Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to surprise mom than with a gift from the heart (and stomach). Whether you want to give her a basket of her favorite goodies, a vase of seasonal flowers, or throw together a quick and easy breakfast from the kids, The Fresh Market has everything you need to make this Mother’s Day truly on to remember.

Gift Basket Ideas
If you have time to make it to the store and pick out all of mom’s favorite goodies from The Fresh Market, our Gift Center specialists will be more than happy to throw a basket together. Or, you can see what basket creations are already prepared in the store – you may just find the right combination of foods Mom will love.

But, if you are a little crunched for time, or if you just live too far away to make a trip home, we are pleased to offer a small selection of premade gift baskets available only online to make your shopping a breeze.

Tea Time Gift Basket (Available Online) – Give mom the most cherished gift of all – relaxation – with soothing hot tea and delicate sweets for just her to enjoy. Packaged in a colorful woven basket with bright yellow accents, this gift basket is sure to brighten up anyone’s day.

Elegant Entertainer Gift Basket (Available Online) – Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the mom who loves to be the hostess? The Elegant Entertainer is just what you need. Chock full of foods ideal for entertaining, from almonds and cheese straws that make great appetizers to decaf coffee and dessert sauce for serving after dinner.

The Fresh Market Favorites Gift Basket (Available Online) – For the foodies at heart or anyone who loves to cook, make this Mother’s Day extra special by giving your mom the gift of gourmet food. From pasta to cheese straws to a sauce that’s great on everything, this gift basket has it all!

Seasonal Flowers
Nothing puts a smile on a woman’s face than a bouquet of fresh flowers. Whether you like to buy fresh stems or potted plants that you can transfer to the garden, our Floral Department is full of a wide selection of choices.

Potted Plants – We have Calla Lilies with their elegant funnel shaped flowers in bright yellows or purples, Spring Heather, a bushy plant dense with tiny bell shaped flowers and our potted Hydrangeas in pink, purple and soft blues.

Fresh Herbs – If your mom loves to cook, having fresh herbs close at hand is a big plus. Ideal for growing in your garden or on the windowsill in your kitchen, our Floral Department has an assortment of basil, thyme, oregano and mint.

Stems – Peonies are in stores and have large, fragrant flowers can range in color from red to white and even yellow. Another spring pick-me-up is the bright and sunny sunflower with a large yellow to orange flowering head. Or, you can always go with the tried and true dozen roses.

Easy Breakfast Ideas with the Kids
It may seem like an impossible task – to tackle a meal with your kids in tow – but mom is sure to appreciate any effort put forth on Mother’s Day (especially if it doesn’t end up with a huge mess in the kitchen). Try some of these easy ideas that even the kids can help with:

Quiche – Light in texture, rich and delicious, we have three mouth-watering varieties of quiche available in our Deli Department ready to heat and serve. Varieties include: Spinach Tomato, Broccoli Cheddar or Lorraine.
Rustic Scones – Our Bakery Department offers scones that are made with whole pieces of real fruit and are trans fat free. Moist, flavorful and simply delicious, scones are a delightful treat for Mother’s Day breakfast. Available in Blueberry, Cranberry, Cinnamon Chip and Chocolate Chunk.
Simple Fruit Salad – Have each child pick out his or her favorite fruit and cut into bite-size pieces. This simple breakfast item is a wonderful idea on Mother’s Day as it reminds her of each child. For an easier fix, pick up fresh cut fruit in the Produce Department and skip out on the potential mess.