Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom, who enjoys cooking vegetarian and vegan dishes, there are several thoughtful and practical gifts you can consider to enhance her culinary experience. Here are a few ideas:

1. Vegetarian and Vegan Cookbooks: A new cookbook can be a great source of inspiration for your mom in the kitchen. Look for popular vegetarian or vegan cookbooks with creative and delicious recipes. Some highly recommended titles include "The Oh She Glows Cookbook" by Angela Liddon, "Thug Kitchen: Eat Like You Give a F*ck" by Thug Kitchen, or "Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi" by Yotam Ottolenghi.

2. High-Quality Kitchen Utensils: Consider gifting your mom a set of high-quality kitchen utensils specifically designed for vegetarian and vegan cooking. Look for items such as a sharp chef's knife, a quality blender or food processor, or a spiralizer to transform vegetables into noodles. These tools will make her cooking experience more enjoyable and efficient.

3. Herb Garden Kit: Encourage your mom's love for cooking by gifting her an herb garden kit. She can grow her own fresh herbs like basil, thyme, cilantro, and rosemary, which will not only add an incredible freshness to her dishes but also save her a trip to the grocery store. There are many indoor herb garden kits available that make it easy to grow herbs in small spaces.

4. Specialty Ingredients: Surprise your mom with a selection of high-quality specialty vegetarian or vegan ingredients. Consider giving her a gourmet olive oil set, a variety of exotic spices, or a selection of unique and flavorful salts. These ingredients will help her elevate the taste and presentation of her dishes.

5. Cooking Classes: If your budget allows, treat your mom to a cooking class focused on vegetarian or vegan cuisine. This is not only a thoughtful gift but also an opportunity for her to learn new techniques and recipes from professional chefs. Look for local cooking schools or even online classes where she can participate at her convenience.

6. Personalized Apron or Cutting Board: Add a personal touch to your gift by customizing an apron or cutting board for your mom. You can have her name or a special message engraved or printed on it. This gesture will show your appreciation for her passion and dedication to vegetarian cooking.

7. Subscription to a Vegetarian/Vegan Magazine: Give your mom something to look forward to every month with a subscription to a vegetarian or vegan magazine. This gift will provide her with new recipes, nutrition tips, and interesting articles related to her passion for cooking and a plant-based lifestyle.

Remember to consider your mom's specific preferences and needs when choosing the perfect gift. By selecting something that aligns with her love for vegetarian and vegan cooking, you'll be sure to put a smile on her face and support her culinary journey.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”