When you were little, you could get away with a handmade card and some daffodils from the front yard on Mother's Day. But now that you're an adult, you should maybe aim a little higher (and not just because you have a bit more spending money than you did when you were eight). If moving out of the house has taught you anything, it's that you're never too old to need your mom. She's on speed-dial for everything from medical advice to cooking questions. So, this Mother's Day, why not get her some gifts that are a big upgrade from the semi-cooked pancakes of holidays past? We've rounded up 15 kitchen-friendly presents for the amazing mothers (and grandmothers, and aunts) in our lives — the ones who appreciate good food as much as we do. Another plus? No counter cleanup required.
An elegant kitchen accessory that's also witty — just like your mom.
Fish's Eddy Spoon Rest, $16.95, available at Fishs Eddy.
If your breakfast-in-bed skills haven't improved much since that Mother's Day you burned toast when you were 10, leave it to the experts. This kit from Mouth is stocked with plenty of goodies for the whole family.
Mouth Breakfast In Bed, $73, available at Mouth.
She'll never have to serve cheese with a boring ol' butter knife again.
Laguiole Cheese Knife Set, $36, available at Anthropologie.
Sweets for the sweetest.
Sugarfina Sweetes Mom 8 Piece Bento Box, $65, available at Sugarfina.
Make her next Netflix binge amazing with this set of fancy sea salts.
Bitterman Salt Co. Popcorn Salt Set, $20, available at The Meadow.
A chocolate subscription box means you can keep sending your love long after Mother's Day.
Chococurb 3 Month Mini Subscription, $57, available at Chococurb.
For the mom who likes her afternoon cup of tea.
Kate Spade Deco Dot Tea Kettle, $50, available at Kate Spade.
For the mom who will wait in line with you for the hot new restaurant or food mash-up, give the gift of a magazine that celebrates everything about women and food.
Cherry Bombe One Year Subscription, $38, available at Cherry Bombe.
This set of chocolates says it all.
Woodhouse Chocolates Chocolate Truffles, $15, available at Terrain.
Give a favorite family recipe the recognition it deserves; just scan a recipe card, and the shop will print it for you on a tea towel.
Kameleum Personalized Terry Tea Towel, $22, available at Etsy.
Perfect to go alongside a gift of bubbly for some Mother's Day mimosas.
Mosser Glass Juicer, $35, available at Food52.
Or, if your mom prefers a good Bloody with brunch, give her this spicy, savory mix.
The Real Dill Bloody Mary Mix, $16.25 available at Mouth.
Sure, its (probably) not your mom's birthday, too, but we like Momofuku's b-day truffles every day of the year.
Momofuku Milk Bar B'Day Truffles, $16.80, available at Goldbely.
It's almost G&T season; make sure mom is sipping in style.
St George Bontanivore Gin, $32.99, available at Drink Up NY.
A pretty sampling of organic teas means she'll have plenty of options for her next cup.
Lov Lov Is Beautiful Herbal Tea, $18, available at ABC Home.
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