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 [...]]]> Earlier in the week I caught one of the morning news shows.  They had segment on Valentine’s Day gifts.  Their proposed gift for your sweetie?  A lovely new laptop.  A laptop?!?

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.