Making Breakfast Special. How often have you contemplated having breakfast in your hotel room, yet said no because of the exorbitant price tag that came with this simple treat! Well, no need to be envious. You can now replicate this indulgence at home with a little flair, confidence, and elegance.

Beyond some typical breakfast ingredients —i.e., fluffy scrambled eggs with a hint of cheese and chives, roasted cherry tomatoes sprinkled with kosher salt, yogurt with fresh fruits and basil leaves, toast or English muffins with salted butter and jam, orange or grapefruit juice, and a fresh pot of Twining’s Lady Grey tea (flavored with bergamot oil, lemon and orange peel)— you will need a breakfast tray with legs. This is a must to live the posh experience of lying in bed, pillows set up right, and enjoying a sumptuous breakfast.

Beyond some basic skills needed to prepare a tasty egg dish, key to this special treat is to aesthetically orchestrate a basic layout of each element. First, choose a placemat that serves as background. Then select a plate that says good morning and supports the colors of the dish you will present. Don’t overcrowd the plate with countless ingredients. Keep it visually simple. Also, include separate small dishes to hold the butter and jam, and let the toast casually take place between the tea pot, tea cup and the obligatory glass of juice. Finally, choose a colored paper or fabric napkin and appropriate tableware. If it’s summer, why not add a freshly picked garden flower? Voila, you have brought the atmosphere of The Ritz to your home with little effort, and a lot of love.

Importantly, don’t forget your puppies, who deserve a treat as well, regardless of the lack of space on your breakfast tray. Bon Appetit!

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