It seems so ironic to me that the launching of my web site, Renee’s Interiors, would start with gathering, tabletop and recipe ideas for Mother’s Day.

The inspiration for my idea of the Mother’s Day Brunch came when I was in Provence the last week of April.

Tomato, Olive and Rosemary Quiche 
Herb and Asparagus Salad
Fruit platter and Raspberry Sorbet
Croissants, fresh jams and sweet butter
Windsor Oaks 2008 Pinot Noir 4 Dijon Clone Blend
Windsor Oaks 2010 Sauvignon Blanc

I wanted to share with you an insight to a very special and intimate type of Mother’s Day celebration at the Carbon Beach Club restaurant of the Malibu Beach Inn hotel. 

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

From 11:00am through 3:30pm

Complimentary Glass of La Marca, Italian Prosecco sparkling wine

First Course

(choice of)

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Plate

with berries and fresh crème

  Sweet Pea Soup

Crab Cake

celery root apple slaw, whole grain mustard aioli  

Bloomsdale Spinach Salad

fresh spinach, goat cheese dressing, roasted pear and candied pistachio

Second Course

(choice of)

Homemade Pancakes

lemon curd and blueberries

Traditional Eggs Benedict

English muffin, poached eggs, Canadian bacon or smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce, CBC potatoes 

Traditional Frittata

with asparagus, tomato, mushrooms, onions and pepper

served with roasted tomato sauce and mix greens

Poached Salmon

with jumbo asparagus, frisee salad, cherry tomatoes, warm lemon thyme vinaigrette

Honey Baked Ham

served with pinapple relish, mash potato and glazed carrots

Leg of Lamb

with roasted pee wee potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Third Course

(choice of)

Cheese Cake with market berries

Caramel Flan with hazelnut cookie crumbles

Seasonal Sorbets

Homemade Brownie

Complimentary juice, coffee and tea

$65.00 per person

(not including gratuity and tax)

Date: 5/13/2012
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
1685 Magnolia Drive
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-433-7455

A perfect memorable activity after your Brunch.

A wine tasting is often thought of as a more formal affair.   This lighthearted get-together puts a casual spin on it.

This is one of my special dishes, you will love it!  Its a great recipe when you are trying to please a larger crowd and need some variety.

To make the asparagus salad: In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the asparagus for 4 minutes, or until they are just crisp-tender.

Directions