Mum’s The Word

Earn your place as the favourite this Mother’s Day with a day out in London, home-cooked meal or thoughtful gift. We’re here to help… London Bound Treat your mum to a day out in the capital this year – we’ve planned it all out for you! Start with brunch at Tom's Kitchen Canary Wharf, lunch at Blanchette and finish with an Italian roast at the legendary Sartoria… – Brunch Munch Mothering Sunday and brunch go hand-in-hand and Tom's Kitchen Canary Wharf has an indulgent menu packed with classic dishes with a twist that your mum will love, such as truffled egg's benedict – lush! Plus, the restaurant has a playroom at the weekend which is stocked with toys and games, plus the kiddies eat for free. For more information visit, tomskitchen.co.uk – Crêpe? Yes Please! After a wander around Brick Lane’s iconic Sunday food market stop by Blanchette for some French delicacies! Founded by brothers, Maxime, Yannis and Malik Alary and lovingly named after their mother Blanche, they will be paying homage to her with their Mother’s Day menu, by recreating old recipes she used to make. Think Camembert crêpes with asparagus, ham, egg and hollandaise. For more information visit, blanchettelondon.co.uk – Roast All'Italiana This Mother's Day marks the launch of Sartoria on Sundays. From 26th March, Sartoria will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a fantastic range of Italian-inspired roasts created by Chef Francesco Mazzei. Avoid the washing up this Sunday and enjoy roast veal (arrosto di vitello) or something off the a la carte menu, which is bursting full of Mazzei's signature dishes such as tortelli di burrata e 'nduja and tiramisu. For more information visit sartoria-restaurant.co.uk Gift Guide Here’s our pick of the best Mother’s Day gifts to give this year… 1. Sweet Parade Prosecco Bon Bons, £5, johnlewis.com 2. Floral Linen Tea Towel, £7.50, ulsterweavers.com 3. Raspberry Gin, £38.99, manchestergin.co.uk 4. Extra Fig Crate, £42, glut.co.uk 5. Escape to the Mountains Tea Set, £35, t2tea.com 6. Butterfly Biscuit Tin, £30, biscuiteers.com 7. Pinot Noir Rosé, £14.29, lymebaywinery.co.uk Cook up a Storm Sometimes there’s nothing better than surprising your mum with a home cooked, three-course meal… – Starter: Tempura Oysters with Wasabi Mayonnaise – Main: Crispy Fennel & Sage Pork with Cider Baked Apples & Red Cabbage – Dessert: Rhubarb Soured Cream Cake