Creating an Experience as a Gift for Mother’s Day

Every year, Mother’s Day sneaks up on me as if it doesn’t happen every year. I start with the same internal scramble: “What do I get her this time?”

I always do flowers.

She doesn’t like candles.

I overthink the meaning of purses.

But as I got older, and time has passed for the both of us – sometimes the light hits her face just right and I see the gift that time has bestowed on her face.

The real gift, the only gift that we have for the person who has given us the world, is the time we spend together.

Brunch: A Love Language

If there is one thing my mom passed down to me, it is a love for good food and drinks.

Looking back, it’s comically obvious that I could express my love through food and drink, and I did not need to internally scramble every year.

This year will be different. The plan is simple: a homemade Mother’s Day brunch with wine cocktails. It’s intimate, meaningful, and built around everything she actually loves – food, laughter, and quality time with the whole family.

Loaded Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

This hearty and flavourful vegetarian sandwich is a versatile choice for a brunch gathering. The recipe below includes basic ingredients without specific measurements, allowing you to customize the quantities to your preference and the number of servings you need. Plus, feel free to add peameal bacon for a non-vegetarian option!

Ingredients:

Spinach Omelette:

Eggs
Fresh spinach
Butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Herbed Goat Cheese Spread:

Fresh goat cheese
Extra virgin olive oil
Fresh chives
Fresh parsley
Fresh thyme
Fresh rosemary
Lemon zest
Salt and pepper to taste

Veggies & Assembly:

Avocado
Roasted red peppers
Arugula or mixed greens
English muffin or artisan bun, toasted
Optional: Peameal bacon.

Instructions:

Whisk eggs, spinach, salt and pepper. Warm butter in a pan over low-medium heat. Add egg mixture, folding gently into a fluffy omelette.
In a bowl, mix goat cheese, oil, herbs (finely chopped), lemon zest, and seasonings until smooth.
Toast your bread of choice (we like English muffins in our family). Spread the goat cheese mixture on both halves.
Layer greens, roasted red peppers, omelette, and avocado. Press together and serve warm.

Peach Sangria Recipe

Ingredients:

1 bottle Haywire King Family Vineyards Pinot Gris, 2023
1-2 oz Maison Sivo Peach Liqueur
1/4 cup peach juice
1/2 cup sparkling water
Raspberries
Apple, diced
Strawberries, halved
Optional: sprig of mint

Instructions:

In a large pitcher, combine wine, peach liqueur, peach juice, and fruit.
Stir and chill for at least 2 hours.
Top with sparkling water just before serving. Pour over ice and garnish with mint.

Canadian Red Wine Gifts

Because mom only deserves the best, we know you still want to surprise her with a little something special. Our staff handpicked this selection of reds so that you can choose a bottle that suits her taste:

This Mother’s Day, give your mom the gift of quality time. Start with brunch, pour something Canadian, and toast to the person who’s been your support system.