Breakfast in Bed Guide

A wonderful way to show your affection and love  is to present your loved one with breakfast in bed.   Having breakfast in the bedroom  combines thought, care, and comfort, whether it be for a special occasion  or as an out of the blue surprise.  Let's face it: everyone loves some early morning pampering,  whether it be men, women, or even children.

Serving breakfast  in bed  requires an amount of preparation and creativity.  From the small details of bed linens,  to providing a special breakfast menu,  all aspects will need to be in place.  Allow your personal flair to shine through in your preparations,  and you will have earned affection in return.

Cosy Bedding Essentials

Blankets  and Sheets  For extra pampering, go for satin sheets,  bamboo sheets,  or sheets with a high thread count.	Bedside Table  A night stand  is always nice for holding flowers  or special cards.	Pillows  Look into feather pillows,  throw pillows,  and specialty pillows  for ultimate comfort.	Serving Tray  A breakfast tray  is the ultimate essential for handling a breakfast in bed.

A Nice Touch

Fresh Flowers  Set up a bouquet  of fresh flowers to brighten the room.	Vase  Make it special by adding a vase  for your flowers.	Morning Paper  Have the morning news  fresh at hand.	Note  Write out a thoughtful note or card  to really emphasize your love.

Delicious Drinks

Coffee  Have fresh coffee ready with a coffee grinder,  coffee maker,  and French Press.	Tea  Soothing tea  is a great way to relax. Try a nice tea pot,  tea cups,  and tea infuser.	Blender  Get out your blender  or smoothie maker  for those fresh fruit  drinks.	Champagne  Nothing completes breakfast in bed like a Mimosa.  Have champagne  and champagne flutes  on hand.

Breakfast Cookware

Waffle Maker  Serve up fluffy waffles  with syrup  or seasonal fruits.	Omelette Pan  You will need the right sized pan  for the creation of your own specialty omelettes.	Egg Poacher  Serve evenly shaped, crisp poached eggs  with hollandaise sauce.	Griddle  Use the griddle for perfect hotcakes,  bacon,  or French Toast.

Ideas and Tips

• Wake up earlier and have your ingredients ready in the refrigerator.  You don't want to disturb your sleeping  sweetie while you scramble around the kitchen. 

• Think about moving the toaster  or microwave  into the bedroom and preparing the breakfast in front of your loved one instead.

• Put extra thought into your preparations, as this should be special and memorable. Slip a sweet note  or poem  under a plate.  Serve your foods in shapes  by using cookie cutters  or scissors  for design.

• Have a movie  morning to keep the relaxation. 

• On a budget?  Use breakfast in bed as your special gift  to your special someone.

Related Guides

Kitchen and Dining Guide	Food and Beverage Guide	Valentine's Day	Mother's Day	Anniversary

External Links

• AllRecipes.com: A collection of breakfast and brunch recipes to try.
• MrBreakfast.com: "Mr. Breakfast" provides a guide to breakfast in bed.