The Bon Appétit–Approved Mother's Day 2014 Gift Guide
What does mom really want for Mother's Day? (Besides flowers, of course.) The matriarchs of Bon Appétit reveal what's topping their wish lists this year—from high-end baking gear to a simple cup of tea.
Gisel Florez1/8Take the Cake
Tom Dixon Stone Cake Stand and Form Cake Slicer
“Cake stands tend to be so…sweet looking. ButTom Dixon’s brass-and-marble stand and server(stand $165, slicer $85) are works of contemporary art. I’d put way more than cake on it.”—Christine Muhlke, executive editor and mom of Max, 19 months
Gisel Florez2/8In Good Spirits
Barr Hill Vodka
“Vodka is usually flavorless. Not this stuff. ($33) Distilled from raw Vermont honey, it has a subtly creamy flavor—and also helps to make parenting more tolerable!” —Alex Pollack, photo director and mom of Arlo, 4, and Izzy, 10 months
Gisel Florez3/8A Tisket, A Tasket
French Market Basket
“I always go to the market with a crumpled Whole Foods bag or some tote with a radio station’s logo. It’s about time I was properly accessorized ($42),don’t you think?” —Jenny Rosenstrach, contributor and mom of Phoebe, 12, and Abby, 10
Gisel Florez4/8A Fine Grind
Wade Ceramics Mortar and Pestle
“I’d like to trade in my little combo for a larger set ($44)—one that I can use for curry pastes and pestos.” —Allie Lewis Clapp, food editor and mom of Charlotte, 5, and Duncan, 2
Gisel Florez5/8Tray Chic
Vintage Printed Trays
“The minute I saw these midcentury-feeling trays (from $250) on Robyn Glaser Home’s Instagram feed, I needed to have one. They look chic on a buffet table with cocktails or set on an ottoman styled with objets.” —Lauren Epstein, photo editor and mom of Lucy, 6, and Edie, 3
Gisel Florez6/8Baker's Delight
Hobart Legacy Countertop Mixer
“I bake for a very large extended family, and I want a Hobart more than anything in the world. I’ll settle for the 20-quart tabletop mixer if I have to, but what I really want is the floor model ($4,619)—and the bakery that houses it. Unfortunately, Hobart only sells commercially. A mom can dream.” —Stacey Rivera, digital director and mom of William, 3
Gisel Florez7/8Tea Time
Kusmi Tea
"If I don't get tea in bed on Mother's Day, heads are gonna roll. Ideally, one of the adorable children I created will let me choose my favorite from a stack of these cute Kusmi Tea tins (from $17)." *—*Carla Lalli Music, food & features editor; mom of Leo, 10, and Cosmo, 4
