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Your mom may insist that the best Mother\u2019s Day present is your presence, but trust me: What she really wants is some quality time plus<\/em> a little something she wouldn’t have thought to buy herself.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for thoughtful gift ideas for the mom who cooks\u2014or at least likes to eat what you<\/em> cook\u2014we\u2019re here to help you claim the title of Favorite Child once and for all. Whether your mom likes to bake, host, sip tea with abandon, shake a mean mezcal margarita, or scold you for not rinsing the rice three times, we\u2019ve got you covered. Read on for our list of gifts big and small that\u2019ll make her feel extra special come May 11.<\/p>\n Compart\u00e9s Floral Truffles Gift Box<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Give the mom who always needs a square of chocolate after dinner this delightful box of truffles from Compart\u00e9s, which has been producing handcrafted chocolates in LA since 1950. The flavors are inspired by spring florals (think raspberry rose, grapefruit lavender, strawberry vanilla, and coconut lemongrass) and each truffle is adorned with a playful flower design that matches the display-worthy box. (Fun fact: The brand\u2019s chocolate bar wrappers are so gorgeous, they\u2019ve been displayed in the Smithsonian museum.)<\/p>\n Your mom has received 18 coffee mugs<\/a> from you over the years (including those ones you painted two decades ago at Color Me Mine). Enough. This year, prove you\u2019re a grown-up and get her a quality kettle instead. This Le Creuset stunner comes in a zillion hues, but we\u2019re partial to this particular shade of blue; it\u2019s a fun pop of color that\u2019s still muted enough to look good in any kitchen. Or if your mom has a Le Creuset Dutch oven<\/a>, go with a color that matches or compliments it.<\/p>\n If you do really want to get Mom a mug, make it a special one. These beauties from Los Angeles\u2013based artist Peter Shire are produced in small batches and signed and dated by the studio. They check all of the boxes for a great gift: something your mom probably wouldn\u2019t buy herself, but will spark joy while being highly functional. Director of creative development Paz Mendez Hodes loves to give these as gifts for exactly that reason. \u201c[They] give you the luxury of drinking coffee out of a cute little sculpture every morning,\u201d says Paz.<\/p>\n Trade Coffee Subscription<\/p>\n<\/div>\n You can\u2019t make a fresh cup of coffee without fresh beans. Help Mom upgrade her setup with a Trade coffee subscription<\/a>, which takes into account her flavor preferences, go-to brewing method, and even add-ins like oat milk, cream, and sugar, before recommending choice bags of beans from excellent roasters. Monthly subscriptions start at $15.75 a bag and have no minimum requirement. You can choose the frequency of Mom\u2019s subscription box and whether she\u2019d like the beans ground or whole.<\/p>\n Joseph Joseph Adjustable Rolling Pin with Removable Rings<\/p>\n<\/div>\n We\u2019re not trying to suggest your mother\u2019s pie crust<\/a> is less than perfect. (It\u2019s perfect!) But a rolling pin with numeric markers provides an easy cheat when measuring out the length or diameter of doughs. This one from Joseph Joseph also has adjustable silicone rings that\u2019ll help Mom achieve the ideal thickness for her cookies, tart linings, or biscuits.<\/p>\n Bonne Maman Limited Edition Gift Tin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Give the mom who loves a slice of toast with jam in the morning this limited edition gift set of preserves. It features nine flavors that include Blueberry & Blackcurrant, Cherry Hibiscus, Grapefruit & Dragon Fruit, and Fig Cardamom\u2014no plain old strawberry or orange marmalade here. Oh, and the best part? They all come in a beautiful reusable tin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Extra credit: Make English muffins to go with Mom’s new jams.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Well-balanced and gently smoky, Vamonos Riendo mezcal is made from two types of agaves\u2014eight-year-old Espand\u00edn and Tobal\u00e1, which takes around 14 years to reach maturity. Inspired by the celebratory pechuga style of mezcals, it\u2019s triple-distilled, with fruit added to the still during the final pass. The result is citrusy and vegetal, making it ideal for sipping straight or topped with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Pair it with a gorgeous piece of handmade glassware<\/a> if you really want to go above and beyond.<\/p>\n Hedley & Bennett Chef\u2019s Knife<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If your mom cooks frequently and hasn\u2019t replaced her chef\u2019s knife<\/a> since before you were born, give her this great all-arounder from Hedley & Bennett. In our testing, we loved how well-balanced and comfortable this knife was to grip and maneuver, thanks to the seamless transition between its handle and blade, and the fact that it comes in a few colors. While you\u2019re at it, make sure all of Mom\u2019s knives stay up to snuff with a gift card<\/a> for Knife Aid\u2019s mail in sharpening service.<\/p>\n Curio Spice Co. Culinary Essentials<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Did you know that you should replace your spices every three months<\/a>? While they won\u2019t actually go \u201cbad\u201d in that time, ground spices lose their potency way faster than you\u2019d think. If your mom has been using the same bottle of cinnamon since before you can remember, give her the gift of more flavorful food with this set of essentials from Curio Spice Co. Think of these as elevated versions of the basic spices she\u2019ll use every day\u2014things like Indian turmeric, Sri Lankan ground ginger, Spanish smoked paprika, and Turkish Maras biber that\u2019ll give her usual chile flakes a run for their money.<\/p>\n So you\u2019ve done family taco night and everyone fought over who got to press the tortillas<\/a>. Now, keep them soft and warm until they get to the table! These pretty little pouches are made by seamstress and artisan Deisy Mart\u00ednez in Oaxaca City and sold through Masienda, our go-to for masa harina<\/a> and other single-origin Mexican ingredients. Of course, this tortillero looks best when filled to the brim with a stack of tender, freshly pressed tortillas\u2014but off duty, it\u2019s just as good for storing doodads.<\/p>\n Holcomb Studios Puddle Coasters, Set of 4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n We\u2019re kind of obsessed with these sleek silver coasters from Seattle-based design studio Holcomb. They\u2019re neutral enough to go with any tablescape or living room setup, but their eye-catching designs will have your mom\u2019s next dinner party guests asking where she got them. Holcomb\u2019s entire line of kitchen and tableware is worth perusing, for that matter. Pair the coasters with this chic carafe<\/a> or a matching wine decanter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Allow your mom to save paper and time with a tablet she can use to easily view recipes as she cooks. Pair it with a digital subscription<\/a> to BA and Epicurious and pre-install the Epi app<\/a> on her new device so she can get started saving recipes (and cooking them!) right away.<\/p>\n Papier Pink Motel Notecard Set, Set of 10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Papier Time to Bloom Recipe Journal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n A set of custom stationery makes a great gift for moms who have been reminding you to write your thank-you notes for the past 32 years. London-based Papier makes a range of fun designs at a palatable price point, without compromising on the satisfyingly thick paper quality. These stylish notecards can be used as stationery, or for writing down family recipes.<\/p>\n If your mom develops her own recipes, or likes to journal meals and track adjustments she makes to online recipes, consider Papier’s recipe journal. Its smart layout allows her to record recipes, yes, but also to rate them and to add notes and adjustments. There’s also space to jot down memories of dinner parties or family gatherings attached to those recipes.<\/p>\n Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Heating System Rice Cooker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Give the gift of perfect rice every time, at the push of a button. Even if your mom is married to her stovetop rice method, we\u2019re confident the Zojirushi NP-HCC10 will convert her to the rice cooker way of life. This model has been our favorite rice cooker<\/a> for years because of its intuitive interface, bevy of helpful features, and, of course, the superior rice it produces.<\/p>\n Related:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nRecipes For the mom who craves a post-dinner sweet treat: Compart\u00e9s Floral Truffles Gift Box<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the afternoon tea drinker: Le Creuset Demi Kettle<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the artsy mom: Peter Shire Splatter Mug<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the coffee fiend: Trade Coffee Subscription<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the mom who loves to bake: Adjustable Wood Rolling Pin<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the daily toast eater: Bonne Maman Limited Edition Gift Tin<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the mezcal-loving mom: Vamonos Riendo Mezcal<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the mom who loves to cook: Hedley & Bennett Chef\u2019s Knife<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the mom who hasn\u2019t replaced her spices since 1990: Curio Spice Co. Culinary Essentials Set<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the taco Tuesday enthusiast: Masienda Tortillero<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the frequent entertainer: Holcomb Studio Puddle Coaster<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the mom who\u2019s still printing out online recipes: Apple iPad<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the mom who writes things down by hand: Papier Custom Stationery<\/a> and Recipe Journal<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nRecipes For the mom who\u2019s still making stovetop rice: Zojirushi Rice Cooker<\/a><\/h2>\n