Mother's Day Gift Guide 2012

Chef Mom - Brooklyn Slate Pantry Collective ($68)

Any mom who loves to cook and entertain needs to have the right canvas to display her masterpieces. Brooklyn Slate's slate cheeseboards (sourced from a quarry in Upstate New York) add a nice artsy touch to any food presentation. Get your mom this set, which comes with a block of artisanal cheese, crackers, chutney and a hand-carved cheese knife. The food will go fast, but she can keep the cheeseboard forever.

Get it at Brooklynslate.com.