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Timing
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breakfast in bed for someone special is tim
ing. Pick a morning when the breakfast will
be significant but there will be enough time
for the two of you enjoy the experience.
The morning before a well-prepared-for
test is always good as long as the test is
not for an early class. The primary pur-
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A weekend or “day-off” morning is also
prime for this wonderful surprise and serves
as the perfect start of a “day in bed,” the highly
celebrated act of forgetting the rest of the world
and losing yourselves.
“Breakfast in bed” does not mean that the meal cannot
come at the end of a hard day. Simply suggest that your
downtrodden partner spend a relaxing hour or two in bed
watching television or reading a book, and then surprise him or her with
a three-course sausage, pancake and chocolate-covered strawberry meal
with a little wine on the side. Again, breakfast in bed is the ultimate
stress reducer.
The morning “in” is all that is needed to set the right mood for a day
that just cannot go wrong. You would probably be surprised how an hour
of being spoiled at the beginning of the day can affect how one looks at
life’s problems.
Prepare earfg
Know what you are preparing ahead of time, and spend a little time the
day before so that as little preparation as possible is necessary in the morn
ing. If you are anything like me, you can barely open your eyes before
noon, much less prepare an elegant meal. One morning, I almost severed a
finger trying to cut a grapefruit in half, only to spill salt into the wound
while cooking eggs.
Buy pastries fresh from the bakery the day before so that you do not
have to make a bleary-eyed drive to the doughnut shop at six in the morn
ing, and make sure that any fruit or vegetables are ripe. If you want to pre
pare sausage or bacon, buy the microwavable variety.
You also need to have something upon which to serve the food. If a
breakfast tray is out of your price range for one morning of use, anything
sturdy will work. Glass cutting boards, turkey serving trays and removable
shelves are popular improvisations (as long as they are covered with a
place mat). Once, 1 was served breakfast in bed on a pizza pan wrapped in
a pillow case.
Breakfast trays are worthy investments, but no one really cares what
they are eating off right after they wake up.
Set the meed
Remember, this is about stress relief. Light some fragrant candles or get
the coffee going early for an invigorating smell that will complement the
meal. Temperature allowing, open a window to let early-morning air
breeze through the room and make being under a warm comforter even
more appealing.
Candles are perfect for creating a romantic atmosphere while not blind
ing the person with the glaring harshness of a light bulb.
Put on some music that reflects the
tastes of the person you hope
to surprise. Stick to some
thing upbeat but soothing. Light jazz and Sinatra usually work well. One
more note: No matter how much the person may enjoy booty music, do not
play it.
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The primary determinant of what you should serve is the likes and dis
likes of the person, but you need to alter the menu with the temperature
and weather.
On cold days, hot, heavier food tastes best. Pancakes swimming in hot
maple syrup and steamy sausage links along with a frothy cafe latte make a
bed the perfect sanctuary from the harsh.bite of Jack Frost.
During the dog days of summer, fresh fruit and chilled orange juice can
make the morning a refreshing experience. For a little wake-up call, try a
frozen cappucino.
On a dreary, rainy morning, some dried fruit, a black cup of joe and a
nice bowl of cereal with banana slices suit the mood perfectly. Some peo
ple prefer a glass of wine instead of coffee in this situation, but those peo
ple would generally prefer a glass of wine in any situation.
Sunshine deserves nothing less than exotic citrus. For extra tropical fla
vor, try serving some pineapple in a split coconut.
Remember the basics
Whatever the weather, you must include some basic items.
There needs to be some sort of pastry. This can be a croissant, a bagel
or just some toast with butter, cinnamon and sugar. Whatever you serve,
remember to include the condiments. Butter goes with a croissant.
Bagels need cream cheese, and maybe try it with some smoked salmon.
Try not to get crumbs on the sheets. It may be uncomfortable later.
Water is a must. Most people wake up a little parched and need to get
that “morning breath” taste out of the mouth. A little lemon goes a long
way to help the water in both cases. For those with intolerable breath, a
chocolate mint is better.
It is a mortal sin not to serve chocolate-covered strawberries during
breakfast in bed.
If you cannot find any in the store, buy a box of strawberries and coat
them in a chocolate glaze from the baking section. There are instructions
on the box.
Chocolate strawberries come at the end of the meal and are always the
most fun to eat. I suggest feeding them to-one another.
If you use the glaze, leave the strawberries in the freezer overnight. If
you do not, they will be too sticky, unless you prefer it that way.
Se creative evith presentatien
Whatever you do, make all the food look good on the tray (or cutting
board or pizza pan). A single rose can make any presentation complete, but,
for an even more entertaining flower, make a tomato rose.
This is done by cutting the bottom off of a roma tomato and then peel
ing it with a sharp knife, making sure that the peel is left in a long strip. Cut
out the gooey, seedy middle and wind the peel back up.
If you are making omelets, use cookie cutters to cut them into shapes
like little hearts. For pancakes, write something sweet on top with syrup
like you would with a cake.
You are only limited by your aesthetic sensibilities.
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The biggest mistake made when serving a breakfast in bed is not fol
lowing through.
The treatment does not end when he or she gets out from underneath
the covers. Leave scented candles in the bathroom and draw a bubble
bath while he or she is eating. From here on out, use your imagination.
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