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by Tony Foreman
Breakfast in bed gives you an opportunity to treat someone you care about. The first consideration is the audience. Are you going to become distracted? And if so, is it to the point where the nourishment becomes less important?
Regardless, I think there are two distinct paths.
The first is a matter of comfort, a nice hot breakfast brought to your audience. This is a dish that is going to sustain itself at the intended temperature. For example, scrambled eggs with truffles in a little covered dish, or a quiche, which will also hold up well. A complex meal is not necessary. Accompany the meal with a great hot beverage, and a chilled perfectly, fresh juice.
If your choice is the second [more romantic] path, you may need to be more strategic, taking into account the likelihood of your becoming distracted and the breakfast’s getting spoiled. If this is the circumstance, simply adjust the priorities in the meal planning. A few simple elements will do. Fresh baguettes, excellent butter, very high quality preserves and maybe a slice of Triple Crème cheese (nothing too smelly). And very importantly, a wonderfully chilled beverage, not too cold—ideally something lacy, perhaps a Blanc de Blancs Champagne.
In either situation, don’t neglect the details. Presentation is important. Such as, how delicate and pretty is the china? How pristine are the linens? And whatever flower you have chosen to be put in the vase is a pretty darn big deal.
Tony Foreman is the owner of Charleston, Petit Louis, Pazo and Cinghiale restaurants and wine shop Bin 604. You can ask him your entertaining questions at .