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2021 | Vol.8 No.2
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Love’s In Every Bite When Celebrating Mother’s Day Start Mother’s Day with a special breakfast or brunch. Try one of these ideas from the Merrick Girls Weekday Recipe facebook group to show moms how much they are appreciated for all they do. For more great recipe ideas visit MGWR on Facebook today!
OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST
Marilyn Guller-Cohen INGREDIENTS • 1/4 cup (half a stick) butter, melted • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 loaf brioche or challah, cut into 1 1/2-inch slices • 8 eggs, slightly beaten • 1 cup whole milk • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped • 1/8 teaspoon salt • Maple syrup and powdered sugar for topping (optional) In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and melted butter and pour on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange slices of bread in the baking dish, overlapping if necessary. Combine milk, eggs, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and ginger
in a bowl and pour evenly over bread slices. Sprinkle chopped pecans over bread slices. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 4-12 hours. In the morning, take the casserole out of the fridge for at least 10 minutes while you are preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake casserole for 30-35 minutes. If top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the last 10 minutes or so to keep the casserole from drying out. Remove casserole from oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup.
EGGS OVER EASY
Susan Hirsch Elgar 2 eggs over easy with melted cheddar, avocado, black beans, salsa verde, green onions, cilantro, sour cream and a dash of hot sauce.
BRUNCH PLATTER
Lorin Mittman Meyeroff
GRANDMA BB’S CRUSTLESS QUICHE Sharon Freed
INGREDIENTS • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese • 2 eggs • 2 cups milk • 3 cups Bisquick • 2 med. onions , chopped and sautéed until soft in 2 tbsp butter or marg. • 6 tbsp butter or margarine, melted • 5-6 tbsp. poppy seeds In large bowl , mix Bisquick, eggs, milk,
sautéed onions and 1 cup grated cheese. Pour into well-greased 9x13-inch pan. Top with rest of cheese. Sprinkle with poppy seed. Drizzle with remaining 4tbsp melted butter or margarine. Bake at 30-35 minutes at 400degrees until brown. It can be served with sour cream and frozen berries, if you wish. It will make a lovely brunch addition served alongside pasta salad.
Giving a Gift With Meaning This Mother’s Day In today’s world, intimacy can sometimes be sacrificed for immediacy. We often send texts or emails, rather than hand writing letters, cards or notes. However, handwritten notes are a beautiful way to capture meaningful moments and create something tangible that goes beyond the digital. In the past, writing by hand was an integral part of daily life -- letters were written to soldiers overseas, travel journals and diaries were kept, and cards were sent to celebrate birthdays. Today, we have to be much more intentional about crafting these handmade mementos. This year for Mother’s Day, get inspired by the art of handwritten communication and celebrate Mom with one of these lasting keepsakes: • Tap into Nostalgia: Does your mom still have your kindergarten macaroni art or hand-drawn valentines lovingly tucked away in a drawer? Take her for a
sweet trip down memory lane by compiling a scrapbook or memory box of your childhood masterpieces. Make sure to include a handwritten note from the present day for a heartfelt finishing touch.
• Feed Mom’s Soul: Preparing food and sharing meals is one of the most common ways families connect. If your mom has a collection of handwritten recipe cards, consider binding them into a cookbook, complete with a title page inscription from her favorite kitchen helper (you!). Not only will it make her feel like an accomplished chef, it’ll preserve these treasured treats for the next generation of kids and grandkids to enjoy. • Capture the Everyday: The first step to preserving treasured memories is to record them. Gift your mom some stunning stationery, a sturdy leather-bound journal or even high-quality card stock and encourage her to do some writing of her own. Journaling is proven to be an effective tool for relaxation and self-reflection. For moms who give so much of themselves to their families, a lovely journal might be a welcome invi-
tation to spend some much-needed time with herself. Pair your gift with a smooth-writing, long-lasting gel ink pen, like the G2 from Pilot, to ensure Mom’s words flow as effortlessly as her love. • Give Mom the Ultimate Upgrade: Complete Mom’s gift and make sure she’s ready for any writing task with a Decimo fountain pen. The slimmer barreled cousin to Pilot’s classic Vanishing Point fountain pen features a unique, retractable design and a rhodium plated 18K gold writing nib that is as durable as it is sophisticated. However you celebrate Mom this year, be sure to skip the e-card and handwrite something from the heart, instead. By embracing the art of the written word, you can create lifelong memories and treasured heirlooms this Mother’s Day. ~ StatePoint
