I’m honestly happy for the people with that sort of Valentine’s Day budget.  However, my budget,  and perhaps yours,  is much more modest.

Since Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday I propose a Valentine’s Day brunch.  Here’s the menu:

• Coffee
• Orange Juice
• Apricot Bread or Raspberry Bread
• Creamy Scrambled Eggs

Creamy Scrambled Eggs

Serves 3 to 4

1 large green onion, thinly sliced

1/2 tightly packed tablespoon curly parsley leaves, chopped

1/2 tightly packed tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

6 large eggs

2 tablespoons heavy cream

3 ounces cream cheese, cut into about 3/4-inch pieces

Salt and pepper as needed

2 tablespoons butter

1. In a medium bowl, use a fork to loosely combine the eggs and cream. Stir in cream cheese, onions and the herbs.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. In a large, heavy, non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the eggs and stir with a spatula for a few seconds.

3. Lower heat to medium-low and keep stirring in a slow steady movement for 3 minutes, or until large curds form. Eggs can be served almost wet (moist yet approaching firm) or quite firm.  Be sure not to overcook.

We’re going to have family over for dinner.   We’re going to have ham with an apricot glaze.  I’ll use the apricot bread recipe to make dinner rolls.  I’ll let you know how it turns out.