{"id":446,"date":"2015-05-09T08:26:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-09T08:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whiteoakterrace.com\/blog\/?p=446"},"modified":"2017-10-18T06:57:05","modified_gmt":"2017-10-18T06:57:05","slug":"mothers-day-brunch-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whiteoakterrace.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/09\/mothers-day-brunch-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother\u2019s Day Brunch Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

$\"\"$ Mother’s Day is here and it is the perfect occasion to get family over to your Encino apartment or home to celebrate the women who mean the most to us for a Sunday brunch.<\/p>\n

For many the idea of cooking an elegant brunch sounds daunting, but here are some easy suggestions for making that special day even more special.<\/p>\n

Oatmeal <\/strong>– now I know it doesn’t sound like a Mother’s Day brunch option, but it is easy and who doesn’t love a big bowl of oatmeal. Use steel cut or instant oats by preparing the oats in a pan, stir frequently and add milk (I love Almond Milk). In small bowls set out the fixings; raisins, chocolate chips, fresh fruit, brown sugar, nuts are just a few things that make your oatmeal special.<\/p>\n

Pastries<\/strong> – don’t forget the sweets for your sweet Mom. Encino has bakeries that are great. Viktor Benz has cakes, pastries, danish and the Alligator; a coffee cake with pecans. Try Aroma’s on Ventura Blvd for a selection of pastries, interesting salads and other goodies.<\/p>\n

Eggs and Things<\/strong> – either whip up some delicious scrambled eggs or try Hillary Scott’s Tater Tot recipe for an interesting and delicious twist on brunch.<\/p>\n

Fruit<\/strong> – Make a fruit salad with all the fresh melons and produce available in our area. Add a bit of zing by adding some honey and gin and letting it sit overnight.<\/p>\n

Mimosas or Bloody Mary’s<\/strong> – In addition to coffee and juice, adding a picture of mimosas or bloody Mary’s adds that festive touch.<\/p>\n

Whatever you decide, make it festive and easy; buy a bouquet of flowers and colorful napkins … if you still think this is too much work, there are lots of brunch options in Encino or give Mom flowers, perfume and chocolate still work – Happy Mother’s Day.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mother’s Day is here and it is the perfect occasion to get family over to your Encino apartment or home to celebrate the women who mean the most to us for a Sunday brunch. For many the idea of cooking an elegant brunch sounds daunting, but here are some easy suggestions for making that special day… <\/p>\n