Treat mom to a Mother’s Day brunch fit for a queen.
This Mother’s Day, give mom what she really wants and host a sweet and savoury brunch, bringing the family together to celebrate her special day. Whether you prefer an intimate affair with immediate family members or an extended event to include aunts, sisters and grandmas, brunch is an easy and relaxed meal that will allow you to spend less time fussing in the kitchen and more time spent with the people you love.
Mother’s Day is all about mom, so set the scene with a playlist of her favourite music, photos of her placed throughout the house and these eight must-haves for the perfect Mother’s Day brunch.
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Host the perfect Mother's Day brunch
Grapefruit rose mimosa
Greet guests with a midday cocktail (or mocktail) to get them in the celebratory spirit. This grapefruit rose mimosa is a tasty take on the classic breakfast beverage, using mint and Pink Lillet to soothe the tartness of freshly squeezed grapefruit.
Host the perfect Mother's Day brunch
Grapefruit rose mimosa
Greet guests with a midday cocktail (or mocktail) to get them in the celebratory spirit. This grapefruit rose mimosa is a tasty take on the classic breakfast beverage, using mint and Pink Lillet to soothe the tartness of freshly squeezed grapefruit.
Host the perfect Mother's Day brunch
Springtime place settings
Seat guests at a pretty springtime table using mom’s favourite colours. Pops of pink found in the placemats and napkin ribbons of this tabletop contrast nicely with the Kelly green of the birdcage and fine china.
Host the perfect Mother's Day brunch
Flowers
Elevate your Mother’s Day tabletop by adding fresh blooms as a major centerpiece or in smaller vases throughout. Fresh white flowers are easy to tie into any colour scheme – think hyacinths, roses, hydrangea or ranunculus – and you can send them home with mom afterwards.
Host the perfect Mother's Day brunch
Vintage serving platters
These oversized serving patterns with vintage scrollwork are a pretty addition to any tabletop, but especially when serving up a Mother’s Day brunch fit for a queen. Use these platters in the middle of the table to create a family-style brunch – the perfect setting for a menu of savoury bites and sweet treats. Juliette oversized serving platters, Pottery Barn, from $59 each.
Host the perfect Mother's Day brunch
Strawberry, rhubarb and mascarpone crepes
Dessert for brunch never tasted so good! Put a smile on mom’s face with a light, fruity crepe recipe that has the decadent taste of dessert without the heavy tummy afterwards.
Host the perfect Mother's Day brunch
Cinnamon bread
Easy to make and delicious to taste, this flavourful cinnamon bread topped with an espresso glaze will be a sure hit at the brunch table. Ready-made pizza dough means less time spent in the kitchen and more mimosas for you!
Host the perfect Mother's Day brunch
Bulgur salad with chicken and cashews
While the sweet and decadent take centre stage at Mother’s Day brunch, you’ll want to mix in some savoury options as well. Serve up this bulgur, chicken, cashew and apple salad in personal portions as a light and refreshing side.
Host the perfect Mother's Day brunch
Take-home gifts
A Mother’s Day brunch is only made more memorable with surprise treats for guests to take with them as they leave. Give mom a daily reminder of how special she is with this graphic mug stuffed with homemade Earl Grey meltaways to enjoy later in the day. Good Morning Beautiful mug, Indigo, $10.
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