Loves Me Like A Rock

Happy Mother's Day!

(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)

Kind of like Valentines Day... Don't know why we only celebrate the ones we love only one day of the year.  It should be constant and everyday of the year.  Tell her you love her everyday.  

So, in light of this auspicious occasion, tell Mom thanks for all she does.  Take her to brunch... better yet, make her brunch (you're not going to get a reservation now).  

There you go.  Ok, we're gonna help you you out a little.  How about a great recipe for some fancy french bread, a little music (just for mom) and of course a little cocktail? 

You can thank me later.

The Pots Are On!

The Plate... 

Pain Perdu / Berry Maple Syrup

Pain Perdu... actually French for "Lost Bread".  See, the French folks would take the left-over bread from the days sandwich making and put it aside; saving it for breakfast the next morning.  And let me tell you that there ain't nothing better than some good sourdough bread used for "French" toast.

We're gonna jazz it up a little with some Berry Maple syrup... you know, just to try and impress Mom.
So, here you go start cooking and get on with the celebration.

What you need...    

For the French Toast - 

1 loaf french bread or sourdough

8 whole eggs

2 cups milk 

2 tbsp vanilla extract

Powder sugar

For the syrup - 

1 cup pure Maple syrup

2 cups blueberries

1 cup raspberries

What you do...

For the French Toast

Place the eggs, milk and vanilla in a medium baking dish and beat with a fork to mix.
Add bread and soak at least 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

For the syrup

Combine the syrup and berries in a medium saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
Remove the sauce from the heat.

Place on warm skillet over medium heat.
Melt enough butter on the griddle to coat.
Add the bread and cook until golden brown (about 2 min each side).
Transfer the toast to a warm serving plate.
Top off with the Berry sauce.

The Playlist...

Love's Me Like A Rock

We've put together a little collection of "Happy La La" music just for Mom.  You know, the usual guys & gals that make Mom happy... Paul, Michael and yes Tom Jones. Hey... this isn't for you. 

So sit back and have a cocktail with mom and don't forget to tell her you love her.  No singing please.

And no dancing to Tom Jones... nobody wants to see that. 

("The Playlist" runs on Spotify. Don't have Spotify?... Click here it's free )

The Bar...

Lemoncello / Prosecco cooler

3 oz Lemoncello

3 oz Prosecco

2 oz sparkling lemon citrus water

Mint and raspberries for garnish

Mix all together in a tall wine glass.

Garnish with raspberries and mint. 

Hand it over to Mom... after all, you are the reason she drinks!

If It's Not One Thing... It's Your Mother!

Love You Mom!

Please... Day Drink Responsibly 

& 

Keep On Cookin'!