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Monday, November 3, 2008

Breakfast In Bed


In the spirit of the forthcoming elections, I am on a new campaign. But it's not what you think...I am on a campaign to serve people in my home Breakfast in Bed. Think about it: this is basically the same meal you would have at the kitchen table, but someone is bringing it to you, rousing you lovingly, fluffing the pillows behind your back, asking if you need anything else...

So far, my campaign has been highly successful. Being the earliest riser in the house right after me, my little one will sneak into the kitchen to see if it is her turn, and, if it is, run back under the covers and shut her eyes tight! My eldest daughter gives me a true smile, something you do not see from a teenager before 10 a.m. My college son thinks this is the royal treatment after throwing a cereal bar down his throat in his dorm.

For my husband? It is paradise. I make him My Big Fat Greek Frittata from Pam Anderson's great cookbook, Recipes For Having People Over.



It's made with eggs, spinach, feta...so delicious with a big cup of java. The recipes in this book easily feed a family of 5 with leftovers... this book has become my favorite. (It's on my Shelfari, on sidebar).


Therefore I suggest, in the spirit of campaigning, begin your own campaign of Breakfast in Bed! It sets my husband into such a comfy feeling of loving his home and family, his spirits are like this:


And did I mention it's the same breakfast I would have put on the kitchen table?? Hee-hee! Funny how it all looks different on a tray!








22 comments:

Unknown said...

What a loving mother and wife you are! Breakfast in bed is definately a very special treat. The frittata looks delicious...

Sandi McBride said...

Okay my Sweet Friend...when does it get to be your turn? Great idea, but I just hope you get the same royal treatment...you are the Queen of this lot, after all!
hugs
Sandi

Baby Vagabond said...

What a wonderfully nurturing thing to do! How great to brighten your family lives in this way :-) Rosie

Tracy said...

I like that spirit, Tara...Breakfast in bed is a dying art and must be revived!! ;o) Love your fritatta...mmm...that's right up my street. Happy cozy breakfast in bed, and a great week ahead ((HUGS))

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Ooh, you are welcome to visit our place anytime you wish!! This looks delightful!

oliver rain said...

What a fabulous idea. You are such a great mom. HOpefully they do reciprocate once in a while.

Deb said...

That fritatta looks delicious & having it served on a bed tray even better :-)

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Oh gosh Tara -- can I sleep over sometime? I haven't had breakfast in bed since my kids did it once for Mother's Day long ago! I'd love that!

My hubby makes the best fritattas! Hmmm.... maybe I should tell him about your idea since he's the early riser in our house? :-))

Hugs, Pat

bj said...

Well, you little sweetheart, you!!
How special is that!! To serve those you love a meal in bed is sooo sweet. I am hoping hard that THEY will return the sweet love and give mom a good breakfast in bed one morning. I would sure do it if I was there, little Tara!!
love, bj

Kathleen Grace said...

You must have a very happy home Tara. A loving heart like yours can only inspire more love:>)

Unknown said...

The breakfast looks delicious. You are a good wife, I am sure he loves you for your loving nurturing, especially looking at this lovely breakfast.
Karen

Unknown said...

Tara :D
you are so much fun!!! I've never been served breakfast in bed before....A great wife and mom, ah..what more can a family ask? Hope you have a wonderful week ahead, big hugs :D

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

How wonderful! Can I come live with you? I am so NOT a morning person.

Gina said...

What a lovely thing to do..my hubby hates having brekky in bed and the girls usually get it on their birthdays..My eldest makes it for me on Mother's day, complete with coffee, flowers and my medication..so sweet.. The frittata looks delish! :D

Donna said...

What a sweet thing to do! The frittata looks delish!

Have a great day, Tara!

Hugs,
Donna

Unknown said...

Oh Tara! What a beautiful idea, how sweet! I loved reading about your little one sneaking into the kitchen. What beautiful memories you are making for your sweet family :)

Hugs,
Amy

Edie Marie's Attic said...

HI Tara!
That is an awesome campaign! I KNOW they just love it and love you for making them feel so special.
The frittata sounds sooo good! I'll have to try that.
Hugs, sherry

Shannon (Faith and Chocolate) said...

Yummy! What a treat! I'm going to have to this for my kiddos... boy, they will think it's soooooo cool! ;)
Shannon

Stacey said...

That is so sweet. I've never even thought of actually serving breakfast in bed. I just thought the trays were for decoration. :)Kidding. Actually I do bring my hubby his coffee in bed. I'm a spring out of bed kind of girl and he likes to sit in the dark for awhile. Thanks for opening my eyes to a loving thing to do.

Laura said...

What a sweet thing to do. They are lucky to have you. This goes right along with the election, new things,new times.

Carletta said...

What a wonderful loving thing to do and not even for a special occasion but just because!

Tara, I hadn't been here in awhile and I scrolled down to catch up. I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I read your post about the three signs and cried all the way through it - wonderfully written.
I hope your heart has found some peace.

CIELO said...

I'm glad to see you back and feeling better, sweet friend... live a little each day, and keep memories in that secure place in the heart where no one can touch it...

pd: love that previous pic of your pretty toes... :)

Hugs

cielo