Mother’s Day Gifts for the foodie mum

Say it with (Belgian) chocolate thanks to this genius idea. Sweet-toothed mums, you’re welcome.

Personalised Message in Chocolate, $50.50. Available at redballoon.com.au

A gorgeous pair of salad servers will never go amiss.

Dinosaur Designs Long Resin Dew Servers – Seaweed Malachite, $105. Available from dinosaurdesigns.com.au

Mum will love making the most of her soft cheeses with this striking board. Bonus: you’ll reap the benefits when you pop round for a visit. S & P – Fromage Wooden Platter with Glass Cheese Dome, $74. Available from petersofkensington.com.au

Help mum co-ordinate her appliances to her fresh produce with this stylish, state-of-the-art blender or stand mixer with pasta maker. SMEG Blender, $299. SMEG Stand Mixer, $799 (pictured with optional 3-piece pasta set attachment, $299). Click here for more details.

Make sure mum looks the part when she hits the shops or farmer’s markets with this tote.

Kikki.K Market Tote Bag: Love Food, $14.95. Available from kikki-k.com

This striking water jug is great for entertaining. It also doubles as a lovely vase, which will no doubt impress mum’s practical side. Country Road Sigmar Jug, $49.95. Available at countryroad.com.au

Has mum been raving about Eat, Pray, Love for the past 10 years? She’ll adore this collection of true stories from people inspired by the original tome, if so. Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It, $18.99. Available from dymocks.com.au

A hugely popular contestant of MasterChef, this new books offers up a selection of Justine’s French-inspired recipes alongside good ol’ fashioned wholesome food. Dinner with Justine, $29.99. Available at dymocks.com.au

With Shiraz, relish, jam, praline, cookies and more all packaged up in this pinewood hamper, you’re set to make mum’s day. The Connoisseur Gift Hamper, $179. Available at alittleluxury.com.au

Mum will love relaxing in front of Bradley Cooper who plays a l’enfant terrible of the Parisian restaurant scene battling to get his Michelin star back. Perfect for DVD season. Burnt DVD, $12.95. Available from jbhifi.com.au

If mum’s mastered a few Italian dishes, top up her skills with this gourmet gift where she’ll learn to master the traditional, rustic dishes of Tuscany. (Complete with wine, of course!) Taste of Tuscany Italian Cooking Class with Wine, $125. Available from redballoon.com.au

If you really want to spoil mum this year, treat her to the crème de la crème of mixers. She’ll love you forever. Especially if you throw in the grinder attachment, which will help her make her famous lasagne even better. SMEG Stand Mixer, $799 and Multifood Grinder Attachment, $199. Click here for more information

The only thing better than mum’s cake? Mum’s cake cut with a personalised knife!

Personalised Cake Knife, $75. Available at thecutlerycommision.com.au

Every good entertainer needs a chic tray to deliver their canapés on. Mum will love this one.

West Elm Glass Mosaic Tray, $95.20. Available at westelm.com.au

Keep the summer spirit alive for longer at your mother’s place with these beach-style plates.

Bondi Plate by MJG, $55. Lobster and Marlin Plates by MJG, $79 each. Available at opusdesigns.com.au

Foodie fans will enjoy this blend of black Tea, bergamot and zesty cardamom burning while they cook.

Glasshouse High Tea Candle, $44.95. Available from glasshousefragrances.com

Mum can be glued to MasterChef and taking notes in this gorgeous spiral-bound recipe book which comes complete with a filing system at the back. Kate Spade NY Bella Pantry Recipe Book, $70. Available from papierdamour.com.au

Now mum can create a DIY dressing that won’t drip all over the table! Halleluiah. (And yes, you can put in in the fridge. You know she’ll ask.) Eva Solo Dressing Shaker, $64.95. Available from opusdesign.com.au

If mum likes to get experimental in the kitchen, she needs this book which explores which flavours work well together. The Flavour Thesaurus, $31.99. Available from angusrobertson.com.au