Mother's Day is not so much about showering your mom with gifts as it is showering her with love — so don't fret if you're feeling a bit broke or simply don't know what to buy her. There isn't a single mom in the world who wouldn't be thrilled to be brought breakfast in bed by her child, whether 8 or 38 years old!

But forget boring, greasy bacon and eggs, or limp scrambled eggs on toast — try something a little different! And if you're going for calories, at least do it in style!

We've collected some fabulous recipes and breakfast ideas. Start off by popping on the percolater, or perhaps pour her a glass of champers and orange juice, then get cooking!

Breakfast ideas:

  • Baked eggs. Line an oven-proof bowl with baby spinach leaves and sprinkle liberally with sea salt and ground black pepper. Break a free-range egg into the middle, and pop into the oven for a few minutes until cooked. You can also add a few slices of mature cheddar to the spinach leaves. Yum!

  • Croissants filled with mozzarella, freshly sliced tomato and fresh basil leaves, or smoked salmon and cream cheese, with a few rocket leaves added for colour.

  • Fresh fruit salad. Use any of the following: mango, watermelon, grapes, pineapple, pawpaw, peaches, berries, banana, kiwifruit and grated apple. Serve with a thick Greek or natural yoghurt, and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

  • Poached egg served on crispy toasted French or Italian bread, served with ham or smoked salmon and lots of black pepper.

  • Sauteed giant black mushroom (in just a tiny bit of butter), served on warm toast made with wholewheat, preferably homemade, bread. Add a dollop of ricotta cheese.

  • Plain fat-free yoghurt blended with honey and fruit (strawberries, frozen banana, granadilla etc), or sprinkled with chopped nuts, honey and a little granola.

  • Smoothies: Blend together sunflower seeds, nuts (pecans, almonds, hazelnuts etc.), rolled oats, pawpaw banana and some sliced mango. It's that easy. You can also add yoghurt.

Now all you have to do is serve it on a tray with some cut flowers, tea or coffee, and of course a whole lotta love...