Whether she's your own mom, the mom of your children, or just a mom you love and admire, be sure to tell her how important she is to you with a meaningful Mother's Day gift. Is she into cooking and baking? I've assembled a selection of Mother's Day gifts at all prices that can make her time in the kitchen even more fun. Looking for more ideas? Check out more Mother's Day Gifts at every budget
For an Avid Baker: The BeaterBlade
New Metro Design
If her KitchenAid Stand Mixer (a previous Mother's Day gift, perhaps?)is one of the favorite things in her kitchen, this little gadget will have her baking up a storm just for the chance to use it. The BeaterBlade+ attaches to most stand mixers (including models from Cuisinart, DeLonghi and Viking, as well as KitchenAid), and eliminates the need to constantly scrape down the ingredients from the side of the bowl. This helps incorporate ingredients more fully, and also speeds up the mixing time and reduces wear of the mixer's motor. Use it to cream butter, prepare frostings, cookie dough and cake batter, mash potatoes, or do just about any other mixing task. From $24.99 to $44.95. photo
For a Pancake Maker: Broil King Electric Griddle
Broil King
If Saturday-morning pancakes are her specialty, an electric countertop grill will come in handy. This Broil King Electric Griddle has more than 250 square inches of cooking space a splatter guard, an easy-to-clean, immersible base, and a removable grease tray. Its heat setting adjusts up to 425˚F, so she'll be able to cook pancakes, eggs, bacon, burgers, sandwiches and more. Around $100.
For a Sweet Tooth: Back to Basics Gourmet Treat Dipper
Back to Basics
Mom (and kids!) will have fun making caramel apples, chocolate fondue, truffles and other sweet treats with the Gourmet Treat Dipper. It comes with a stoneware insert shaped to accommodate even large apples, as well as dipping forks and a glass lid, and it has an adjustable heat setting to either high or low. $44.99
For a Cupcake Fiend – Silicone Muffin Pans
Lifetime Brands
This KitchenAid Silicone Muffin Pan offers all the benefits of silicone, such as the easy release and even baking, but with the added benefit of a wire frame that makes it easy to get the pan into and out of the oven. It makes a dozen muffins or cupcakes, and can also be used to mold gelatin, custard or frozen desserts. $25.
For an Adventurous Palate: Cuisinart Spice and Nut Grinder
Cuisinart
If she's into making spice rubs or cooking ethnic dishes like Indian curries, Cuisinart's heavy-duty spice and nut grinder will be a real asset. The grinder bowl holds up to 3.2 ounces (about 1/2 cup), and the stainless steel bowl is removable for cleaning. $39.95.
If She Plays it Cool: Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
PriceGrabber
With the long, warm days of summer ahead, she'll love being able to cool off with her own ice cream creations. The Cuisinart ICE-20 is one of the best affordable models on the market, and is easy to use: just freeze the bowl, then pour in chilled ice cream base and turn it on. She can customize her creamy, rich ice cream by sprinkling in her favorite flavors through the opening at the top. Around $50.
