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But first: Where Did Mother’s Day Brunch Come From?

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This week’s assignment

Mother’s Day brunch

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day — a holiday that can be joyous for many, but also difficult and emotional for others.

For those celebrating the holidays, I have a feeling you might be doing something that’s simply synonymous with Mother’s Day: brunching. I asked Business Insider lifestyle correspondent Anneta Konstantinidis for her thoughts — and if she has any brunch tips.

Annetta, how did brunch become synonymous with Mother’s Day?

My first memory of Mother’s Day was my dad letting me know it was time to make mom breakfast in bed. It’s a holiday I associate with the simple pleasures of breakfast – freshly brewed coffee, a stack of pancakes and fluffy eggs.

I think it’s just a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day. There’s no need for a huge celebration at Thanksgiving or Christmas — the point, after all, is to make sure mom doesn’t have to do anything.

If you want to celebrate mom but don’t want to leave the house, are there any recipes to ensure she has a good meal at home?

Ina Garten’s Greek orzo salad will help you transition from breakfast to lunch, and the raspberry ricotta breakfast cake is a must. I made this for my mother last Mother’s Day and she gave it a 10/10.

And every mom deserves a great cocktail, so why not celebrate the day with the famously cosmopolitan Garten – with a summer watermelon flavor?

Mountain view and masala chai

One writer spent $317 a night to stay at the Taj Cape Town in South Africa. She could see Table Mountain from her room, one of the city’s major landmarks.

The hotel’s food was also a highlight of the author’s trip — from fresh tea masala at the breakfast buffet, to afternoon tea, to hand-delivered slices of cake.

See inside the Taj Cape Town.

A quick trip to “Hairstanbul”

In the United States, hair transplants range from $10,000 to $20,000. But in Istanbul, a doctor charges about $3,500 — a fee that includes a consultation, the operation, some aftercare, three nights in a four-star hotel, and transportation from the airport, hotel and clinic.

After seeing one of his friends successfully regain his hair after a trip to “Hairstanbul”, the author decided to make the trip himself.

Here’s how the process works.

Chris Pine’s rise through the ranks

In an interview with BI, Pine said he never wanted to be a movie star. A third-generation actor, he initially shied away from joining the family business, hoping to become a professional baseball player.

He didn’t wake up like that. With starring roles in rom-coms and IP-based blockbusters, Pine has risen through the ranks of Hollywood. He described his rise to BI – including what he learned from Denzel Washington.

Enter the mind of Chris Pine.

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What not to wear: Finance bro edition

The weather is warming up, which can only mean one thing: It’s time to put your Patagonia vest in storage and slip into something a little cooler, literally and figuratively.

Reginald Ferguson, men’s fashion consultant, told BI that he wanted his clients to stay “modern, but classic” this summer. That means skipping athleisure and buying luxury pieces from brands like Zegna and Kiton.

An affordable guide to summer fashion.

What we’re watching this weekend

• “Interview with the Vampire”: The second season of the AMC drama, based on the Anne Rice novels, returns Sunday.
• “Mother of the Bride”: Netflix’s latest rom-com stars Brooke Shields as a woman who learns her daughter is marrying the son of the man who broke her heart years ago.
• “The Iron Claw”: The acclaimed 2023 film about the tragic Von Erich wrestling dynasty is now available to stream.

See the full list

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• Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resigned. Here is a timeline of the drama.
• Ten fat loss lessons from a woman who lost 55 pounds.
• Five Caribbean islands to visit and two to skip, according to a frequent traveler.
• Emily Oster says parents should focus on raising independent children.
• The benefits of an AmEx card — despite its hefty annual fees.

• How to live a long, healthy life without Equinox’s new $40,000 membership.

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  The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor-in-chief, in New York. Jordan Parker Erb, publisher, in New York. Dan DeFrancesco, associate editor and anchor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York.