From hand-painted Moroccan tea glasses to single-malt scotch caramels from Boston, here’s what we’re getting to impress our moms this year.
For the Lover of Sweet Treats
Tastëlanghe Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Spread
Sure, you could gift the moms in your life the conventional chocolate hazelnut spread, why buy that, when you can buy the real deal, straight from Italy? Made from Tonda Gentile hazelnuts (considered the best in the world and exclusively grown in the Piedmont region), this decadent dark chocolate spread from Tastëlanghe is truly top-tier. It’s far less dense than the supermarket spreads, with just a hint of chocolate flavor mixed with the powerful punch of nutty hazelnuts. It’s perfect for spooning over creamy vanilla ice cream, stirred into overnight oats, drizzled over seasonal fruit or spread over a piece of homemade bread.
Not into chocolate? There’s an equally delectable caramel sauce to choose from!
Baratti & Milano Assorted Cremino Color Art Gift Box
Chocolate, but make it art. These three-layer candies from Italy’s Baratti & Milano continue our chocolate and hazelnut theme in the form of cremino: two pieces of silky gianduja (chocolate and hazelnut) that sandwich a creamy, flavored center. Hopefully your giftee enjoys variety because they’ll have six indulgent flavors to choose from, including pistachio, lemon and almond. Each box features 25 wrapped cremini treats packed in a pop art-style box, so all you’ll need is a bow.
McCrea's Single Malt Scotch Caramels
Eat your scotch! These single malt scotch caramels from Hyde Park, MA are a revelation.
While most caramels are so sticky that they’re barely chewable, these sweet treats boast melt-in-your-mouth texture—semi-solid, yet still soft. Their flavor is deliciously distinct: malty alcohol, with hints of smoky vanilla and toasty caramel for a balance that doesn’t feel too boozy.
Each gorgeously designed tube comes with 20 pieces, but ask anyone on our staff: they disappear fast!
For the Commuter
Kinto Vacuum Insulated Tumbler
When it comes to Chris Kimball's all-time favorite coffee container, we'll let him do the talking:
“I have tried dozens of travel mugs/thermoses, and they all have shortcomings. They are either too big or too small; the coffee is cold after an hour; the pouring mechanism is awkward, making drinking a delicate act and effective cleaning nearly impossible. The elegant Kinto Vacuum Insulated Travel Tumbler solves these problems and more.
That's because the Kinto Vacuum Insulated Travel Tumbler was smartly designed with two tops: the inner top that “allows one to drink coffee like a normal human,” he observes, and an outer screw-top lid that doesn’t leak when you put it in a knapsack.
“Simple,” he writes. “Divine.”
Casablanca Market Market Basket Tote Bag
Farmer's market season is upon us! This truly tremendous tote bag can hold fresh eggs, herbs, jams and even a pineapple. Easy to spot all over Marrakech’s outdoor markets, these beautiful handwoven straw totes are the ultimate vessel for carrying around everything from books to baguettes. They’re lightweight, yet incredibly durable, with two sets—long and short—of leather straps to ensure safe transportation wherever you are, however you want to hold it. There’s a reason these unique totes keep going out of stock!
For the Baker
Be Home White Marble & Acacia Rotating Cake Stand
We can’t guarantee that the show-stopping cake will be the topic of conversation once guests feast their eyes on its cake stand. Specifically, this gorgeous white marble and acacia stand from Be Home. Most stands are made from plastic or metal, with a focus on function, not fashion. But why can’t one have both? That’s why we were thrilled to have found this one, which features a rotating marble top, and a hand-carved acacia wood base, so your giftee can go from countertop to kitchen table with a solid piece that’s also easy on the eyes. And it’s not just for cakes! We also like using it as a rotating cheese plate.
Cera Bakeware Square Baker
There’s nothing worse than sticking cakes and bread. No matter how many times you spray your cooking vessel, you still can’t be absolutely certain you’‘ll have a stick-free experience. But that’s not the case with Adeira Glassware’s Cera bakeware, which was specifically designed to be 100% nonstick, while still behaving like your favorite glass bakeware. A Milk Street exclusive, these beautiful and functional pans are made from a ceramic-coated glass that is durable, easily washable, and—really!—nonstick. The baker in your life will thank you, we promise. Shop the full collection here.
Raisenne Round Bread Dough Riser
Any yeasted-dough baker knows well that variations in kitchen climate makes proofing a fussy and unpredictable endeavor, threatening to undo hard work! Enter the Rasienne Round Bread Dough Riser, a climate-controlled riser that ensures an even and consistent rise every time. It’s compatible with all doughs from yeasted to whole-grain. And the process couldn’t be simpler: Place the riser on a safe, flat surface, put the bowl on top then plug in. The riser heats and stays at 85 degrees (the optimal temperature for proofing), guaranteeing perfectly-proofed doughs and loaves year-round.
For the Entertainer
Casablanca Market Moroccan Tea Glasses — Set of 6
For the tea lover, turn to these beautiful, jewel-toned tea glasses straight from Morocco. Each glass is intricately hand-painted with a matte-gold design, then vibrantly painted. While their intended use is for traditional Moroccan tea, these 8-ounce glasses would make a beautiful vessel for a range of liquids—from spring-themed cocktails to cooling lemonade.
J. Catma Mughal Flower Block Print Cocktail Napkins - Set of 4
For a lovely housewarming gift, try these cocktail napkins from J. Catma. Block-printed by hand by artisans in India, this set of four cotton Mughal Flower Block Print cloths feature a gorgeously-hued blue floral pattern. And since this design is exclusive to this particular cohort of artisans in Rajasthan, who only craft it for J. Catma, no two napkin sets will be the same. We can’t wait to use these on the first warm, picnic-perfect day of the year.
Tensira Full Apron
Any home cook knows that your apron is almost as important as your tools. So for the serious cook, consider these hand-spun, woven and dyed aprons from West Africa. Designed by Tensira exclusively for Milk Street, these aprons feature an adjustable button neck loop, two handy front pockets and an easy wrap-around tie to help secure around the waist. Perfect for the eco-conscious cook, each apron is made of 100% cotton, using traditional Guinean weaving practices that eliminate fabric waste.
For the One Who Has Everything
Andrée Jardin Solid Dishwashing Soap
We’ve all got dishes to clean. Why not make the experience a little more luxe with these solid soaps from France’s Andrée Jardin? Made with organic olive oil and other natural ingredients from Marseille, these bars are tough on grease, yet gentle on hands, and get sudsy in an instant. With fully recyclable packaging and delicious scents ranging from lemon mint to floral grapefruit, these bars will be good until the last dish.
Wild Hibiscus Flower Co. Flowers in Syrup
What’s better than smelling flowers? Eating them! We love these edible hibiscus flowers from Wild Hibiscus Flower Co. because they add a little bit of beauty, and a little bit of berry-like sweetness to drinks and desserts. This is the ultimate gift for bakers, bartenders and everyone in-between. Consider adding a bloom to each glass at the Mother’s Day table for a touch of elegance.
For the One with the Green Thumb
KOBO "Plant the Box" Candles - Somerset Thyme
The best gifts are the ones that pull double-duty. Here’s a gift for the candle lover and gardener in your life.
KOBO’s Plant the Box collection of fruit and herb candles are the most realistic-smelling candles we’ve ever encountered. Herbal, earthy and rich, this Somerset Thyme candle possesses notes of earthy sage and bright lemon for balance.
When they've burned out (after an impressive 60 hours), they'll live a second life in your garden: the biodegradable boxes are made from seed-infused paper that grows thyme
Veritable Classic Indoor Garden
Give the gift of year-round gardening Meet the Veritable Indoor Garden, the fully automated indoor gardening system that keeps herbs, vegetables and flowers watered, and mimics the light cycle of daylight. The best part is, it can sit on your countertop.
Here's how it works: energy-saving LEDs and a light color spectrum are used to foster faster growth while maximizing flavor. And since the lights and irrigation system work automatically, all there’s left to do is watch, wait, and, eventually, taste.
Each garden can grow more than 70 varieties of plants, and starts with a pod that contains everything needed from the soil to the proper nutrients for each plant. Doesn’t everything taste just a little bit better when it’s homegrown?
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