9 Kitchen Gadgets for the Mom Who Loves Cooking
These Mother’s Day gifts just keep on giving.
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We teamed up with our friends at Vitamix to to share the helpful kitchen tools we're giving as Mother's Day gifts this year—including their magical multitasking 4-Piece Immersion Blender Bundle, plus a few other gadgets hand-picked by our editors.
Some moms can be hard to shop for—really, what do you get the mom who has everything?—but if your mother is a food lover, then your job is actually pretty easy. There are so many amazing food-related gifts out there, and whether your mom is a whiz in the kitchen, a coffee aficionado, or your family’s best baker, we’ve got plenty of options that’ll be right up her alley.
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect Mother’s Day present, the following are nine of our top-recommended gifts for food lovers. From a handheld hero by our friends at Vitamix to tons of other handy helpers, these will make a thoughtful addition to your mom’s kitchen, and are sure to put a big smile on her face when she unwraps them.
1. Vitamix Immersion Blender Bundle, $174.94
If your mom loves a tool that can multitask, then she’ll love the Vitamix Immersion Blender Bundle, which can tackle dozens of tasks in the kitchen. This powerful immersion blender is perfect for making soups, smoothies, sauces, nut butters, and more, and it also comes with a whisk attachment that makes it a breeze to whip up meringue, salad dressing, and even cake batter. Plus, the bundle includes a convenient countertop storage station, complete with a 32-ounce blending jar and lid.
2. ZWILLING Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale, $50
Does your mom love baking? If so, give her a major measuring upgrade for Mother’s Day with this sleek digital scale. It provides precise measurements up to 22 pounds, and she can choose whether she wants weights in grams, kilograms, ounces, or pounds. Its glass surface is easy to clean, and it can be recharged via USB cable.
3. Raisenne Dough Riser, $69
Every bread baker needs the Raisenne Dough Riser in their kitchen. The mat warms up to just the right temperature to help yeast rise, allowing you to perfectly proof loaves of bread in half the time. The best part? It’s compact enough to easily stash in a drawer when it’s not in use.
4. Chef’s Choice 15 Trizor XV EdgeSelect Electric Knife Sharpener, $180
You know what they say: A sharp knife is a safe knife. If your mom is always chopping up a storm with her chef’s knives, this electric knife sharpener will make her life so much easier (and safer!). It automatically sharpens straight-edge and serrated knives in a flash, creating precise 15-degree edges that will make meal prep a breeze—no whetstone required.
5. Ooni Koda Gas Powered Pizza Oven, $399
You’ll be headed to your mom’s house for pizza night all the time after you give her this popular pizza oven. This outdoor oven runs on propane and it can reach temperatures up to 950°F, cooking pizzas in a matter of minutes. Thanks to its extra-hot pizza stone, you can make delicious artisan pies right at home, and the oven comes in two sizes that can hold 12- or 16-inch pizzas. (Psst: If you're looking for a homemade pizza dough recipe, look no further than this whole wheat version.)
6. Hario Coffee Bean Hand Grinder, $65
If your mom loves her morning cup of Joe, the Hario Coffee Bean Grinder will instantly elevate her morning routine. Designed by Japanese coffee experts, this sturdy grinder is made from a durable ceramic material with a non-slip grip and easy-to-fill base. It works just like a pepper mill, and it grinds beans to the perfect consistency to deliver tons of flavor when brewed.
7. Aarke Carbonator III, $259
For moms that can’t go a day without drinking sparkling water, the Aarke Carbonator III is a stylish—and practical—gift. The sleek carbonator has a cordless design that she can put anywhere in her home, and all she has to do is screw in the bottle and pull the lever to add the perfect amount of bubbles to her beverage.
8. Kilner Glass Fermentation Jar Set, $50
Your mom will be able to make all sorts of culinary creations with the Kilner Glass Fermentation Jar Set. The kit includes a non-toxic glass jar and lid, as well as two ceramic stones to keep whatever you’re fermenting submerged in the brine. It’s perfect for making pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi, and more.
9. Frieling Stainless Steel Ravioli Wheel & Press, $62
If your mom is a pasta enthusiast, this set of tools will turn her into the ravioli queen. It includes a stainless-steel roller that she can use to cut up her homemade linguine and other pasta, as well as a ravioli press that creates perfect half-circle pockets of cheesy goodness. As an added bonus, the press can be used for pierogi and empanadas, too.
Our friends at Vitamix are a one-stop Mother's Day gift shop—from their best-selling, pro-style blenders to their eco-friendly FoodCycler, they've got a lil' something for everyone. To check out their full product lineup, visit their site.
Written by: Camryn Rabideau
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