Top 8 foods for a romantic Valentine's Day brunch — or breakfast in bed

M&S Shakshuka sauce served with poached eggs. picture Chani Anderson

After over a week of cold, wet weather, Valentine’s Day is as good an excuse as any to cosy up and have breakfast in bed, or brunch in the kitchen. What makes a difference is presentation, ideally without much work, so let’s consider small changes to add a touch of celebratory flair to our celebration. For our Top 8, I’ve put together some breakfast ideas worth lingering over.

For breakfast in bed, a tray with a pretty cloth or folded tea towel helps, and squeezing a few of the delicious seasonal Spanish oranges into a nice glass, adds a romantic touch. Alternatively, a slice of fresh pineapple, and a half of those delicious golden kiwis in the shops right now add taste and vitamins to an everyday porridge, muesli or granola — those fruits also make a moreish cocktail blended with a splash of cranberry juice and water. Serve in a Champagne flute or wine glass.