15 Mother’s Day Kitchen Gifts for Moms Who Love to Cook

Your mom may insist that the best Mother’s Day present is your presence, but trust me: What she really wants is some quality time plus a little something she wouldn't have thought to buy herself.

If you’re looking for thoughtful gift ideas for the mom who cooks—or at least likes to eat what you cook—we’re here to help you claim the title of Favorite Child once and for all. Whether your mom likes to bake, host, sip tea with abandon, shake a mean mezcal margarita, or scold you for not rinsing the rice three times, we’ve got you covered. Read on for our list of gifts big and small that’ll make her feel extra special come May 11.

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Skip straight to shopping for the best gifts…

• For the mom who's still printing out online recipes: Apple iPad
• For the mom who prefers to stay analogue: Papier Recipe Journal
• For the new mom who needs caffeine delivered to her door: Trade Coffee Subscription
• For the mom who loves to throw a dinner party: Holcomb Studio Puddle Coasters

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For the mom who craves a post-dinner sweet treat: Compartés Floral Truffles Gift Box

Give the mom who always needs a square of chocolate after dinner this delightful box of truffles from Compartés, which has been producing handcrafted chocolates in LA since 1950. The flavors are inspired by spring florals (think raspberry rose, grapefruit lavender, strawberry vanilla, and coconut lemongrass) and each truffle is adorned with a playful flower design that matches the display-worthy box. (Fun fact: The brand’s chocolate bar wrappers are so gorgeous, they’ve been displayed in the Smithsonian museum.)

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For the afternoon tea drinker: Le Creuset Demi Kettle

Your mom has received 18 coffee mugs from you over the years (including those ones you painted two decades ago at Color Me Mine). Enough. This year, prove you’re a grown-up and get her a quality kettle instead. This Le Creuset stunner comes in a zillion hues, but we’re partial to this particular shade of blue; it’s a fun pop of color that’s still muted enough to look good in any kitchen. Or if your mom has a Le Creuset Dutch oven , go with a color that matches or compliments it.

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For the artsy mom: Peter Shire Splatter Mug

If you do really want to get Mom a mug, make it a special one. These beauties from Los Angeles–based artist Peter Shire are produced in small batches and signed and dated by the studio. They check all of the boxes for a great gift: something your mom probably wouldn’t buy herself, but will spark joy while being highly functional. Director of creative development Paz Mendez Hodes loves to give these as gifts for exactly that reason. “[They] give you the luxury of drinking coffee out of a cute little sculpture every morning,” says Paz.

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For the coffee fiend: Trade Coffee Subscription

You can’t make a fresh cup of coffee without fresh beans. Help Mom upgrade her setup with a Trade coffee subscription , which takes into account her flavor preferences, go-to brewing method, and even add-ins like oat milk, cream, and sugar, before recommending choice bags of beans from excellent roasters. Monthly subscriptions start at $15.75 a bag and have no minimum requirement. You can choose the frequency of Mom’s subscription box and whether she’d like the beans ground or whole.

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For the mom who loves to bake: Adjustable Wood Rolling Pin

We’re not trying to suggest your mother’s pie crust is less than perfect. (It’s perfect!) But a rolling pin with numeric markers provides an easy cheat when measuring out the length or diameter of doughs. This one from Joseph Joseph also has adjustable silicone rings that’ll help Mom achieve the ideal thickness for her cookies, tart linings, or biscuits.

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For the daily toast eater: Bonne Maman Limited Edition Gift Tin

Give the mom who loves a slice of toast with jam in the morning this limited edition gift set of preserves. It features nine flavors that include Blueberry & Blackcurrant, Cherry Hibiscus, Grapefruit & Dragon Fruit, and Fig Cardamom—no plain old strawberry or orange marmalade here. Oh, and the best part? They all come in a beautiful reusable tin.

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For the mezcal-loving mom: Vamonos Riendo Mezcal

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.

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For the mom who loves to cook: Hedley & Bennett Chef’s Knife

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.

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For the mom who hasn’t replaced her spices since 1990: Curio Spice Co. Culinary Essentials Set

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.

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For the taco Tuesday enthusiast: Masienda Tortillero

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.

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For the mom who loves BA: Cook With FooddeR Box

If your mom reads every new issue of FooddeR cover to cover immediately upon its arrival, give her a subscription to the Cook With FooddeR 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.

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For the frequent entertainer: Holcomb Studio Puddle Coaster

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 .

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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.

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For the mom who writes things down by hand: Papier Custom Stationery and Recipe Journal

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.

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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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