Celebrating Momma Month

“Kumain ka na ba?”  This is the question our moms love asking us.  

How many times have you woken up to the smell of garlic fried rice, eggs, and tapa for breakfast? Do you remember the perfectly cut sandwiches when you opened your lunch box in school or the batch of warm chocolate chip cookies she baked as an afternoon treat?  

For many moms, food is their primary love language. So, for her month, try speaking the same!  

From bringing back childhood memories to sharing new experiences to having a themed party, you’re sure to have fun trying out these food-centered ideas! 

May offers plenty of sunny days, so why not have a picnic—with a twist! Prepare the snacks that your mom loved when she was a little girl! It could be her favorite kakanin or something unusual like mashed squash with condensed milk. It can even be a version of halo-halo from her hometown!

Your mom will be delighted to know that she’s also passing on recipes from her mom to you. Just how every household will claim to have the best adobo or sinigang, try your hand at making it with mom. It’s these kinds of moments that connect both past and present that make for wonderful memories.

May is often a month of vacations overseas—a time to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather elsewhere. Why not go beyond the tourist spots and shopping districts and take a cooking class on your next trip with your mom? Consider making the perfect pad thai or surprising everyone with your paella and tapas combination—all these you can do with your mom! 

If your mom has a sweet tooth, why not have a cupcake party? Have fun with different flavor combinations for both the cupcakes and the frostings. You can make it as colorful as you want! It can be a treat for the whole family or a nice touch to share with your mom’s girlfriends. 

Treat your mom to something she wouldn’t have on most days—an afternoon tea. Let her indulge in a grand ceremony to enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, and pastries, as well as a selection of teas and a glass of champagne. 

Let your mom relish each morsel by preparing a charcuterie board that she can graze on. Make sure to have thinly sliced meat like ham and salami, as well as a wide variety of cheeses of different tastes and textures. Soft cheese like brie and goat cheese or firm ones like cheddar and gouda are always at the top of the list. Oh, and don’t forget the extras like crackers, crunchy veggies, nuts, fruits, and even jam. Serve with your mom’s favorite bottle of wine. 

Of course, a special day for your mom could be one for her to relax. Why not treat her to a spa or maybe try out yoga with her? You can also look into having a whole day of plant-based meals for your mom, so that she can feel refreshed and nourished.

There are so many ways you can make your mom feel special, and a lot of these ideas revolve around food. Whichever way you decide to celebrate your mom, we know you’ll create special memories!