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14 Mother's Day Gifts That Are Completely Edible, Because Mom Deserves A Treat That's Just As Sweet As She Is

It’s been said that food is the universal language, and as a food writer and avid daily eater, I couldn’t agree more. If you’re like me, you sometimes have a hard time verbally expressing appreciation for others — especially mom — so this Mother's Day, why not adopt the universal language of food and show mom how much you love and cherish her through a few edible Mother’s Day gifts?

From candy to sushi to home brewing kits, this edible Mother’s Day gift guide showcases 14 of the most delicious gift options out there. And with that, I wish you happy (edible) shopping, and a very Happy Mother’s Day!

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by Marion Bernstein

Chez Bon Bon Raspberry Macarons

These elegant handcrafted raspberry macarons from Chez Bon Bon are the perfect treat for the mom with a sweet tooth and a refined palate.

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Candy Sushi Class

What’s better than sushi? Candy sushi. What’s better than candy sushi? Learning how to make your own candy sushi from scratch alongside mom on Mother’s Day. Stieber’s Sweet Shoppe offers candy sushi making classes where you can learn how to make six different types of these unconventional confections using an array of gummies and fruit roll ups.

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Stumptown Coffee Voyager Brew Kit

Thanks to this Voyager Brew Kit from Stumptown Coffee, mom can recreate her favorite brew wherever life takes her. Each portable kit includes a Snow Peak coffee dripper, mini manual burr grinder, enamel mug, filters, carpenter’s pencil, brew guide, and a 12-ounce bag of Stumptown’s Hair Bender beans.

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Wine & Chocolate Pairing Kit

Does your mom love wine? And does she love chocolate? Then I can think of no better Mother’s Day gift than Scharffen Berger’s wine and chocolate pairing kit. Each kit includes tasting squares of extra dark, bittersweet, semisweet, and milk chocolate.

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Banfi Rosa Regale

Mom will need some wine to go along with her Mother’s Day wine and chocolate pairing kit. Luckily, Banfi’s Rosa Regale offers aromatic hints of raspberries, strawberries, and rose petals that pair beautifully with chocolate of all varieties.

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The Kitchit Experience

Give the gift of experience. Thanks to Kitchit, this Mother’s Day you can spoil mom with a three-course meal at home where your personal chef brings the groceries, and then cooks, plates, and cleans for the entire family. Of course, you can choose from a variety of menus, and if mom has dietary restrictions, don’t worry. Kitchit can accommodate anything from gluten-free to vegan diets. I recommend the “Spring Decadence” menu, which includes pork belly and cockle spring chowder, braised duck cannelloni, and vanilla bean and buttermilk panna cotta.

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Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Cider

Reward mom with a day of relaxation and a refreshing strawberry-lime cider, courtesy of Rekorderlig. Serve chilled over ice with a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprig of mint. And if you’re feeling extra fancy, turn that beverage into dessert. First, soak a bowl of fresh strawberries in cider for about 30 minutes. Then remove (or drink) excess cider, top with homemade whipped cream, and voila — Mother’s Day dessert!

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Godiva Messages Tout Chocolat

Not your average box of chocolate, this offering from Godiva serves up flavors like caramel apple, green tea macadamia, and coffee hazelnut that are unlike anything your mom has ever tasted before. How sweet.

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Kusmi Rose Green Tea

Mom will love Kusmi’s soothing rose green tea. And as an added gift, remember to tell her that 20 percent of the purchase will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through May 31, 2015.

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Gourmet Popcorn

Indulge mom with gourmet popcorn covered in milk, dark, or white chocolate, courtesy of Garrett Popcorn. And here’s a special Mother’s Day perk: when ordering online, use the promo code LoveMom15FB and get $4.95 ground shipping on any one item through May 10, 2015.

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Tipsy Scoop Liquor-Infused Ice Cream

Show mom some liquor-infused love with this three-pint Mother’s Day gift pack from Tipsy Scoop. The pack includes an assortment of boozy ice cream flavors including: red velvet martini, vanilla and pecan whiskey, and raspberry limoncello.

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Teavana Iced Tea Refreshment Set

This refreshing iced tea home brew kit from Teavana includes an exclusive Blue Infusion Pitcher, one pound of Perfectea Rock Sugar, and four different tea tins: Dragonfruit Devotion, Berry Kiwi Colada, Pineapple Kona Pop, and Wild Orange Blossom.

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Grapefruit Honey Ale Beer Making Kit

Bond with mom and brew some beer together at home. Thanks to Brooklyn Brew Shop, you’ll have everything you need to brew this Grapefruit Honey Ale within the comfort of your own kitchen.

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Momofuku Milk Bar Baking Class

I know that Mother’s Day doesn’t equate to birthday, but trust me, there’s always a place at the table for Milk Bar’s signature birthday truffles. Take a class and learn how to make truffles for mom. Or better yet, take a class with mom and make some truffled memories.

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