Well-balanced and gently smoky, Vamonos Riendo mezcal is made from two types of agaves—eight-year-old Espandín and Tobalá, which takes around 14 years to reach maturity. Inspired by the celebratory pechuga style of mezcals, it’s 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 if you really want to go above and beyond.
If your mom cooks frequently and hasn’t replaced her chef’s knife 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’re at it, make sure all of Mom’s knives stay up to snuff with a gift card for Knife Aid’s mail in sharpening service.
Did you know that you should replace your spices every three months? While they won’t actually go “bad” in that time, ground spices lose their potency way faster than you’d 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’ll use every day—things like Indian turmeric, Sri Lankan ground ginger, Spanish smoked paprika, and Turkish Maras biber that’ll give her usual chile flakes a run for their money.
So you’ve done family taco night and everyone fought over who got to press the tortillas. Now, keep them soft and warm until they get to the table! These pretty little pouches are made by seamstress and artisan Deisy Martínez in Oaxaca City and sold through Masienda, our go-to for masa harina 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—but off duty, it’s just as good for storing doodads.
If your mom reads every new issue of Bon Appétit cover to cover immediately upon its arrival, give her a subscription to the Cook With Bon Appétit Box. Each month, she’ll receive a package filled with five specially curated ingredients from brands we love, along with five exclusive recipes and a binder to keep them all in—plus access to a BA and Epi digital subscription, step-by-step videos, and special discounts on the included brands. It’s the perfect way to bring a bit more BA into Mom’s kitchen.
We’re kind of obsessed with these sleek silver coasters from Seattle-based design studio Holcomb. They’re neutral enough to go with any tablescape or living room setup, but their eye-catching designs will have your mom’s next dinner party guests asking where she got them. Holcomb’s entire line of kitchen and tableware is worth perusing, for that matter. Pair the coasters with this chic carafe or a matching wine decanter.
For the mom who’s still printing out online recipes: Apple iPad
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 to BA and Epicurious and pre-install the Epi app on her new device so she can get started saving recipes (and cooking them!) right away.
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.
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.
For the mom who’s still making stovetop rice: Zojirushi Rice Cooker
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’re confident the Zojirushi NP-HCC10 will convert her to the rice cooker way of life. This model has been our favorite rice cooker for years because of its intuitive interface, bevy of helpful features, and, of course, the superior rice it produces.
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