To all those who mother

To celebrate the spirit of motherhood this Mother’s Day, SUNDAY PIONEER lists ways that can help make your loved one’s day all the more special

Mom should be celebrated every day of the year, Mother's Day is a special opportunity to show her a little extra love. Perk up Mom's morning with a delicious cup of coffee & cakes — no trip to the coffee shop needed if you try these simple steps and show your barista and baking skills at home.

Saffron Latte

If she loves a latte, adding a few threads of kashmiri kesar the world’s most expensive spice adds a subtle sweetness and heady aroma that she's sure to adore.

The subtle sweetness and earthy flavor of saffron pairs beautifully with this creamy espresso-based latte.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 3 to 4 saffron threads, crushed
• 30ml espresso

Directions:

• In a small saucepan, heat milk and saffron over medium-low until hot and just bubbling around edges, three to five minutes. Remove from heat; whisk until thick and foamy.
• Pour espresso into a mug, top with saffron milk and serve.
• If you dont have espresso at home, you can try with 40ml decoction of Il Matino Vivace brewed in a filter.

Classic Mocha with Mint

Coffee + chocolate + mint + whipped cream = this ultimate mocha coffee recipe for your mom if she loves chocolate.

Ingredients:

• 40 coffee (moka pot/ espresso/ filter)
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons mint syrup
• 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
• 1 sprig mint, for garnish

Directions:

• While the coffee is brewing, whip up the whipped cream to soft peaks, add 1 teaspoon of mint syrup.
• Once coffee has finished, mix in two teaspoons of chocolate syrup and one teaspoon of mint syrup. Top the coffee with the mint whipped cream and a sprig of mint before serving.
• You can garnish with some extra chocolate chunks.

Abdul Sahid Khan, Head Trainer, Lavazza India

No occasion is complete without a gift, and if its Mother’s Day it is all the more important to treat all those who care for you with something special. Here’s a list to choose from.

Time for self care: Mother’ isn’t just something you are. It’s something you do. It’s all about loving, listening and teaching. Motherhood isn’t only to do with Biology.

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