Ideas For A Fabulous Valentine's Day Breakfast In Bed

St. Valentine's Day is about to descend upon us, and what's so great about this St. Valentine's Day is that it falls on a Sunday; a day of total rest and relaxation meets the day that screams love and romance. So seeing as you have the whole Sunday to lounge around and be totally loved up, there's no excuse not to start the day with a long, leisurely Valentine's Day breakfast. And there aren't many things that scream romance quite like breakfast in bed which is the perfect way to start a lazy Sunday. And when you throw your honey into the mix, it makes for the perfect bonding experience.

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Most of the time, we're all so busy and anxious to rush out the front door, that we skip the most important meal of the day. Though if we're lucky we might grab a slice of toast before heading out. So let's banish all thoughts of your usual fare (or lack of!) Valentine's Day is a great time to try something different and indulgent. So here are some ideas to inspire you - and have you wishing every day was a breakfast in bed day!

FIRST THINGS FIRST

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If you're going to have breakfast in bed, you might need the following:

• A large tray - choose a large but not overly cumbersome tray with fairly deep sides to stop the food from spilling over, especially when you're carrying it up the stairs. It's also a good idea to line it with a mat or thick piece of cloth. Not only does it look pretty but it muffles the sound of clinking and cluttering.

• Suitable small dishes or containers for your butter, jam, honey etc.

• Cutlery (preferably wrapped in a napkin to stop it sliding off the tray and to muffle the rattling sound)

• Glasses

• Cups/mugs

• Napkins

• Mini bread basket

• Egg cups

• Fresh flower for the tray

• A bottle of Champers (it's a special occasion!)

VALENTINE'S BREAKFAST IDEAS:

Here are some ideas for the most important meal of the day. You can decide if you want something healthy; something a little substantial, or if you'd like to indulge your sweet tooth. But seeing as it's St. Valentine's Day, why not go for three courses and pick one thing from each list. We just hope you have a big enough tray!

SOMETHING HEALTHY

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• Porridge served with berries/chopped bananas, honey and cream

• Baked oatmeal

• Smoothie bowl

• Banana and honey on whole meal toast

• Oatmeal smoothie

• Chia seed pudding

• Avocado on toast

• Fresh fruit salad

• Yogurt parfait layered with fruit, oats, fruit compote/honey

• Miso soup

• Tofu scramble

SOMETHING FILLING

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• Scrambled egg and smoked salmon

• Salmon and cream cheese bagel

• Poached eggs on toast

• Mushroom on toast

• Baked eggs with cheese

• Huevos rancheros

• Mini breakfast pizzas

• Frittata

• A fry up! How often do you get to have a full English?

• Steak and eggs

• Eggs benedict

SOMETHING NAUGHTY BUT NICE

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• Pancakes with a selection of fillings: jam, honey, peanut butter, maple syrup, hazelnut spread etc.

• Homemade croissants with butter and jam

• French toast with berry compote

• Danish pastries

• Muffins - these can be made in advance to save you from getting up early to prepare them.

• Waffles with butter, syrup and strawberries

• Stuffed French toast with Nutella and raspberries or mascarpone and blueberries

• Crumpets with butter and jam

BEVERAGES

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• Hot chocolate made from scratch with whipped cream

• Freshly squeezed juice

• Herbal tea

• Tea

• Latte

• Golden latte

• Matcha tea

• Champagne

• Prosecco

• Rose

• Bellini

• Buck's Fizz

And remember...

• If you're going to serve toast, make sure you prepare that last so that it stays warm. Wrap it in a napkin before you take it up so it stays in warm.

• Likewise if you're going to serve yogurt, get that out of the fridge just before you go up so that it stays cold.

• Make sure you have all the things you need before you go up. It'll be annoying to run back down because you've forgotten the cutlery.

• Napkins and kitchen roll are a must!

• If you're going to serve Champagne/sparkling wine along with the breakfast, make sure you pop it in the fridge the night before.

• Don't worry about crumbs or mess. This is quality time with your other half. Enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day!

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