Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys exploring new cuisines, a thoughtful and meaningful birthday gift could be centered around her passion for food and culinary adventures. Here are a few gift ideas to consider:

1. Cookbooks: Look for cookbooks that focus on different cuisines or a specific region she loves. You can find a variety of options such as "Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen," "Jerusalem: A Cookbook," or "Thai Street Food: Authentic Recipes, Vibrant Traditions."

2. Cooking Classes: Treat your mom to a cooking class where she can learn to prepare dishes from a cuisine she is interested in exploring further. It could be a local cooking school or even an online class that allows her to interact with professional chefs and fellow food enthusiasts.

3. Experiential Food Tours: Consider gifting your mom an experiential food tour in a city known for its diverse culinary scene. She can discover new flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques while exploring local markets, restaurants, and street food stalls.

4. Gourmet Food Subscription Box: Sign her up for a gourmet food subscription box that delivers a curated selection of ingredients, spices, or snacks from different cuisines directly to her doorstep. This way, she can try new tastes and experiment with recipes at her own pace.

5. Unique Ingredients and Spices: If your mom enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, surprise her with a selection of unique ingredients and spices from various cuisines. For example, you could gift her a set of high-quality Italian olive oils, a collection of authentic Indian spices, or a variety of teas for an authentic British high tea experience.

6. Restaurant Gift Certificates: Treat your mom to a special dining experience by gifting her gift certificates to restaurants that feature cuisines she hasn't tried before. This way, she can explore new flavors and indulge in a meal prepared by professional chefs.

7. Food and Travel Books: Find engaging and descriptive books that combine both travel and cuisine. It could be memoirs, travel guides, or food-focused literature, such as "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert or "A Year in Provence" by Peter Mayle. These books will not only inspire her culinary exploration but also transport her to different parts of the world.

Remember, the most important aspect of a gift is showing that you know and appreciate your mom's interests. By selecting a meaningful gift related to her love for exploring new cuisines, you are not only acknowledging her passion but also encouraging her to continue embracing her culinary adventures.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”