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A
hearty meal is often the centerpiece of Mother's Day celebrations.
However, if your cooking skill extends as far as a lumpy bowl of
oatmeal, you might consider treating Mom with these alternatives,
which require little or no cooking.
Breakfast/Brunch
Ideas
Dinner
Ideas
Snack
or Tea-time Ideas
Breakfast
or Brunch Ideas
New
England Breakfast
Create a cozy morning and delicious breakfast at home with this amazing
sampler. Includes 1 lb. Peet's House Blend coffee beans, 1 lb. applewood
smoked bacon, 1/2 lb. Canadian bacon, 4 links maple sausage, Pure Maine
Maple Syrup in a leaf-shaped bottle, and Martha's Buttermilk Pancake
Mix. Available from marthastewart.com
for $66. Item # KGH 036.
Bountiful
Breakfast Basket
Breakfast
will never be the same after she's enjoyed this feast from
marthastewart.com
Included are Martha's Fine Maine Wild Blueberry Jam,
Martha's buttermilk pancake mix, pure New England maple syrup in a
beautiful glass maple-leaf bottle, a reversible cast-iron griddle, 2
maple-leaf pancake molds, 3 sheets of sugar and butter molds in heart,
dogwood, and leaf shapes, and much more! Packaged in a reusable woven
wood basket. (Item #KGH 009.) Cost: $162.
Muffins,
muffins and more muffins
Can't
be with Mom on May 12? Send her a selection of mouthwatering
muffins and say "I'm thinking of you!" This
assortment includes 12 fresh-baked muffins in delectable flavors
including chocolate chip, blueberry and cinnamon coffee
cake. Cost: $24.95 from Hickory Farms.
(Item # 064361).
A
few simple breakfast recipes
Dinner
Ideas
Something
Spicy
If
Mom likes it hot, she will certainly love this Chili Gift Pot
from Figi's! Beans, seasonings and complements are included in
this traditional American four quart green enamel pot with lid. Makes
enough for a western style feast! Comes with Nevada Ranch Chili, smoky
Beef Sticks, Wisconsin Cheeses, Crackers, and seasonings. Available from
Figi's
for $39.99. (Item # 8494).
Beef Wellington
Nothing
compares to a gourmet meal that's enjoyed with family on Mom's special
day. Hickory Farm's has created a delectable Beef Wellington dinner for
six that takes the hassle out of meal preparation! It includes a
3.75 lb. Beef Wellington Roast that's surrounded by a light, crusty
pastry filled with savory mushroom and onion duxelle. You'll also
receive 3 lbs. of Garlic Mashed Potatoes and 3 lbs. of Green Bean
Casserole in Chasseur Sauce. Top it off with a Key Lime Pie
or a Tiramisu.
Item # 064331; available for $139.95 from Hickory Farms.
Hickory Farms
also has other dinner entrees, including Filet Mignon,
Jumbo Shrimp,
Lobster
and more.
Snack
or Tea Time Ideas
Lemon Pretzels
Even
Moms who don't have a green thumb will enjoy this gift! It
includes a whimsical watering can filled with 8 oz. of delicious lemon
pretzels. After she has enjoyed the treats she can use the watering can
as a decoration, a planter, or a place to hold other delicious treats.
Only available through May 13 from Hickory Farms
Cost: $14.99. (Item #011006).
Daisy Pot Flowers
This
beautiful shortbread cookies, which are shaped like daisies, will
certainly bring a smile to Mom's face on Mother's Day. Available from
Mrs. Beasley's (Item # DAISY).
A
"berry sweet" gift for a "berry sweet" mom
Mom
would love this gorgeous 
Heather Pink Velvet Gift Box
accented with a matching gold scroll velvet bow! Filled with one
dozen gourmet chocolate dipped strawberries nestled on a black velvet
lining, this lovely box makes an excellent keepsake and an excellent
Mother's Day Gift! Available from 
Berries.com - Shari's Berries(tm) Gourmet Gifts
for $69.95.
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