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    Home » Entertaining

    How to Nail Breakfast in Bed

    Published: Feb 6, 2018 · Modified: Jul 7, 2021 by Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai · This post may contain affiliate links

    "Wakey Wakey XO" on small cinema sign laying on an Endy mattress with a cup of coffee, french toast, a newspaper, and two Endy pillows

    Here are our tips and tricks for perfecting Breakfast in Bed from preparation to menu planning, setting the scene, and creating a morning to remember. 

    "Wakey Wakey XO" on small cinema sign laying on an Endy mattress with a cup of coffee, french toast, a newspaper, and two Endy pillows

    We're all for getting dressed up for a date night out (or date night in), but there's something incredibly intimate about waking up together, lounging in your PJs all day, and treating your sweetie to a delicious breakfast in bed. Spending a cozy morning under the covers with hot coffee, chilled mimosas and a meal made with love is the perfect way to show you care and the perfect way to slow down and reconnect.

    In celebration of our two favorite things, eating and sleeping, we're sharing our tips and tricks for perfecting breakfast in bed from preparation to menu planning, setting the scene, and creating a morning to remember. Just try not to wake your sweetie up before 7 am.

    Philip reading a newspaper with his head poking above and Mystique sipping on orange juice looking at the camera while sitting up in bed behind a wooden crate with french toast and coffee.
    Prepare Ahead of Time

    Breakfast in bed should be a lovely gesture for your loved one and shouldn't have you setting the alarm at dawn to prepare the meal. A piece of advice is to prepare ahead of time; know your audience, and select a dish you've made before that you know they'll love. Now isn't the time to try a new recipe or surprise them with a meal they might not enjoy – skip the theatrics.

    One last tip: you cook, you clean. Be sure to wash your dishes and wipe as you go when cooking. Nothing puts out the romantic flame-like leaving the bedroom after breakfast to a sink full of pots and pans.

    Overhead of "Wakey Wakey XO" on small cinema sign laying on an Endy mattress with a cup of coffee, french toast, a newspaper, and two Endy pillows
    Create a Simple Menu

    When creating your breakfast-in-bed menu, there are 3 cardinal rules you should abide by:

    1. KISS (keep it simple silly): Choose a dish that doesn't require the full morning to prepare. Always remember your audience and stick with the breakfast/brunch flavors they prefer. If it's savory choose a dish like our Mexican Shakshouka or a Breakfast Sandwich or if they prefer sweet try our Belgian Waffles Recipe or the dish we indulged in, Raspberry Basil French Toast with Ricotta (recipe below).

    2. Save the sheets: Have you ever heard the phrase, I wouldn't kick you out of bed for eating crackers? Well, we don't know if the same holds true for spilling in bed. Pick a meal that doesn't require cutlery, isn't fussy to eat, and doesn't leave crazy crumbs in the covers. The last thing you want is a mid-breakfast evacuation if egg yolks drizzle on your duvet.

    3. Don't forget the drinks: Yes, we just scared you with spillage caution but that doesn't mean your breakfast in bed doesn't deserve boozy drinks or a morning pick-me-up. While an entire carafe of coffee is a must, spoil your sweetie with a lowball glass of orange juice, with a bit of champagne, of course.

    French toast with maple ricotta, raspberries and basil styled on a white plate on a wooden crate
    Set the Scene

    Breakfast in bed is only as good as the location you serve it in, hence bed being a major keyword. When it comes to food, it's always his vs hers, and the same goes for the bedroom. Philip sleeps on his back and likes his pillow fluffy, while I sleep on my stomach and prefer my pillow lean.

    Philip and Mystique sitting on their bed looking at each and smiling while they eat French Toast. Bed has a grey headboard and 3 black and white pictures hanging above.
    Serve in Style

    So you've cooked a beautiful dish, mixed OJ with champagne, and brewed a pot of coffee, but now's the time to layer your tray. If you don't have a traditional breakfast tray (like us) use a flat surface like a large cheeseboard, a wooden crate, or an antique silver tray to serve your dish. While lap trays help balance and stability, laying a large flat surface across your lap works too, and will prevent any spilling or crumbs from getting into your bed.

    Take your tray to the next level by adding a touch of flowers or greenery in a small vase. It's the simple romantic acts that'll have them saying aww and swooning over the gesture. For extra points and easy entertaining, keep your favorite books and current newspaper closed or the remote on your nightstand for quick access to binge-watching.

    "Wakey Wakey XO" on small cinema sign laying on an Endy mattress with a cup of coffee, french toast, a newspaper, and two Endy pillows
    Cancel the Rest of your Day

    One of the best parts about breakfast in bed is the free pass you get to spend the entire day in your PJs. Once breakfast is over, cancel the rest of your day. Put your phone on silent, keep the mimosas flowing, and grab your laptop and watch a movie (or two or three) under the covers, cuddling the day away with nowhere to be.

    Or if you're up for dessert, toss the dirty dishes on the floor, down the rest of your mimosa, and roll in the sheets; you do have the entire day, after all.

    Mystique's hand blocking a view of Philip and Mystique kissing, while laying in their bed with a wooden crate with coffee and french toast. The bed has a grey headboard and 3 black and white pictures hanging above.

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    1. Sharon C. says

      February 26, 2018 at 10:16 pm

      Love reading your blog .. The French Toast is a must try ..5 stars

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      • Chef Sous Chef says

        February 27, 2018 at 6:28 pm

        Thank you, Sharon! Yes this French Toast is a must-try. Maybe your special someone will make it for you 😉

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    2. Angie Mac says

      February 22, 2018 at 11:13 pm

      What a cute article and the French Toast.... absolutely decadent.5 stars

      Reply

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