We had a lovely Mother’s Day on Sunday, with both of our moms (and my dad) coming over for brunch. It’s been a tradition for quite a while (maybe since I was in high school?) for me to make Mother’s Day brunch and this is the second year we’ve hosted in our house. It was a gorgeous day so I set up the table on the deck for an Al fresco meal. The table in a little uneven, so I bought a neutral tablecloth, and then layered with the table runner I used for Easter, and then some fresh flowers. Since this is a fairly small round table and we had five people, there wasn’t room for much else and I kept it simple. Blue salad plates, our regular dinner plates and pretty yellow napkins finished off the tablescape.
Pretty outdoor table
Menu
- Blue Cheese & Honey Appetizers
- Paula Dean Spinach & Bacon Quiche
- Fruit Salad
- Green Salad with Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil
- Blueberry Coffeecake
- Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
For the Quiche, since Paula Dean’s recipes aren’t exactly known for their low-calorie ingredients, I swapped out regular bacon for turkey bacon and the heavy cream for evaporated milk. You really couldn’t tell the difference at all is using the slightly healthier alternatives. I also found a really cute pie dish at Walmart (the Pioneer Woman’s line) and it’s so bright and cheerful.
A healthier version of Paula Dean’s quiche recipe
I made my grandma’s blueberry coffeecake, which is always a hit. I have a piece or two leftover for breakfast (or dinner…) that I’ll be eating this week. Sometimes my favorite part of hosting is the leftovers 🙂
One of my faves
For dessert, I made carrot cake cookies from Fox Hollow Cottage. These were so simple to make and tasted oh so good! I debated on making cream cheese frosting from scratch, but at the last minute, decided to use store bought. These are definitely going on my go-to list for quick, yummy and pretty recipes.
Carrot cake cookies from Fox Hollow Cottage
Next week, I’ll share a the details on a super easy appetizer that involves two of my favorite things: honey & blue cheese.
Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Shared on this week’s Share your Style & Thoughts of Home on Thursday Link-ups.
Jenn,
Thoroughly enjoy your blog. Love the festive and interesting menus you have posted. I told Cookie that you are a “Dynamo” with all your creativity and all you do!
Thank you, Gloria! Appreciate your sweet comments 🙂
It was a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch and visit. The table setting was beautiful and festive and the food was amazing. You pay great attention to detail and I truly appreciate being a part of these fun celebrations. Thanks!
We loved having you! Happy Mother’s Day!!
Your table setting was so pretty! The menu sounds amazing. I love sweet celebrations like this. 🙂
Thanks for joining Thoughts of Home on Thursday. We love having you!
Beautiful food and table setting such a lovely way to show mom how much she is appreciated!
Thank you for sharing this gem with us at TOHOT!
Jemma
That bacon quiche looks divine! Thank you so much for linking up to Thoughts of Home on Thursday. You make our gathering a happier place.
Thanks, Laura! It was delicious – and really easy. Love your link-up, as always!