(UK edition) Get creative this Mother’s Day by exploring the amazing array of foodie gifts for Sunday 14th March.
Despite the ongoing restrictions on travel and visiting other households, there are a host of gift ideas that can be delivered to mark this special day.
Here are some inspiring foodie gifts for Mother’s Day which should be easy to order online. And some of our picks also enable you to show your love to a fair trade enterprise or small business through a purchase.
Boschendal 1685 Sauvignon Blanc
This Sauvignon Blanc wine from the Western Cape of South Africa offers an appealing abundance of herbs and tropical fruit flavours coupled with hints of lime and green fig. The soft, full-bodied wine is described as having a good balance between acidity and structure, with a mineral, zesty finish. This wine, from the historic Boschendal estate whose origins date back to 1685, is an ideal partner for smoked fish, seafood, poultry or veal dishes. Creamy milk chocolate can also pair well with a light-bodied Sauvignon Blanc wine while some experts suggest matching it with a buttery, white chocolate.
Seed and Bean Mixed Truffle Bundle
These indulgent chocolate treats come from Seed and Bean. The company is 100% organic and Fairtrade where possible. All the company’s products are ethically sourced and handmade in England. The Flaked Chocolate Truffles from Peru are made from rich and velvety smooth extra dark chocolate. The Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles, also from Peru, have a rich nutty flavour and are smooth in texture. Seed and Been offer free delivery within the UK for all orders over £15.
Domaine Bousquet Malbec ‘Black Rock’, Tupungato 2019
This smooth Malbec from Argentina has aromas of blackberry and cassis together with hints of spice and black pepper. It is medium bodied with silky tannins and ripe fruit flavours. This elegant red is fermented in contact with American oak and aged for 6 months. The Bousquet family, who originally emigrated from France, brought three generations of winegrowing knowledge to cultivate vines in the Uco Valley of the Mendoza region. They are dedicated to farming organically while improving their land’s biodiversity. Domaine Bousquet currently ranks as one of the top 20 Argentine wineries in terms of exports and the vineyard is especially acclaimed for its organic wine.
Scottish Chopping Boards
The Craft Works Gallery of Corbridge offer a range of solid wood chopping boards made in Scotland. They are engraved with unique and stylish hand-illustrated drawings. The boards, crafted from rustic oak and sycamore timber, are made from sustainably sourced fallen wood. They have been hand crafted by a charitable trust whose mission is ensure the future of precious woodlands. Each board is handmade and unique and is also ideal as a server for mezze dishes, cheeses, breads or canapés.
Cruxland Gin
Cruxland Gin has an appealingly earthy, spicy taste with a hint of citrus. It is made from eight botanicals, including juniper, cardamom, lemon, aniseed, almond and coriander. The gin also reflects its South African origins with the inclusion of rooibos (commonly found in the Western Cape) and honeybush (also known as cyclopia and commonly found in the Eastern Cape) more commonly found as herbal tea. South African grapes are also used to make the spirit. The mix includes the Kalahari truffle which is distilled separately then blended afterwards. The truffle is foraged in the Kalahari Desert and the northern regions of Namibia during the rainy season. The bottle comes with a distinctive leather tie around the neck and cap. It is presently sold in Morrisons, Drinks Direct, DrinkFinder and other UK online retailers.
