Many think brunch is perfect for Mother’s Day celebration. If you prefer to try something different, try a pool party. If you don’t have a backyard pool, many community pools will “rent” the space for a fee. Another alternative is to check into a local hotel with poolside facilities. Food served poolside always tastes special and the occasion promises to be fun. I like to use the individual plastic “burger” baskets to showcase an outdoor menu. Recently, I found a wide selection of food baskets at the local Oriental market. All were colorful with multiple sizes. The table color coordination is important and it really does make the cuisine more appetizing. Fish tacos, steamed crab, potato salad and coleslaw are all perfect for the Mother’s Day splash. Beverages can be color coordinated too and fruit juice infusions are easy. Be sure to entertain with lots of sliced fruit and make this Mother’s Day the most memorable of all. © Kelly McBride Loft