Chefs' Tips
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Mother’s Day Brunch
by ANNA BROOKS photography by DONG KIM
Ah Mother’s Day, that special Sunday every year when you and the mother figure in your life can drink bottomless mimosas and spend the rest of the day in food-induced comas, free of judgment.
Mother’s Day brunch has become a timehonoured tradition, one so revered that restaurants serving anything egg-related have to plan months in advance to accommodate the throng of guests eager to celebrate a morning of matriarchs. But if you’re not one for crowds or waiting in long lines, you can still treat the moms in your life with an extra special brunch from the comfort of home. That’s why this month, we talked to four Alberta chefs who shared some tips and tricks (and delicious recipes!) for whipping up a lavish brunch meant just for mom. Merritt Gordon, chef at Dandy Brewing Company in Calgary, loves to keep brunch simple and classic. Putting too much pressure on yourself can be a recipe for disaster, and after all, what really matters on Mother’s Day is spending time with people you love. And even if things don’t go exactly as planned, you can take solace in the fact that mothers will love you unconditionally — even if you’ve broken your fifth batch of hollandaise sauce. “Brunch doesn’t have to be so intimidating,” Gordon says. “I just love a traditional breakfast with eggs, baked beans, roasted tomatoes, and your choice of meat. The classics are classics for a reason!” But even the classics can be a lot of work the morning of, especially when your guests have already gulped down a few mimosas. Gordon recommends picking a dish low on labour or one you can prepare the day before. Perfect if you don’t have a lot of kitchen space (or if you just want to save time on dishes) try Gordon’s ooey gooey recipe for bread pudding French toast!
10 Alberta's freshest food & beverage magazine - May 2019
