Mother’s Day is less than a week away and you don’t want to wait until the last minute to find the perfect gift. Here are a few that are certain to put a smile on the face of any mom who loves to eat, drink or cook.
CozyMeal Cooking Classes
Is your mom an aspiring chef or a more experienced one looking to add to her culinary repertoire? Treat her to one or more hands-on cooking classes hosted by Cozymeal.
Taught by professional chefs in a cozy and stress-free environment, there are classes on everything from classic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine to Asian and French fare. They’re offered in various locations (some even in your own home), with prices starting at $95. Online cooking and mixology courses are also available.
Chantal’s Cheeses
For the cheese and charcuterie aficionado, Chantal’s Cheese Shop in Bloomfield is a food lover’s dream. They have cheeses and meats by the pound — along with the crackers, jams, mustards and olives that complement them — to build an awesome charcuterie board at home. Or, turn it over to the experts and order a charcuterie board specially designed by owner/cheese monger Anais Saint-Andre Loughran; board prices range from $45-$155, depending on size and selection.
4402 Penn Ave., Bloomfield; chantalscheese.com
High Tea
Love the elegance of tea served in fine bone china? Treat Mom to high tea at the Palm Court in the Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown.
Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., high tea features your choice of tea and classic finger sandwiches along with a variety of scones, pastries and seasonal fruit. Geared to the mom who enjoys the finer things in life, it also offers wine by the glass and high tea cocktails. The Queen’s Tea costs $65; the Wonderland Tea, which includes an infused Champagne flight, runs $85. Reservations are encouraged at 412-281-7100.
530 William Penn Place, Downtown; www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pittsburgh-william-penn
Mother’s Day Weekend Wine Walk
Wine walks are a great way to experience businesses in a community while also discovering exciting new wines. Uncover Squirrel Hill is hosting a Mother’s Day Weekend Wine Walk on May 13.
Self paced, it runs from 4-8 p.m. in the heart of the Squirrel Hill Business District on Forbes and Murray avenues, with the opportunity to taste approximately 15 wines at businesses such as S&T Bank, European Wax Center, The Refillery, Silk Elephant and Ten Thousand Villages. Check-in and ID verification in the parking lot of S&T Bank at 6306 Forbes Ave. and at Eyetique at 2242 Murray Ave. The event is rain or shine, and tickets cost $30 on eventbrite.com.
Modern Comfort Food
Does your mom ever get stuck in a rut, finding herself cooking the same meals repeatedly? There is no better solution than everyone’s favorite, the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten.
Her best-selling cookbook, “Modern Comfort Food” ($35), includes 85 new recipes that are certain to feed your deepest cravings and warm your soul, whether you’re searching for a snazzy cocktail, decadent desserts, weekend breakfasts or quick weeknight dinners. It’s not only the perfect gift for moms who love to cook, but also the entire family, who will reap the benefits for years to come. It’s available at Barnes and Noble locations.
Lydia Miller is a Pittsburgh freelance writer.
First Published: May 8, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
Updated: May 11, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
