THE MOTHER OF ALL CELEBRATIONS
Hello, everyone.
My mother was a charismatic woman – and a great cook – who came to England with the Windrush generation as the undisputed matriarch of the family. She brought everyone together, usually over great food and drink, and looked after my family like we were the centre of the world. Which, to her, we were.
So, it’s no surprise that I’m a fan of Mother’s Day (19 March), a chance to celebrate the leading ladies of our lives, whether that’s your mum, an aunt or simply a strong female you look up to – it doesn’t matter if you’re connected by blood or not.
Here, I round-up the thoughtful ways you can show her you care, from breakfast-in-bed to afternoon tea and simply great gifts. This Mother’s Day, make it all about her for once – she bloody deserves it.
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Wilfred’s Charcuterie Value Box
£32.00Sunday Roast for One
£35.00Wilfred’s Gluten-Free Pie Assortment
£28.50Gluten Free Gift Box
£26.50Serve-up afternoon tea
Sure, you could take mum for afternoon tea at any number of fancy restaurants or hotels, but you can just as easily whip up your own at home without forking out a fortune. Plus, it’s the effort that counts, so mum will be even more impressed! If budget permits, browse a site like Etsy or eBay for a vintage teapot and matching cups, then fill with my very own English Breakfast Tea for fine but characterful flavour. You can either buy my ready-made Afternoon Tea – comprising a selection of filled sandwiches, freshly-baked sausage rolls and a collection of cakes – or build-your-own with the likes of Fruit Scones, Clotted Cream, Strawberry Jam and Lemon Sponge Cake for something more bespoke. Remember, we also have plenty of Gluten-Free choices, if required. As a final touch, why not source a tiered cake stand from a charity shop or similar for serving everything up like they would in a hotel? It’s all in the details…
Gourmet gifts and flower power
If you’re still stuck for ideas, fear not, as I’m offering discounts and deals on a range of products exclusively for Mother’s Day here. From hampers packed with gourmet goodies and wellbeing kits for pampering to gifts for every personality type and flowers for filling the house with colour, I’ve got you covered.
Here’s to all the mums – and strong female leads – out there.