Cocktails for your Mother
From Kathy Hamlin, About Guide to Cocktails: "Unless you know your Mother is going to order something on the order of a Bombay Sapphire Martini Dry with a twist or a Maker's Mark Manhattan, you may be a bit stumped as to what to suggest as a cocktail for her."

Diabetes-Friendly Mother's Day Menus
Marilyn Helton's ideas for Mother's Day menus, brought to you by Paula Ford-Martin, About Guide to Diabetes.

French Menus for Mother's Day
Debra F. Weber, About's Guide to French Cuisine, has some ideas for casual and elaborate meals for Mom.

Japanese Moms' Dishes - On Mother's Day
From Setsuko Yoshizuka, About's Guide to Japanese Cuisine: "Japanese people celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day is called 'haha no hi' in Japanese. It's common to give flowers to mothers on this day."

Kids Cook for Mother's Day
From Peggy Trowbridge, About Guide to Home Cooking: "Move over, Mom! Let the kids take over the kitchen and make dinner for a change! Now go relax, Mom, while we have a little talk with your junior chef(s)."

Mother's Day Recipes and Menus
Linda Larsen, About Busy Cooks Guide, says "From a make-ahead brunch to a picnic in the park, your mom will have a wonderful time and she'll appreciate all your efforts. Pick and choose ... to make your mom's favorites that also match your cooking skills."

Thanks, Mom! - Favorite Recipes from Our Mothers
Diana Rattray, Guide to Southern U.S. Cuisine, says: "My husband and I are always talking about our mothers' great meals -- delicious desserts, casseroles and the best fried chicken in the world. Some of the dishes our mothers made came from old recipes, but most were from memory. They seemed to know just how to make a meal, and it always turned out perfect."