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Our mothers fed us from birth until we moved out, and now they feed us on trips home. Everyone has a favorite dish made by their mother, and even famous chefs call their mothers the greatest cooks of their lives.
Some moms show their love through food by preparing meals for family and friends. And there’s a scientific reason why we associate food with love. The brain itself is synonymous with the two, and studies show that when we look at people we love or at a favorite food, dopamine receptors are activated in the same way.
Whether your mom is an amazing cook or just wants to be one, we have some great Mother’s Day gift ideas.
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cookbooks
How to Dress an Egg: Surprising and Easy Ways to Cook Dinner ($26.99; amazon.com)
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Chef Ned Baldwin, owner of Houseman in New York City, believes that we should all learn to cook one thing and cook it well, and that will lead to more and more culinary achievements. How to Dress an Egg, co-written with Peter Kaminsky, focuses on one main ingredient per cooking methodand teaches readers the instructions of the recipe as well as the steps to making the perfect fried chicken or homemade mayonnaise.
I Dream About Dinner (So You Don’t Have To): Low-Effort, High-Reward Recipes ($20.59, originally $29.99; amazon.com)
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Author Ali Slagle creates recipes for The New York Times, among other things, and has put together a cookbook for the rest of us Minimal ingredients for “maximum pleasure”. The 150 included recipes are easy and fun to make, and most are ready in under an hour, which is crucial for busy families who are short on time to prepare meals. One reviewer loved the simple ingredients that add loads of flavor to each bite.
dietary supplements
Dario Ceccini Herbal Salt Blend ($31.95; amazon.com)
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Yes, we’ve salted a gift guide for chefs because it’s that good. It’s not just salt, however; it is Finely ground Italian sea salt mixed with a blend of herbs which basically put all of Tuscany in one bottle for you to use in your home cooking. The combination of salt with sage, lavender, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, fennel and juniper is perfect for preparing your homemade meals – especially meats like chicken and beef – as if they came from a Michelin-star kitchen.
TruffleHunter Truffle Oil Gift Set ($34.95; amazon.com)
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Truffles are highly prized by chefs for the intense flavor and robust umami they impart to dishes, and now your favorite chef at home can use the same truffle tin in their own kitchen. This three different flavors of oil can be used in recipes or as a finishing touch to pasta, pizza and risotto to enhance the flavor experience. Black truffle oil is earthy; White truffle oil is garlic-like; and English truffle oil is nutty.
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kitchen appliances
Ninja Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer ($159.99, originally $249.99; amazon.com)
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Everyone is talking about air frying their food and using pressure cookers to prepare delicious meals. But all of these different gadgets can really clutter a kitchen counter, and who needs that? This wondrous machine is both a pressure cooker and an air fryer. It can also steam, bake, roast, grill, dehydrate and process sous vide foods, as well as act as a slow cooker. All other devices she can give away because this is the only one she will ever need.
Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender ($289.95, originally $349.95; amazon.com)
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The undisputed (in our opinion) king of blenders is the Vitamix. It may only have two switches and one button, however it chop, blend, puree, grind and emulsify almost anything. Smoothies are smoother here because the laser-cut, aircraft-grade stainless steel blades can crush ice to a fine consistency. This edition has a 48-ounce container that’s perfect for family-sized meals while still fitting in most cupboards.
kitchen convenience
Mattitude Padded Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Rugs ($31.99, originally $42.99; amazon.com)
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When mom is in the kitchen preparing delicious meals for the family, that’s the least you can do provide some comfort and relief for their feet and back. This two piece set has extra thick padding for extra support when standing, is easy to clean and has a non-slip backing for added security.
Sinceller Electric Jar Opener ($23.99, originally $24.99; amazon.com)
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We wonder how much time is wasted trying to open stuck glass lids? Certainly enough to justify this Kitchenmuh electric jug opener, we bet. Just place this device on the glass, press a button and voila! An open glass. Some other jar openers still require some grip, but this one does all the hard work and can open a variety of sizes.
For fun kitchen items only
Personal Herb Window Garden ($29.99, originally $39.99; amazon.com)
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Many chefs agree that for some recipes, fresh herbs just can’t be beat. If your mom isn’t a great gardener or lives in a community without a garden, this windowsill-sized herb garden makes the perfect gift. It comes with everything she needs to start her own garden, from reusable pots and seeds to markers to help with organization Your parsley, thyme, oregano, dill, basil, chives, cilantro, sage and mustard.
OTOTO Spaghetti Monster Strainer ($24.95; amazon.com)
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It might look a bit silly, but pasta is kind of silly when you think about it. This colander monster from OTOTO is really cute and will make you giggle but it’s also durable, heat resistant, and dishwasher safe. OTOTO believes everyday chores shouldn’t be boring, and your next pasta night will be anything but boring with this new googly-eyed friend.
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