Mother’s Day 2017 Gift Guide

1. Hello, My Name is Ice Cream: The Art and Science of the Scoop – Beautiful illustrations and photos with nerdy ice cream info.

2. Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables – I went to Ava Genes with my mom AND she loves vegetables so I’m excited to give her this book.

3. Pizza Camp – I’m going to be honest and say my home pizza game is decent but not strong. I want it to be GOOD.

4. The Year of Cozy – Give your mom the gift of me!

5. Tartine All Day: Modern Recipes for the Home Cook – Amazing gluten-free baking and cooking and an inside peek at what Chef Liz Prueitt makes for her family.

6. Ice Cream & Friends – Fun ice cream recipes from Food52 and friends aka some of my blogger friends!

7. The Book of Greens – I cannot wait to cook/bake from this book. The recipes look doable, delicious and incorporate greens of all kinds. By Chef Jenn Louis.

8. On Vegetables: Modern Recipes for the Home Kitchen – Rustic Canyon is one of my favorite restaurants in LA so it’s no surprise that this book looks so delicious. I haven’t had a chance to cook from it yet but I have my eye on the carrot cavatelli.

9. Kale & Caramel: Recipes for Body, Heart, and Table – Perfect for spring. Perfect for mamas.

1. Saturday Skin (Set of 5) Brightening Masks – My mom loves wearing masks that make her look like Freddie Kruger AND make her skin nicer.

2. Terracota Pot in Pink – Replant your mom’s favorite herb or flower in this pot and give it to her as a gift. She’ll probably cry!

3. Lumi Paula Wallet in Mint – Isn’t this color so beautiful? I feel like moms always have big wallets filled with lots of credit cards and photos of her children. This feels like a chic mom wallet.

4. New Balance 410 Casual Sneakers – These sneakers look comfortable and cute all at the same time. Good for long walks after dinner!

5. Paddywax Soy Candle – This candle looks so beautiful and is not $60! A plus!

6. Petal Multi-Use Oil – My mom has always looooved oils of all kinds. This one looks super pretty.

7. Heart Cleansing Sponge – The cutest sponge for mom.

8. BKR Spiked Glass Water Bottle – A lil’ edgy for mom. But this is for a mom that likes to say, “I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.”

9. Lanolips Lip Balm in Banana – If your mom likes banana cream pie and fun lip balms.

10. Cluse Watch – I’ve been seeing these watches everywhere and this grey color looks so beautiful. And it doesn’t break the bank. A+.

11. Slip Silk Pillowcase – I’ve been meaning to buy a silk pillowcase (for wrinkles!) so I figured my mom would like it. Plus, it feels nice and cool.

12. Google Home – True story: my mom has a tough time “cutting and pasting” but she can use Snapchat like a 14 year-old. I have no idea how. I feel like my sort-of-technologically-advanced mom would love a Google Home.

13. Le Creuset 3.5 Round French Oven – I love the 3 1/2 quart. It’s the perfect size for me and I find myself using it everyday. OH AND THIS COLOR!