5 delicious ways to spoil Mom this Mother’s Day
It’s hard to know what gift to give someone who’s played as meaningful a role in your life as your mom, grandmother, or mother of your children. Rather than wasting time stressing over a gift at the store, which is never quite able to capture your sentiments, we suggest spoiling mom with a handcrafted treat that you can enjoy together - because memories, and delicious eats are always the most appreciated gifts.
Wake her up to breakfast in bed
If you’ve got young ones at home, you know that a luxurious sleep-in is likely at the top of any mom’s wish list. Enlist the kids to help you surprise mom with breakfast brought right to her in bed for a wake-up that’s infinitely more enjoyable than an alarm clock.
Little hands can easily help bake our house-made scones and for those ready to level-up their breakfast in bed offering, our recipe for Veggie, Herb & Goat Cheese Quiche highlights the best of spring produce in a classic brunch dish. Round out her breakfast tray with colourful flowers, a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice, a carafe of coffee and a hand-made card, of course.
Indulge in an elegant afternoon tea
Treat mom to our special Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea this year. Indulgent and decadent, there’s a reason why afternoon teas have stood the test of time. Set the table with vintage tea cups, break out your fanciest piece of headwear and host your mom for a tea party, harkening back to when you were young, but with a slightly more elevated menu.
Our Mother’s Day tea package offers savoury bites, delectable treats and classic tea sandwiches, easily feeding four people with Mini Croissants with Brie & Fig Chutney, Smoked Salmon Biscuits, Olive Oil Cakes with Hibiscus Jam, Rose Buttercream & Dried Rose Petals, and much, much more. A vegetarian version is also available, with all afternoon teas prepared for pick-up in Vancouver on May 7 and May 8 for a stress-free Mother’s Day celebration.
Stock up her bar for summer
If you’re looking for a unique DIY gift to send Mom’s way, create a kit for her with everything she needs to shake up a signature cocktail like a pro.
Embrace the warmer weather with an easy-drinking afternoon sipper, like the Rosemary-Lemon Bourbon Sour from our Favourite Summer BBQ Recipes blog post. Prepare the rosemary simple syrup in advance and bottle it or package it in a glass mason jar, with a label tied on with twine and a sprig of rosemary. Include a bottle of bourbon and a few lemons, along with a cocktail shaker and a pair of old fashioned glasses, and package everything in a beautiful new picnic basket, so mom is all set for sunny afternoons to come.
Bake her a sweet treat
For moms with a sweet tooth, a homemade dessert is a simple way to show your love. Order her in lunch or dinner to give yourself time to focus on the grand finale, and choose a dessert recipe that fits with your menu’s theme. A sophisticated buttermilk panna cotta is the perfect addition to a hearty pasta, while a classic brownie with chocolate ganache, served with vanilla bean ice cream and slivered almonds is always a hit with the whole family.
Assemble a grazing board
With so many opportunities for variation, everyone loves a charcuterie board! Include your mom’s favourite snacks, from olives, to almonds and popcorn, and build it up with two or three varieties of cheese and a few types of cured meat. For a fun twist on a tried-and-true classic, create a dessert charcuterie board instead, filled with pieces of dark chocolate, dried and fresh fruits, nuts, chocolate covered pretzels and truffles. Pair it with a bottle of her favourite bubbly and settle in for an evening of catching up together.