Author in the Kitchen: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Cookbook Author Sloane Taylor…

Mother’s Day is Sunday May 12th this year.

Do
something really nice today for the lady who does so much for you throughout
the year. This brunch will show how much you love, care and appreciate her. A few fresh flowers on
the table are a nice touch, along with a lace tablecloth, and generous glass of mimosa. Wink. Cheers to all you Moms out there! 

Preheat
oven to 375° F (190°C). 

Place
pie shell on cookie sheet. Use a fork to poke several sets of holes in the
bottom and around the sides of the shell. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven
and set aside. 

Melt
butter in a heavy skillet. Add bacon, and ham if you’re including it, and onion
when foam subsides. Cook until meat is lightly browned. Remove from skillet
with a slotted spoon to paper towels. 

Beat
or whisk eggs, yolks, cream, and seasonings in a large bowl. Stir in cheese. 

Scatter
meat, into pie shell. Gently ladle in egg mixture. Sprinkle the top with butter
bits. 

Bake
for 25 minutes or until a sharp knife inserted in the middle of the quiche comes
out clean. 

The
dish may be served hot, warm, or room temperature. It also makes a wonderful
appetizer. Leftovers reheat in the microwave beautifully. 

*Diced
ham, ¼ lb. (125g), is also good in this recipe in place of the bacon or along
with. All other ingredients and process remains the same. 

**No need to buy white pepper if you
don’t have it. Use black pepper only a little more as it is not as strong as
white pepper.

May you enjoy all the days of your life filled with good friends, laughter, and seated around a well-laden table!