Mother's Day Gifts: Food lovers

Is Mom a food lover? Does she relax to the Food Network? Find heaven in a cookbook aisle? Then she will love these fabulous kitchen-themed gift ideas — perfect for Mother's Day!

A version of this article appeared in our May 2013 issue with the headline "78 Mother's Day gifts," pp. 81-5.

These pretty dessert plates will delight foodies of all ages with their playful bird-cage design. Aren't they cute?

Alanna Cavanaugh Dessert Plates, $20 for set of four

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Where to Buy? thebay.com

Enhance flavours by grating this beautiful maple cube over fruit, granola, ice cream — or any time a recipe calls for sugar.

Maple Sugar Cube 57, Ninutik, $35

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Where to Buy? shop2.ago.net

Mom will carry this lovely tea tumbler with pride — thinking of you everywhere she goes with it, of course!

Kita Tea Tumbler, $27
Where to Buy? teavana.com

The gift of organic tea is always thoughtful — and healthful. Pair it with a coupon for one hour (at least!) of me-time.

The Glow Organic Tea, $7 for 50 g
Where to Buy? davidstea.ca

You can't have too many measuring spoons — perfect for moms who love to bake!

Copper measuring spoons, $17

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Where to Buy? westelm.com

Inspire more delicious one-pot meals with this classic three-quart, cast aluminum pot.

Nordic Ware 3-qt. cast aluminum pot, $100

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Where to Buy? sears.ca

Once painted and inscribed with your chosen saying, this painted wooden spoon is not only a perfect decoration, but a perfect gift.

Get the instructions: DIY painted spoon

Oh, fun! Another kitchen gadget — foodie moms can't have enough gadgets, especially when they're super useful and cute, like this herb chopper.

Herb chopper, $35
Where to Buy? cuisipro.com

The perfect addition to every food-lover's library.

Where Chefs Eat, Guidebook by Joe Warwick, $20
Where to Buy? chapters.indigo.ca

This lovely modern tea pot is perfect for serving guests or brewing mom her own cozy cup of tea.

Värme teapot, $10
Where to Buy? ikea.ca

Is mom a fan of Italian cuisine? She'll love all the authentic dishes she can make with this manual pasta machine.

Manual pasta machine, $30

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Where to Buy? kitchenstuffplus.com

Want to get a little fancy? Give Mom the gift of a coq au vin pot. This one's a beauty!

Staub coq au vin pot, $533 and up
Where to Buy? williams-sonoma.com

This pretty bowl makes the perfect hostess gift, as well.

Pad printed bowls, $9 each
Where to Buy? westhelm.ca

You can't have too many silicone spoons in the kitchen.

Colourworks, $10 (pair it with the Colourworks whisk, $12)
Where to Buy? sears.ca

You can't go wrong if you give her the most buzzed-about cookbook around. She'll love this!

It's All Good, by Gwyneth Paltrow, $35

Where to Buy? hachettebookgroup.com

Treat Mom to a fancy-flavoured oil or top-quality sea salt.

PC Black Label Argan Oil, $14 (Pair it with PC Basil-Flavoured Oil, $9, or Sea Salts, $6)
Where to Buy? presidentschoice.ca

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