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Thank Mom with a Brunch that Celebrates Spring

 

We’ve been officially celebrating Mother’s Day in the United States for over 110 years, and it all began with one daughter’s heartfelt tribute. In 1908, Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, at Saint Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia. Following her mother’s death in 1905, Anna began a campaign to establish a day dedicated to honoring the unconditional love, sacrifice, and strength of mothers everywhere. She believed a mother is “the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world”—a truth that still resonates deeply today. By 1911, every U.S. state observed the holiday, and in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation that officially made Mother’s Day a national holiday, held on the second Sunday of May.

While flowers and a heartfelt card remain timeless gestures, why not try something a little different this year—something that shows appreciation through effort and creativity? With many restaurants around New Bern likely to be fully booked on Mother’s Day, we suggest a more personal and memorable approach: preparing a beautiful brunch at home, made with love by the people who mean the most to her. From thoughtfully crafted dishes to a beautifully set table, it’s a gesture that will make Mom feel truly celebrated. And for the finishing touches? Visit us at Small Batch Specialty Gifts—we have everything you need to set a stunning table, from elegant glassware and dinnerware to linens that add charm and polish to your spread.

To help you plan the perfect celebration, we’ve put together a delicious Mother’s Day brunch menu featuring a mix of light, flavorful dishes and seasonal favorites. These recipes are easy to prepare and full of fresh ingredients, perfect for creating a meal that feels as special as the woman you’re honoring. Best of all, we’ve included two simple mimosa recipes that can easily be made into kid-friendly mocktails. So roll up your sleeves, set a beautiful table, and let’s get cooking!

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

🥂 Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Mimosas
Recipe courtesy of Aberdeen’s Kitchen

  • 4 oz chilled champagne or sparkling wine

  • 2 oz raspberry lemonade (strained if needed)

  • Fresh raspberries tossed in white sugar

Instructions:
Fill a champagne flute two-thirds full with champagne, then top with lemonade. Garnish with sugared raspberries and serve immediately. For a mocktail version, use club soda or ginger ale.

🍐 Pear Mimosas
Recipe courtesy of Delish

  • ¾ cup pear nectar

  • 1 bottle champagne

  • Pear slices for garnish

Instructions:
In each flute, pour pear nectar and top off with champagne. Garnish with fresh pear slices. (Swap champagne for sparkling water to make it kid-friendly!)

🥗 Arugula with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Adapted from Southern Living

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 1 shallot, minced

  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • ¼ tsp kosher salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • 1 (5 oz) package of arugula or mixed greens

  • ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions:
Cook bacon until crisp, then remove and crumble. Sauté shallot in bacon drippings. In a small bowl, whisk shallot, drippings, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss arugula with warm vinaigrette, then top with goat cheese and bacon. A beautiful, flavorful salad that’s sure to impress.

🍳 Spring Vegetable Frittata

From Southern Living

  • 4 oz fresh asparagus (cut into 1-inch pieces)

  • ½ (8 oz) package cremini mushrooms, sliced

  • ½ small yellow onion, sliced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, divided

  • ½ tsp kosher salt, divided

  • ½ tsp black pepper, divided

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 8 large eggs

  • 2 oz crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Sauté mushrooms and onions in oil until tender. Sauté asparagus separately, then combine all veggies. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet, pour in eggs, and cook gently, lifting edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath. Top with veggies and feta, then bake for 16–18 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve warm.

🍓 Fresh Strawberry Cobbler

Recipe by Divas Can Cook

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, diced

  • ¾ cup sugar (for strawberries)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup sugar (for batter)

  • 1 cup milk

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 stick butter, melted

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch casserole dish. Toss strawberries with ¾ cup sugar and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining sugar. Add milk, vanilla, and melted butter, mixing until just combined. Pour batter into dish, spoon strawberries on top (don’t stir), and bake 35–40 minutes until golden. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Set the Scene with Style

Of course, the meal is only part of the experience. Create a setting that’s just as thoughtful as the food by styling your table with elevated details. At Small Batch Specialty GIfts, we carry a curated collection of serveware, tabletop linens, candles, and other finishing touches that will make your brunch feel as beautiful as it tastes. From modern minimal to rustic charm, we have everything you need to design a table that Mom will never forget.

So skip the waitlist, light a few candles, and toast to the women who shape our lives in big and small ways. However you choose to celebrate this Mother’s Day, we hope it’s filled with love, gratitude, and delicious moments shared together.

To all the Moms out there—Happy Mother’s Day. You deserve every bit of the love we’re serving.

(Sources: Southern Living, Country Living, Divas Can Cook, Delish, Aberdeen’s Kitchen, Morris House Hotel, and Wikipedia)

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