If you’ve followed my posts for a while, you know I love making time at home special, just like vacation… Inspired by our incredible B&B weekend, I planned our own B&B breakfast at home. When I told the kids what I was thinking, they asked if I’d be making the coconut-chocolate muffins or the apple cider syrup we enjoyed at Sunrise Farm B&B. Since I don’t have Julie’s recipes, I made my own menu. It did not disappoint!
Planning a Fun Staycation B&B breakfast
Making an at-home breakfast B&B worthy takes just a smidge more effort than any ordinary cooked breakfast.
- Plan your menu. The B&B meals I’ve most enjoyed are served in courses, just like dinner at fancy restaurants. See more about the menu in the next section of this post.
- Prepare the kitchen! Before we went to bed Friday night, we took extra care with the kitchen, running and emptying the dishwasher before bed and setting out all the cooking equipment we’d need to prepare breakfast.
- Set the table the night before. After our kids went to bed, we set the table with dishes, juice glasses, silverware and napkins. I didn’t dig out the cloth napkins this time around, but I probably will the next time. When they came to breakfast, they were instantly excited and curious.
- Consider the timing! Prepare what you can ahead of time. We cooked our muffins Friday night so they were ready to go.
- Enjoy the experience. At the B&B, breakfast took about 45 minutes, starting with coffee and juice. Over the meal, we chatted with other guests and shared stories of our vacation adventures. Too often, we forget to take the same time with family.
- Enjoy leftovers at lunch! Why cook twice?
Our Fun Staycation B&B Menu
Our Staycation menu was a bit simpler than Julie’s, but it was equally delicious:
- Coffee and Juice
- Blueberry Muffins
- Fresh Fruit Cup
- Ham and Egg Cups
While the coffee brewed, we prepared the fresh fruit cups and baked the ham and egg cups. Once the ham dish was in the oven, we started with coffee (for the adults), juice and the world’s best blueberry muffins, made from a recipe we discovered back in 2003! We cooked the muffins Friday night, which allowed us to sleep in Saturday morning!
After that, we enjoyed the fruit course, which served as a refreshing palate cleanser before the final course.
Since the ham and egg cups only need 15 minutes to bake, they were ready right on time! We couldn’t have timed this breakfast better if we tried!
We enjoyed a delicious breakfast that lasted about 35 minutes. The warm, cozy feeling lasted all day!
Great smile! Great start to the weekend!
What’s your favorite family breakfast? Do you take time to slow down and connect?
If you like this staycation fun idea, please share it (using the convenient buttons below). The more families connect, the better off we all will be!
Susan says
This sounds fantastic. Love how you include set the table at night. I’d never think ahead like that. Trying this with my kids next weekend.
Karen Dawkins says
Susan, My oldest is in college and I’m just figuring out how to plan ahead. I know it works, but I’m not consistent about it. I wonder why.
Michele says
I’m not much of a morning eater-even if I am not at home-and I live alone. I have to admit this sounds like a great idea for a change of pace for a family
Karen Dawkins says
Michele,
The ham and egg cups are a great dinner option. We make a double batch for breakfast and save the extras for a quick, cold lunch. Super yummy!
Real Army of Moms says
After looking at your ham and egg cups I think that is my favorite breakfast. It looks so good.
Karen Dawkins says
Come back Friday. I’ll share the recipe then. 🙂
Lalia @ Found Frolicking says
What fun! A very nice idea! When my little guy is old enough to appreciate it, I will definitely be implementing this idea! Thanks for sharing!
Karen Dawkins says
I hope you do. Family weekends are precious. Without planning, they get harder to schedule as the kids get older and life gets more crazy. My kids are already planning our next one — looks like we’ll have pancakes. 🙂
Kim says
Fun idea!! Breakfast is my favorite sit down meal. Love your idea too!
Karen Dawkins says
Thanks, Kim! I’m becoming a big fan of breakfast, especially on weekends. It’s much easier to wake up to something fun and delicious.
Rebel Sweetheart says
Your breakfast menu sounds and looks perfect to me! Yum! 🙂
Karen Dawkins says
Fun, EASY, and delicious. 🙂
Patricia says
I love the whole idea of B&B Breakfast! What a great family tradition 🙂 Your menu looks yummy too. You inspired me to do something similar for my own kids. Thank you.
Karen Dawkins says
Patricia,
I’m sharing our ham and egg cups recipe Friday. EASY!!! Please post photos on our facebook page of your own staycation fun. https://facebook.com/travelingfamily I’d love to see more smiling faces on the page. 🙂
Enjoy!