Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys preserving food, there are plenty of gift ideas that can enhance her passion and make her canning and pickling experience even more enjoyable. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Canning Starter Kit: Consider getting your mom a comprehensive canning starter kit that includes all the necessary equipment like jars, lids, funnel, tongs, and a large pot for boiling water. This will ensure she has everything she needs to get started with her preserving projects.

2. Herb Garden Kit: Help your mom add fresh flavor to her preserved goodies with a herb garden kit. Choose a selection of her favorite herbs, like basil, thyme, or dill, and include all the supplies she needs to grow them, such as pots, soil, seeds or seedlings, and a gardening guide.

3. Recipe Book: Surprise your mom with a recipe book specifically focused on preserving foods. Look for a collection of creative and innovative canning and pickling recipes that will inspire her to experiment with different flavors and techniques. You can also include some personalized notes or bookmark pages with recipes you think she'll love.

4. Exotic Spices and Ingredients: Help your mom expand her flavor palette by gifting her with a collection of exotic spices and specialty ingredients. Look for unique spices, like smoked paprika or mustard seeds, or hard-to-find ingredients that can add a special touch to her pickles or preserves.

5. Canning Classes or Workshops: Treat your mom to a canning or pickling class or workshop in her area. This will not only provide her with valuable knowledge and skills but also give her an opportunity to meet other food enthusiasts who share her passion. She may even learn new techniques or get inspired by different flavor combinations.

6. Customized Labels: Personalize your mom's canning creations by having custom labels made for her jars. You can include her name, the name of the recipe, and even a special message or design. This will make her preserved goods look even more professional and impressive, and it adds a thoughtful touch.

7. Specialty Jars or Containers: Consider getting your mom unique and reusable containers specifically designed for canning and pickling. Look for decorative glass jars, vintage-inspired containers, or even a set of stackable jars that will not only showcase her preserves beautifully but also make organizing easier.

8. Subscription to a Food Magazine: Keep your mom inspired and up-to-date with the latest food trends and techniques by gifting her a subscription to a food magazine that includes canning and preserving recipes. She'll receive regular issues filled with new ideas and inspiration.

Remember, the most important thing is to show your mom that you appreciate her hobby and share her enthusiasm. Personalize your choice based on her preferences and enjoy watching her delight in your thoughtful gift.

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”