Breakfast in bed: tips, ideas and recipes

breakfast in bed
This is how it becomes delicious and really cozy

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Time again for breakfast in bed! We present you great ideas and recipes for a culinary start to the day – from savory to sweet, there is something for every taste.

Breakfast served in bed usually has an occasion: a birthday, Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. And that's wonderful too – but not absolutely necessary. How about breakfast in bed, simply because it's Sunday or there is no other time for each other except in the morning? So: Whether it's a special day, weekend or mini-date during the week, these tips will help you have breakfast in bed.

9 tips for breakfast in bed

  1. Ideally, you have a bed tray or a serving or side trolley. Otherwise the bedside tables are enough, which is just a little more cumbersome than with a tray.
  2. Whether it's a cup of coffee or crumbly rolls: a tray with a high rim is helpful here or you are preparing crumb-free food, the main thing is that …
  3. … they both like to eat!
  4. Don't forget your cloth napkins!
  5. It is better not to use your favorite dishes in case something clumsily rushes off the tray and breaks.
  6. Buy in time: If you first have to go shopping and queue for a long time, the other person may have long since arrived in everyday life.
  7. If possible, choose food that is quick and / or easy to prepare. The sooner you can have breakfast together in the morning.
  8. Provides a pleasant atmosphere: It can be a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a candle, relaxed music or simply quiet (i.e. mobile phone and bell off).
  9. Would you like breakfast to be a surprise? Get up a little earlier than the other and put the (prepared) food together.

Ideas and recipes for breakfast in bed

It is well known that tastes are different. Below you will find recipes for delicacies for morning feasting – there is something delicious for everyone.

Sweet breakfast

Topping for toast, bread or rolls

  • Jams and jellies
  • honey
  • Sprinkles
  • Nut nougat cream

Recipes for a sweet breakfast

Hearty breakfast

Topping for toast, bread or rolls

  • cheese
  • Cold cuts
  • Liver or tea sausage
  • Peanut cream
  • Vegetarian spreads

Recipes for a hearty breakfast

beverages

The preferences for morning drinks also differ widely. Coffee and tea are very popular, but not everyone enjoys drinking them. Also delicious are:

Romantic breakfast

A candle light dinner is romantic, no question about it! Breakfast in bed can be just as atmospheric: candles, flower petals, heart cookies or a piece of love cake – maybe a few aphrodisiac foods for breakfast, such as strawberries or pomegranate? If you like, you can also cut heart-shaped fried eggs or toast!

A few fairy lights create a nice ambience in the dark season, but in summer it is best to open the curtains wide and let the sun in, this is guaranteed to put you in a good mood and is a perfect start to the day.