Yay! St. Valentine’s Day is about to descend upon us – and I’m thrilled. Say whatever you like about this day but I do love everything it stands for. And what’s so great about this St. Valentine’s Day is that it falls on a Saturday so it’s more like St. Valentine’s Weekend. Even better! And I’ve definitely got into the spirit of it. Although we’d originally planned to go away this weekend, I’ve been a little under the weather so we’ll be staying at home but it most definitely won’t be boring. We’ve got the cards, the gifts, the choccies, the booze, the candles, the rom-coms, the Valentine’s Day treats and all the ingredients for a fabulous dinner. Because we were long-distance for a long time, we never got to spend St. Valentine’s Day together until after we were married, so it’s very special to us.
So seeing as you have the whole weekend to lounge around and be totally loved up, there’s no excuse not to have a long, leisurely Valentine’s Day breakfast. A piece of toast on the go just won’t do especially as (I hope) you won’t have to dash to the office. And there aren’t many things that scream romance quite like breakfast in bed which is the perfect way to start a lazy weekend. And let’s banish all thoughts of your usual fare – Valentine’s Day is a great time to try something different and indulge in heart-shaped delicacies and dainty little pastries.
So here’s some ideas to inspire you – and have you wishing every day was a breakfast in bed day!
First things first. When serving breakfast in bed you’ll need:
- A tray
- Cutlery
- Glasses
- Cups/mugs
- Napkins or kitchen roll
- Flowers
- Newspapers or magazines
- A bottle of Champers (it’s a special occasion!)
What To Serve:
- Porridge served with berries/chopped bananas, honey and cream
- Pancakes with a selection of fillings: jam, honey, peanut butter, maple syrup, Nutella etc.
- Homemade croissants with butter and jam
- French toast with berry compote
- Scrambled egg and smoked salmon bagel
- Sausage, egg and cheese bagel (Mr. D’s favourite!)
- A fry up! How often do you get to have a full English? Be sure to serve on extra large plates.
- Fresh fruit salad
- Danish pastries
- Muffins – these can be made in advance to save you from getting up early to prepare them.
- Waffles with butter, syrup and strawberries
- Steak and eggs
- Fresh fruit smoothies (my fave!)
- Eggs Benedict
- Yogurt in a tall glass layered with fruit, cereal/oats and compote/honey
- Stuffed French toast with Nutella and raspberries or mascarpone and blueberries
- Crumpets with butter and jam
- Hot chocolate made from scratch with whipped cream
And remember…
- If you’re going to serve toast, make sure you prepare that last so that it stays warm.
- Likewise if you’re going to serve yogurt, get that out of the fridge just before you go up so that it stays cold.
- Make sure you have all the things you need before you go up. It’ll be annoying to run back down because you’ve forgotten the cutlery.
- Napkins and kitchen roll are a must!
- If you’re going to serve Champagne/sparkling wine along with the breakfast, make sure you pop it in the fridge the night before.
- Don’t worry about crumbs or mess. This is quality time with your other half. Enjoy!
Chez Mrs. D 