Mamma Ti Aperiamo: a delicate, affectionate and... floral toast
Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to tell her how much we love her, even through small gestures made with the heart. An aperitif prepared at home, with attention to detail and shared with those we love, may be the easiest and most authentic way to celebrate mom.
Between edible flowers, delicacies with a delicate flavor and poetic touches, here's how to organize An Aperitiamo all dedicated to her.
The protagonists of taste: Terre Ducali Cotto Ham and Tzatziki Parma IS
- Cooked Ham Ducal Lands: delicate, fragrant, with a soft texture that melts in the mouth. Perfect for light, elegant preparations suitable for everyone.
- Tzatziki Parma IS: fresh and creamy, based on yogurt and cucumber, with an aromatic touch perfect to accompany crispy vegetables or as a sauce for gourmet sandwiches and bruschetta.
... Mamma Aperitiamo is a sincere, tender and beautiful way to say 'Thank you' to her!
How to set up with love
The table for mom must be special:
- Powder pink or lavender linen placemats or tablecloth
- Fresh Flowers in Glass Jars as Centerpieces
- Saucers decorated with floral motifs
- Poetic cards or author's quotes to pose next to the cup
Appetizer & sweet and savory snacks... with flowers and red fruits
A refined and cheerful mix to make an aperitif a small event:
- Bruschettine with tzatziki, raspberries and mint
- Ham cooked on walnut bread with currant compote
- Salty mini cheesecakes with cream cheese and violet petals
- Red fruit salad with whipped cream and crystallized violets
- Puff pastry hearts with raspberry jam
- Scones with cooked ham and pink pepper
Famous poems to read (or leave on the plate)
To add a touch of emotion, you can print or handwrite some famous poems dedicated to the figure of the mother. Here are some titles to look for:
- “My Mother's Hands” — Edmondo De Amicis
- “To Mom” — Ada Negri
- “The Mother” — Giuseppe Ungaretti
- “To my mother” — Giovanni Pascoli
- “Mother o' Mine” — Rudyard Kipling
- “Mom” — Camillo Sbarbaro
- “Thank you, mom.” — Gianni Rodari
A floral toast to mom
Choose a fresh, spring drink:
- Red fruit and lavender infusion with ice and mint
- Apple Juice and Rose Water with Lemon Peel
- Prosecco rosé with fresh raspberries and edible petals
- Water Flavored with Strawberries and Basil
Floral playlist for mom
A delicate, exciting and spring musical selection to accompany your moment together:
- “Mom” — The Divo (listen now)
- “A Song for Mama” — Boyz II Men (listen now)
- 'You Are in the Soul' — Gianna Nannini (listen now)
- “Because You Loved Me” — Celine Dion (listen now)
- “Wind Beneath My Wings” — Bette Midler (listen now)
- “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” — Stevie Wonder (listen now)
- “Mom” — Andrea Bocelli (listen now)
- “Perfect” — Ed Sheeran (listen now)
- 'Long Live Mom' — Edoardo Bennato (listen now)
- “Isn't She Lovely” — Stevie Wonder (listen now)
... a glass, a smile and a poem, you will make his party truly unforgettable. Have a good appetizer, mom!
