Mother’s Day Celebrations

For all the boo-boos she’s kissed, the broken hearts she’s mended and the times she’s helped the whole family — doesn’t your mother (or his) deserve a feast fit for a queen on this special day? Try our fantastic brunch recipe for a picture-perfect Mother’s Day morning. And of course, you might like a little pampering on that day too. We’d suggest a subtle hint to your husband — leave a copy of this where he will see it! And no matter who is doing the shopping, Big Y World Class Markets has all you need to make this Mother’s Day brunch an extra-special one.

CUISINE
Big Y can help you create the perfect meal.

Brunch Menu

Eggs Benedict
with Hollandaise Sauce

World Classics Trading Co. Spiral Ham

Fresh Cut Fruit Platter

World Class Breads

Fruit Flan

Imagine Mom’s surprise when she sees a table full of these delectable brunch delights. The centerpiece is your own eggs benedict, a dish made with such loving care. It’s surrounded by a palate-pleasing assortment of items from Big Y World Class Markets, food so delicious even your Mother will think they’re homemade — like our savory World Classics Trading Co. spiral ham, fully cooked and sliced, which comes with its own rack, brush and glaze. Mom’s brunch also includes a basket of World Class breads and a Big Y fruit platter, fresh-cut seasonal fruit and your choice of dip. And because she’s your mother, she deserves not just one but two desserts. Perhaps she’ll choose the light, airy cream puffs filled with whipped cream and topped with powdered sugar or chocolate ganache. Maybe she’ll prefer the fruit flan, a delicious shortbread shell full of vanilla custard, topped with fresh in-season fruit. We’re guessing she might want to try a little bit of both. With all she’s done for you, there’s nothing quite as gratifying as treating your mom to a meal as special as this.

The Best of the Brunch
Once you have decided to host a brunch to celebrate Mom, you’ll need to start thinking about how you will serve the food. With a small party, fewer than 10 people, you can have a more formal sit-down meal. For a larger party, 10 or more, it is ideal to have a buffet. Buffets, however, do require a little more preplanning. Here are some ideas to help you set up your buffet:
• Have a separate table for beverages.
• Arrange the food so that all the hot dishes are together and separate from the cold dishes.
• Enhance the food display by using tiered serving dishes. You can also create a pedestal by covering a sturdy box with an attractive cloth and placing a serving dish on top.
• To keep your guests from juggling their full plates, place the napkins and silverware at the end of the table.
• To create the perfect atmosphere, beautify both buffet and dining tables with floral arrangements and other special touches such as candles, bowls of glass balls or ornaments and baskets of potpourri.

Mom’s favorite art? It’s anything made by her children. Mother’s Day is even more special when Mom or Grandma gets a homemade card or gift.

TIPS: An Unforgettable Gift For Mother's Day
Fresh-cut flowers or special floral arrangements are a great way to put a smile on Mom’s face on Mother’s Day. But how do you keep them looking their best long after her special day is over? Here are some tips for longer-lasting, more vibrant flowers:

• To help flowers absorb water more freely, cut ¼ to ½ inch off each stem before you place them in water.
• Strip any leaves from the stems that will touch water. Leaves in water will promote bacterial growth, which will prevent the flowers from getting enough water.
• Keep flowers in a cool spot; around 65°F to 72°F is ideal.
• Visit the Floral Department at Big Y. You’ll find all the decorative accents you need for your party, from fresh bouquets to custom-made arrangements to festive balloons.