This Sunday on May 8 is Mother's Day: the day to honor motherhood and give your mother, bonus mother, or stepmother a little extra pampering. Most likely, a nice breakfast (in bed) is already much appreciated. Now if you are looking for a way to score extra points, check out the ideas MASTERS selects to really spoil your mom this day. Text: Fleur de JongGiveher a High Tea

In its own words, the High Tea at Hotel des Indes in The Hague is a real culinary experience. Upon entering the monumental entrance hall, guests are immediately transported to another era. During the High Tea, the chef and pastry chef serve their signature two courses of savory and sweet dishes consisting of luxury sandwiches, freshly baked scones, chocolates and different types of tea, among other things.

 

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Give her a book 

An ideal gift is the book If I'm Very Honest by Tamara Gijrath. For the book, Tamara spoke with sixty mothers and daughters. It became a personal quest into one of the most complicated and defining relationships in a human life. The book contains candid conversations with, among others, Nada van Nie, Günay Uslu, Thérèse Boer, Inge de Bruijn, Quinty Trustfull, Monique des Bouvrie, Frederique van der Wal, Aaltje van Zweden and Edsilia Rombley, who unfeignedly told about their relationship with mother or daughter. 

If I'm being completely honest is available for sale in (online) bookstores.Yvette Kulkens PhotographyGivea Day of Wellness

In a spa, let your mom literally spend a day bathing in luxury. For example, in a former bank vault in the basement of the W Hotel you'll find AWAY Spa Amsterdam. Here, take a body treatment or massage from professional specialists, immerse yourself in the pool or unwind in the Finnish sauna. Another option is Strandhotel Cadzand-Bad, in this hotel there are also fine spa facilities. After a wonderful day of wellness, you can choose to also treat your mother to a culinary masterpiece by Sergio Herman in the nearby Michelin restaurant. A nice touch; a 15-minute drive from this spa is the seaside resort of Knokke....

 

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Treat to a culinary walk 

Of course, treating your mom to dinner is always a good idea, but a Walking Dinner makes this gift that little bit more unique. During the Walking Dinner you get an appetizer, main course and dessert at three different restaurants. With the self-guided walking tours, you will also be led past the most beautiful sights of a city. 

 

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Go and enjoy a good Netflix 

Get together with your mom to watch Netflix. The culinary streaming service Netflix is for anyone who loves cooking and good food. It is basically the "Netflix of Michelin chefs" where you get unlimited access to the chefs' online master classes. Together with your mother, dive into your own familiar kitchen together with the chefs and learn all the tricks of the trade. Thanks to the chefs you will be inspired and bring the Michelin restaurant to your own home. And maybe with a mother who can cook well, you will benefit in the long run...Photo: NetflixAlso read: 'Shop your Mother's Day gift at GASSAN'