Left to their own devices, kids can come up with some pretty unique Mother’s Day brunch menus. One of my favorites was getting miso soup with a doughnut and a Coke. While I can say that my son knows me well enough to include things I love on the menu, he doesn’t always hit the mark with what would be a complementary menu.
We’ve compiled some Mother’s Day brunch ideas to help make the day perfect for mom this year.
The origins of Mother’s Day and the traditional brunch menu
Customize it: How you can adapt if for your own tastes or dietary needs
Of course, not every brunch menu can be the same. If you’re like me, you may have certain dietary restrictions and personal preferences that come into play. For example, my son knows that above anything else, there is no need to pour me a glass of milk – even if it’s spiked with Kahlua. My stomach won’t have it, nope, none of it and that’s the bottom line!
You want Mother’s Day brunch to be something that everyone can eat, after all. For simplicity sake, it’s best to make sure the menu is filled with things that the whole family will love. Maybe not everything on the menu is for everyone, but the kids will get filled by the end of the meal with it.
If there are certain dietary restrictions, do be mindful of that when creating a list of brunch ingredients. While my lactose intolerance will make me miserable for the afternoon, it isn’t likely to cause me serious harm. If anyone has allergies or is on a serious diet for medical reasons, make sure to adapt the menu to accommodate that. This might mean replacing peanut butter with almond butter. You might want to avoid desserts that are deep fried for someone dealing with cholesterol problems.
Even with restrictions, you can come up with a wide variety of options that mom will love and everyone in the family can eat. Remember that the goal is to give mom a day off, so whatever you do should include cleaning the kitchen after.
