Shopping for a Foodie Mom
Measuring Spoon Set
What food-loving mom isn’t going to be swept off her feet with this cheesy (but a sweet kind of cheesy) “A Mother’s Love is Beyond Measure” set? The spoons are also embellished with various names for “mother” in different languages. Included in this original handmade gift are four pewter measuring spoons and a hanging rack.
To buy: Measuring Spoon Set, $75
Image via Uncommon Goods
Holiday-Inspired Hot Chocolate and a Warm Blanket
Going home for the holidays to visit my mom is never complete without some good ol’ hot chocolate. As a kid, I remember melting pieces of dark chocolate with my mom and pouring milk over it — stirring everything together would make beautiful dark swirls on white. This winter, share a cup of your favorite holiday-inspired hot cocoa with mom on the couch, recalling family memories under warm, comfy blankets (Aden + Anais has blankets for adults too — and the collection is fantastic).
To buy: (1) Aden + Anais Daydream Blankets, $125; (2) Spicy Maya Drinking Chocolate, $15.95; (3) Harry & David Hot Chocolate Gift Set With Mugs, $29.95; (4) Godiva Hot Cocoa Gift Set, $20;
Images via Aden + Anais, Chuao and Harry & David
Wine and Spirits Gift Basket
Surprise mom with a gift she can appreciate any day of the year: DRINKS. Whether it’s a beautiful pre-packaged gift basket or a DIY hand-selected one of her favorites, wino and foodie moms can appreciate something she can add to her cooking (who am I kidding? — my mom's really just going to drink it).
To buy: (1) Mel & Rose’s A Layered Cake Wine Basket, $99; (2) Martin Wine Cellar Around the World, $99.99; (3) Spirited Gourmet Gift Basket, $99.99 (upgradeable)
Images via Mel & Rose and Martin Wine Cellar
Egg Lover Necessities
Saying that eggs are my mom’s favorite ingredient is an understatement. She would incorporate eggs in soups, salads, sandwiches – you name it, she’s tried it. If your mom’s the same way, a mix of specialty cookware or egg-inspired décor would make egg_-cellent_ (I had to) gifts. But seriously, check out the beautiful diamond cut egg vase for her dining table or the cute sunny-side egg shaper to brighten her morning.
To buy: (1) Monkey Business Sunny-side Silicon Egg Shaper, $9.28; (2) Diamond Cut Egg Vase, $49; (3) Blue Rose Pottery Flowering Peacock Egg Cup Set, $24.50; (4) Paderno 20-centimeter Fry Pan With Egg Poacher, $139.99
Images via Dwell Studio, Amazon and Blue Rose Pottery
Travel Must-Haves
The only other thing my mom loves just as much as food is traveling (I mean, she’s been a travel agent since I was born). No matter where she travels, clever on-the-go gifts are practical and fun. The multitasking potential of fork-knife chopsticks, for example, is pretty mind-blowing – and who doesn’t want to have an espresso kit with them at all times? #yeswearecoffeefiends
To buy: (1) Lekue Twin Fork-Knife Chopsticks, $10; (2) Handpresso Outdoor Espresso Set, $195; (3) Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, $25.90
Images via Amazon
Dinner Lab Membership
As a member of Dinner Lab, mom will be invited to unique and new dining experiences that feature talented guest chefs from across the country. It’s intimate and interactive, with weekly events that can get any foodie’s culinary adventure senses tingling. Membership prices vary based on the city and tickets to dinner events are purchased separately.
To join: Dinner Lab membership, about $100-$200 per year
Images via Dinner Lab
