WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BERRY SYRUP

This dish works best if you make it the night before and refrigerate it overnight. Just tell Mom not to peek!

• 1 baguette, cubed *See Note
• 8 oz. soft goat cheese, cubed
• 10 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups milk OR non-dairy milk substitute
• 6 T. butter, melted
• 2 T. maple syrup

Berry Syrup:

• 2/3 c. maple syrup
• 5 oz. berries, fresh or frozen

1. Put half of the cubed bread and half of the goat cheese into a buttered 9x13 baking pan.
2. Combine eggs, milk, butter and syrup in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Pour evenly onto bread and cheese.
3. Add the remaining bread and goat cheese. Press the bread down so all of it is soaked in the mixture.
4. Cover the pan and refrigerate overnight.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-60 minutes, until golden brown.
6. While it's baking, make the syrup. If using strawberries, cut them in half- other berries can stay whole. Put syrup and berries in a small sauce pan. Cook over low heat for 10-12 minutes, until berries are soft and syrup is a nice fruity red color.

Makes 4-6 servings

*Note: You can use whole wheat baguettes from the Wedge Bakehouse for a nourishing meal.

Menu Suggestion

Serve with bacon or sausage from the Wedge Meat Department - use whichever one Mom likes best. Fresh squeezed orange juice from the Wedge Produce Department would be good, too!

BANANA-PECAN OATMEAL

Very easy for the beginning cook.

• 1 c. thick rolled oats *See Note
• 3 c. water
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. pecans, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. salt

OPTIONS: sucanat, maple syrup, honey, cream

1. Bring the oats, water, vanilla and salt to boil in a medium sauce pan.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until soft and creamy.
3. Sweeten oatmeal with the sweetener of your choice.
4. Serve oatmeal with banana slices and pecans on top. Drizzle with cream, if desired.

Makes 2-4 servings

*Note: To make your oatmeal extra creamy and nutritious, soak the rolled oats in the water overnight before cooking.

Menu Suggestion

Serve with eggs, sausage, or bacon - whatever you think Mom would like.