I’m always looking for a reason to try out new recipes, and to share new favorites with friends and family. Mother’s Day presented the perfect opportunity for a little bit of both.

We celebrated Mother’s Day with my mother, father and brother on Saturday evening. After a delicious take-out meal from a local Italian restaurant, we had a gold cake frosted with Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Frosting.

On Sunday, we hosted a brunch for my husband’s mother and sister. We served coffee, mimosas, fresh fruit with creamy dip, crustless quiche, orange blueberry muffins and strawberry banana muffins.

It was a lovely weekend, and I am so grateful for our wonderful moms!

***The photo above was taken by my Mom in her beautiful perennial garden.***