The modern version of Mother's Day was first observed in the United

States in 1907, following the death of the mother of Anna Jarvis.  A small service was held on May 12, 1907, in Grafton, West Virginia where Anna's mother had taught Sunday school.  The first official Mother's Day service was held the following year in the same church accompanied by a larger ceremony.  Anna then campaigned to establish Mother's Day first as a U.S. holiday, and later as an international holiday.    

Carnations are the flowers most associated with Mother's Day. Carnations were the favorite flower of Anna Jarvis's mother, and she delivered 500 of them at the first official church celebration of Mother's Day in 1908.  Many religious services continue the custom of passing out carnations on Mother's Day.  

On May 8, 1914, the U.S. Congress designated the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.  

 Today, Mother's Day is celebrated world-wide.

Many people allow food labels to help dictate their grocery buying decisions. Food label standards were created by the FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Here are some quick facts to help you make those grocery decisions.

Organic: Any multi-ingredient product bearing the USDA Organic seal must contain at least 95% organic ingredients.

Made with organic ingredients:  At least 70% of the ingredients must be organic. The product cannot carry the USDA Organic seal.

Non- or -free: Must have less than the following per serving: fat (0.5 gram), sugar (0.5 gram), cholesterol (2mg), or sodium (5mg).

Low-: The product must have less than the following per serving: fat (3 grams), cholesterol (20 mg), or sodium (140 mg).

Reduced: The product must have at least 25% less of the given component than is typically found in that type of food.

Light: Fat must be reduced at least 50%, or calories reduced at least 33%, per serving.

High, Rich In, Excellent Source Of: All designate products with at least 20% of the recommended daily amount per serving.

Good Source, Contains, Provides: The product must contain 10% - 20% of the recommended daily amount per serving.

More, Fortified, Enriched, Added, ExtraPlus: The vitamins, minerals, protein, and/or fiber content must be at least 10% of the recommended amount per serving.

Lean: Less than 10 grams of fat.

Naturally raised: Animals raised without growth hormones or antibiotics.

Information extracted from various sources.  

Please note that all Fiona's cereals are certified organic by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. We recently updated our website to include nutritional labels for all our products. Check out the nutrition facts for our products at fionasgranola.com.

French Toast Casserole 

Reminiscent of a rich bread pudding, this easy dish is a perfect main course for Mother's Day brunch.  

INGREDIENTS

8 slices bread

4 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1 cup Fiona's Toasted Almond Granola

1" cube butter, melted

Maple syrup

Whipped cream (for an extra special touch)

• Heat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
• Whisk eggs, milk, and cinnamon together until well blended.
• Break bread slices into 1"-2" strips; layer these in the buttered baking dish. Pour the egg-milk mixture over it.
• Sprinkle Fiona's Toasted Almond granola over top. Drizzle with butter.  
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
• Cut French toast casserole into 6 servings. Top each serving with maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.  

Pair this with a fresh fruit salad and a festive mimosa! 

Fiona's favorite :  Toasted Almond Granola