Enjoy a sweet and special Mother's Day

Moms play so many roles in life: teacher, comforter, chef, peacemaker, scheduler, chauffeur. Of course, they deserve a big “thank you” every day and something extra-special this Sunday, May 13, on Mother’s Day.
When it comes to honoring our moms every spring, flowers remain one of the most popular gifts to show appreciation. While flowers are lovely and always welcomed, think about other ideas to honor those moms in our lives and build great family memories at the same time.
Take her away. Mom will be thrilled with an escape from the daily routine when she is whisked off on a surprise outing! Think about taking her on a picnic, on a nature walk (such as the one at Muttontown Preserve on Sunday), to one of the many museums in the area, or someplace else that’s special to her.
Give her the day off. Take away mom’s “to-do” list and handle those chores and errands for her. Make sure the kids and meals are taken care of and let her do what she wants to unwind.
Put on your chef’s toque. Have the whole family plan a special Mother’s Day menu and cook it together. Make sure it’s something you can handle – getting frustrated over a recipe that’s too complicated won’t help anyone enjoy the day. Or go out for dinner and come home to a special dessert. Get inspired with this family-friendly, yet sophisticated recipe that will indulge everyone’s sweet tooth.

Mini Coffee Ice Cream Sundaes
Most everyone loves an ice cream sundae. Try this creative twist on the classic sundae and create something sensational for mom.

2 cups coffee or chocolate ice cream, or 1 scoop of each
Salted caramel sauce (recipe follows)
Almond whipped cream (recipe follows)
1 shot espresso coffee
4 amaretti cookies
Chocolate-covered coffee beans

Arrange 2 (1/4-cup) scoops ice cream in 4 demitasse coffee cups. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce, then top with almond whipped cream. Pour a little espresso into each cup, then garnish with cookies and coffee beans.