25 Best Food Gifts For Mother's Day 2023

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Mother's Day comes every year and, despite knowing precisely what day it is, we still scramble to find the perfect gift to give. After all, what gift could possibly convey the appreciation and care that all mothers deserve? For many moms, food is a love language and you can communicate your love for mom in a way she will cherish and remember forever with a great food or cooking gift. Whether your mom is a foodie or simply loves to indulge in sweet treats, there are plenty of options out there that are sure to put a smile on her face.

We've rounded up some of the best food gifts for mom that are both delicious and heartfelt. So skip the generic flowers this year and give your mom a gift that will truly satisfy her taste buds or help her out in the kitchen, no matter what kind of budget you're working with.

Many moms rely on a hot cup of coffee to prepare themselves to take on the world. The same old bag of grocery store coffee can get boring after a while, but a coffee subscription can spice things up. This subscription from the coffee nerds at Fellow has been expertly curated to connect the best roasters in the world straight to your morning cup of joe.

Choose from two different pricing tiers, as well as light or dark roast and frequency of delivery. Every bag of coffee is roasted to order — no sitting around in a warehouse getting stale.

Most people that drink tea already have a certain flavor or brand they are partial to. While they may be afraid to try something new, a tea-tasting kit can be a great gift that they wouldn't necessarily buy for themselves. 

This beautifully designed collection from Korean tea company Osulloc is almost too pretty to consume. Each flavor is based on various tastes of Korea, from canola flower and honey to Samdayeon tangerine. A good mix of white, green, and black teas suits every taste and preference. The tea leaves are grown on the subtropical Korean island of Jeju, making a great conversation starter over some shared mugs of hot tea.

No one makes food quite like mom, but there is a way to make sure that her recipes live on for decades to come. Gift mom a gorgeous coil-bound recipe book, full of pages designed to help jot down amazing dishes. There are sections for ingredients, instructions, and smaller details like cooking time and serving size.

This handmade book is split into five sections: soup and salad, starters and snacks, side dishes, main dishes, and desserts and drinks. In total, the book can hold up to 110 recipes — more than enough space to preserve all the family favorites.

Anthropologie has a lock on all things that moms love. This year, they've teamed up with Aurora Grace to offer a truly jaw-droppingly beautiful box of hand-painted truffles. Each box comes with 15 flavors, ranging from salted honey tahini to white chocolate peanut butter to liquid salted caramel. 

The floral design on the box is a work of art and so much better than a perishable bouquet of flowers, plus it comes with a special message just for mom. Chocolatier Aurora Grace is based in Philadelphia and makes every chocolate with sustainably sourced ingredients that are local and organic wherever possible.

A great kitchen product should be as beautiful as it is functional. That's precisely why this vacuum-sealed flask from Ikea is a touching gift that will see use for years to come. Whether you use it to serve hot coffee during an elegant brunch or to hold water on your bedside table, this flask features a great design that will fit with any decor style.

The flask on its own can make a great gift, but you could always add a fancy tea or bag of coffee to the gift to add a touch more personalization. Invite mom to watch the sunset while you sip a hot drink and talk about favorite memories.

It's a widely known fact that all moms love tea (alright, alright, most moms). Show your mom how much you love her with every dunk and sip with these heart-shaped tea bags. Each box comes with three flavors of tea: English breakfast, Earl Grey, and white berry. Each bag of tea is perfectly shaped like a heart to communicate tender feelings of love and kindness.

Pair these with a box of cookies or fun sugar cubes to elaborate the gift, or give it on its own and show up in person to share a mug with mom.

Every mom needs a survival kit for tough days. Luckily, this handmade kit of cocktail mixers is here to save the day. Each bottle can be used to add flavor to simple cocktails. 

The sangria mixer adds citrus and fruit flavors to any bottle of red, white, or rosé wine. The blueberry and lavender flavor is designed to be paired with gin or vodka and adds a deep flavor of Maine berries. for mixing with tequila or mezcal, the grapefruit and rosemary flavor is tart and herbal with a good kick of citrus. Even without booze, these mixes can add flavor to seltzer, iced tea, or even fresh lemonade.

Anyone who spends any time in the kitchen knows how long hours on your feet can lead to foot pain and back issues with time. If your mom loves to cook, why not gift her an ergonomic, nonslip kitchen mat? This ivory and grey geometric option from World Market is as beautiful as it is useful, and sure to fit most design styles. 

The mat is made of high-quality PVC, which makes it durable and easy to clean. Every time your mom steps on the mat and feels the welcome relief that a padded kitchen mat can provide, she will remember your thoughtful gift-giving and cherish you forever.

There are so many great and unexpected uses for vinegar beyond just making salad dressing. Vinegar can be used to aid digestion, clean fruits and vegetables, and add flavor to fruit desserts. These artisan vinegars from Acid League make great gifts due to some beautiful packaging and delicious flavors which will undoubtedly lead to culinary inspiration.

Each bottle contains raw, unfiltered vinegar full of living bacterial culture, as well as natural flavorings straight from the garden. The inventive flavors can add variety to even a dull dinner, with choices like Meyer lemon honey, garden heat, and strawberry rosé.

If you don't have the baking chops (or time) to show up on mom's door with a baked good made at home, that doesn't mean you can't still communicate the same feelings of appreciation and love. This tender gluten-free almond cake from Little Bee Baking is filled with a fresh and springy-y lemon curd and is topped with a creamy lemon buttercream. 

Delivered straight to your door, this cake is a nice little bite of sunshine that's great for teatime, dessert, or even breakfast (we won't tell). Each one is baked at a friendly neighborhood bakery in San Francisco's Bernal Heights.

If your mom loves to cook and enjoys indulging in delicious meals, a fancy pasta gift is a great way to show her your appreciation this Mother's Day. There are countless gourmet pasta options available that are both delicious and visually appealing, like this lingua di suocera pasta from Italy. 

This unique and decadent gift is sure to impress any foodie mom. Pair the pasta with a high-quality artisanal sauce, and you've got a meal fit for a queen. Whether your mom prefers classic tomato-based sauces or more exotic options like pesto or vodka cream sauce, there are plenty of choices to satisfy her taste buds.

For the mom with a sweet tooth, a chocolate-covered pretzel gift box is a surefire way to make her day extra special. Crunchy, salty pretzels are coated in yogurt to create a delectable treat that's perfect for indulging. The contrast of sweet and salty flavors makes for a truly mouthwatering combination that your mom won't be able to resist. 

These gift boxes come in a variety of tasty flavors, from blueberry to raspberry to key lime. Not only is this gift delicious, but it's also a thoughtful way to show your mom that you're thinking of her.