A luxurious floral breakfast in bed for Valentine's Day

Written by

Sabina

Don't just tell your lover how you feel about them this Valentine's Day - show it! Surprise your boo with the most loving start to the day possible: breakfast in bed. It's a classic for a reason! To add extra colour, flavour and love, give edible flowers the starring role. Read on and get inspired.

How to make the perfect breakfast in bed

When you think of the perfect breakfast, you might think of the classic option boiled egg, freshly squeezed orange juice and toast with your favourite toppings. While there's nothing wrong with a tried-and-tested option, we think that for this holiday breakfast can be a bit more inventive.

This toast with goat's cheese, fresh figs and edible flowers is guaranteed to please. Making it yourself is simple! This recipe feeds two and is the ideal romantic start to this day of love.

you will need (for two people):

4 slices of bread (choose your valentine's favourite kind of bread, from wholegrain to sourdough)
2 tablespoons of butter
80 grams soft goat's cheese (vegan cream cheese or any other soft cheese you prefer will also work well)
3-4 fresh figs, cut into wedges
Edible flowers* (such as viola, rose petals, primula and marigold)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 boiled eggs
Freshly squeezed orange juice

How to make toast with goat's cheese, figs and edible flowers

Heat a saucepan on the stove. Once the pan is hot, turn the heat down to low.

Lightly spread the underside of the bread with butter. Spread the goat's cheese (or other cheese) over the top and toast the bread for about 3 minutes in the pan on a low heat, giving the bread a nice crunch.

Cut the figs into wedges and squash them gently over the goat's cheese. Put the lid on the pan and let the bread toast for another minute.

Tip: for an extra romantic effort, place a mini bouquet on the tray you're serving your handmade breakfast on. to the breakfast. In the bouquet above, we used flame lilies, lilacs and lisianthus. Want to make a statement? Then surprise your flame with a romantic Valentine's Day bouquet full of symbolism.

More Valentine's Day inspiration

This delicious breakfast is the ideal Valentine's Day gift if your loved one's love language is acts of service. Not sure if that's the correct love language for your boo? Discover the different love languages to give your sweetheart a Valentine's Day they'll never forget.

Happy Valentine's Day!

*Please note: don't just sink your teeth into any cut flower or plant. Only use edible flowers from specialised suppliers that have been grown for consumption.