Our Mother's Day Gift Guide, a creamy dairy-free risotto, and the yummiest toast with perfect jammy eggs.

Plus, a bit of This & That.

A Gift Guide for the Mamas

I love Mother's Day, not only because my boys always make it feel like a special day but also because I get to shower my mom and all the women in my life who mother with a little extra love. Here is a roundup of my favorite things to give and receive on Mother's Day, from the bag I can't live without to a life-changing haircare routine and the most relaxing and rejuvenating bath soak.

Pomelo Casa Pitcher: Handmade and handprinted in Spain, these beautiful and unique ceramics are a favorite in my collection. The large pitcher is fantastic because it can be used as a vase or a pitcher. And, as a bonus, the ceramics are dishwasher-safe! 

Roz Hair Discovery Kit: If you know me, you know my deep love for Roz Hair products. They have transformed the quality, texture, and look of my hair. The California beach waves I now get from air-drying my hair are insane! The Discovery Kit is the perfect gift for a mom who wants to try all the products and see which ones work for her. Use code BARRETT15 for 15% off. 

Ariel Gordon Petite Puffed Heart Charm Necklace: Ariel makes the kind of jewelry you never take off. It's fun, beautiful, and well-made. I love this new petite puffed heart charm necklace as a thoughtful and sentimental Mother's Day gift.

Jennifer Behr Wide Velvet Bow Barrette: I've always loved a "head feature," as Andre likes to call it, and this velvet bow barrette is no exception. It would add a chic touch to an everyday outfit and help keep hair out of your face or the hands of a child who pulls it like Bruno!

Atelier Saucier Napkins: I love entertaining, so receiving napkins and tablecloths as gifts always feels like a win to me. These striped napkins from Atelier Saucier are fun and festive, and I love the color combinations and contrast stitching. 

Health Nut Cookbook: I can’t own enough cookbooks, and this one by Jess Damuck is filled with delicious, feel-good recipes. It's a great addition to any cook's collection.

Maison Louis Marie Le Bouquet Candle Set: Candles as a gift are always a good idea, and this trio of Maison Louis Marie candles is elegant and has incredible scents. 

NICE Pack: This is a perfect everyday bag. I have it in 5 colors and use them all the time. You can wear it in so many ways, from a crossbody to a belt or as a clutch, and the best part is it's machine washable.

Valleybrink Road Essential Home Gift Box: This is one of our best-selling Mother's Day gifts and is overflowing with some of my favorite products. It includes everything from organic extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar to a decadent Spring and Mulberry chocolate bar. Use code MAMA25 for 25% off through 5/3/24.

Vertly Muscle Soak with Arnica: This bath soak filled with natural botanicals and high-potency CBD delivers real results and leaves you feeling completely relaxed and calm. It's one of the best soaks I’ve ever used.

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Spring Peas Two Ways

For me, one of the best parts of spring is fresh peas. We used to get them all the time from the Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Pasadena farmers markets when we lived in LA, and they are plentiful here in Turin now that spring has arrived. I love the quiet mediation of shelling them at the kitchen table, the sweetness of snacking on them raw, and how they can instantly brighten up any veggie-focused dish. This past week, we picked up a huge basket of peas from a local farm, and made two dishes, Spring Pea and Mint Risotto and Minty Pea Toast with Jammy Eggs, using a simple pea puree that tastes decadent and creamy but is entirely dairy-free. It's the food that satisfies and leaves you feeling great, which is always my favorite kind of food.