Mother's Day Gifts for the Mom Who Loves to Cook

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9th, 2010. If you ask most moms, the best gift they can receive for Mother's Day is spending time with their family. But if you want to do something extra for Mom this year, here's a few great ideas for the Mom who loves to cook. You're sure to find one suitable for your budget.

Mother's Day Gifts for the Mom who Loves to Cook - Cook Book
There are so many amazing cook books available that you can't go wrong with one as a Mother's Day gift for Mom. Barnes & Noble and Borders have wonderful selections, you're sure to find the perfect one. Budget a little tight this year? Why not ask family members to contribute to a homemade cookbook for Mom. Ask them to send you their favorite recipe and compile them all into a book. Have them include why it's one of their favorite recipes. Mom will treasure this very personal and unique gift.

Mother's Day Gifts for the Mom who Loves to Cook - Ebelskiver Filled-Pancake Pan
This unique pan creates wonderfully light and fluffy pancakes that can be filled with chocolate, cheese and fruit. Ebelskivers hail from Denmark and are a favorite breakfast pastry treat. The Ebelskiver Filled-Pancake Pan can be found at Williams-Sonoma for $39.95. I love this pan and enjoy using it. It's a perfect gift for the Mom who loves to cook.

Mother's Day Gifts for the Mom who Loves to Cook - Foodie Fight: A Trivia Game For Serious Food Lovers
This fun trivia game will have everyone trying to outwit each other answering the over 1,000 questions. Questions are pulled from the history of food, celebrity chefs, culinary science and so much more. Mom is sure to have fun playing this food trivia game. The game can be found on Amazon, Sur La Table, Chronicle Books, but I found it for the low price of $12.75 at Uncommon Goods.

Mother's Day Gifts for the Mom who Loves to Cook -Olive Oil from O & Co.
Splurge on one of Mom's favorite cooking ingredients - olive oil. This versatile cooking staple runs the gamut in price range and you should be able to find one that works within your budget. O & Co. has one of the largest selections of olive oil around. They also have numerous locations worldwide. No location in your hometown? Fear not, you can order directly from their website. To access the site, click here.

Mother's Day Gifts for the Mom who Loves to Cook - Cooking Class
What better way to give your Mom the perfect cooking gift than a cooking class. Most large cities have numerous companies that offer all types of classes. You'll find classes teaching you the latest in desserts, Italian food, Chinese, vegetarian, the list goes on and on. Spring for a class for Mom or join along for a memorable experience she'll will love.

If you live in Seattle, Washington, check out these classes.

If you're in the New York area, take a look at these classes.

In Chicago? Here's five classes to consider.

For those living in the San Francisco area, Mom might like one of these classes.

If you have a Sur La Table or a Williams-Sonoma store in your area, they also offer classes.