Breakfast in Bed
Treating your loved one to a romantic dinner is the traditional way of celebrating Valentine's Day, but restaurants tend to be crowded and overwhelming on this night of lovers. However, when time allows, a lovely and loving alternative to battling it out with the crowds on February 14th is to bring the party home. Consider a romantic and luxurious breakfast in bed where you serve your special someone a tray of their favorite breakfast food and drink. Breakfast in bed is not only a tasty treat, but it makes such a good impression because it is so often ignored and forgotten. Here are the essentials for planning and preparing the ultimate culinary delights for your honey on any special occasion, whether it be Valentine's Day, an anniversary, birthday, or just because.
Prepare the Bed
This has to be thought about no later than the night before. The goal is to create a bed that will be comfortable and sensuous, but also practical. Here are the basics to have covered.
Morning Duties
Some things you'll need to do during the morning well before your loved one wakes. These errands should take relatively little time.
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Pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers, whether a bouquet of her favorites or roses.  |
Pick up a copy of the daily paper. |
Make sure to have his or her favorite magazine on hand to read while dining. |
Grab some fresh pastries hot from the bakers or some bread to add to the meal. |
Preparing the Breakfast
This is the fun part. Don't be afraid to get creative. Also be sure to use those fresh flowers on the dish to give it a special touch! Or you can place a few blooms in a tiny bud vase on the breakfast tray. It goes without saying that you'll have considered what you want to make well in advance so that you can buy the groceries and stock up on any necessary items.
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Whip up a scintillating batch of waffles in a waffle maker and slather them with cinnamon whipped cream and fresh fruit. |
Use your best omelette pan to serve up a farm fresh egg and cheese concoction. Don't forget the hash browns. |
Try an egg poacher and make a luxurious batch of eggs benedict with a creamy hollandaise sauce. |
Flip a few flapjacks into a pile of soft, fluffy perfection on the griddle. Get romantic with heart shaped egg rings.  |
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