Usually, mammas are always in the mood for a modern romantic comedy and love Tuscany, then "Under the Tuscan Sun" is the perfect choice. Based on Frances Mayes' 1996 memoir, the film starred Diane Lane and Italian actor Raul Bova, who represents, for many women, the Italian handsome man of their dreams.
La Dolce Vita! Rome in the 1950s, there's nowhere quite like it. The narrow stone streets, the fountains and piazzas full of life in the heat of the day, the cafes and bars full of music and desire by night...Serafina never dreamt she'd meet her hero - America Tenor Mario Lanza ... joining the Lanza household, where luxury and splendour mix with alcoholism and depression, Serafina realises that all that glitters is not gold after all. Nicky Pellegrino’s novel is a captivating tale of love and music, food and passion, that will take your mamma on a journey to a city of beauty and heartbreak, at one of the most glamorous points in its magical history.
4. The Young Montalbano
If she is already in love with Andrea Camilleri’s Detective Salvo Montalbano’s books or TV series, you will definitely enjoy this prequel series explaining the genesis of the friendships, the rivalries and the romance as the players arrive to take their place in the beautiful Sicilian town of Vigata. As usual, the popular stories of the endearing investigator are as much about the lavish meals he enjoys as they are about the crimes he investigates. But new to Vigata and new to being a police chief, he didn't always live in that glorious house by the sea, or have Deputy Chief Mimi Augello as a best friend, or Fazio as a loyal assistant.... neither was he handsomely pudgy and bald!
3. Florence And Tuscany: A Literary Guide for Travellers
Whether you are planning to take your mother on a trip to Florence and Tuscany or you want her to dream about walking through the streets of this incredible Italian city sitting on you armchair, Ted Jones’ literary guide to the city will take her on a vivid and amazing journey, retracing the footsteps of writers who have lived and worked in, or been inspired by, the history and landscape of the most famous Italian region, Tuscany.
Italy and Beauty, aren’t these two words a perfect fit? For a great Italian gift to pamper your mamma, we thought of Florentine Nesti Dante soaps.
When the Medici Family was in power in Florence, soap-making became a real profession; the corporation of Master Soapmakers was formed under the noble Art of Physicians and Pharmacists, with an alley in the heart of Florence still bearing the name of the Via dei Saponai (Soapmaker’s street). Nesti Dante is still producing soap using the classic cauldron method, so you can feel like Katerina dei Medici using this classic Tuscany dedicated soap collection.
6. For a real taste of Italy, give an unforgettable gift of Italian cooking classes in Sicily. The week-long courses will take mamma on a culinary journey, from the kitchen where she will recreate traditional family recipes, to tours to visit local producers for fresh, authentic ingredients. And more importantly, you can already plan for that special dinner she will cook for you when she will return from Sicily!
7. Let's admit it, this could be more of a treat for you and the rest of the family! DeLonghi gelato makers imported from Italy are widely available online and perfect for whipping up a classic Italian dessert at home. Indulging in freshmade gelato is simple- add the ingredients, press two buttons, wait approximately 20 minutes, and then buon appetito.
10. Charity donation
Finally, Italy Magazine's best Festa della Mamma present is a donation to one of Italy's most hard working charity, Emergency. An independent, neutral and non-political which provides free, high quality medical and surgical treatment to civilian victims of war, landmines and poverty.
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