In need of ‘Afternoon Tea’ therapy? Pumpkin Tales, Chennai, introduced dainty sandwiches and other trimmings as a takeaway Mother’s Day High Tea last weekend. It got over a 100 orders in two days and
âI wish she could see her grandchildrenâ: MP Katie Allen on the pain of losing her mum at 28
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Katie Allen still cries when she talks about her mother.
Dr Allen, a former paediatrician and medical researcher who is now the federal member for Higgins, lost her mother Judy Stephens to lung cancer when she was 28.
âI wish she could see her grandchildren,â Dr Allen said. âShe begged us to get pregnant. Malcolm and I had just got married and I said âMum I canât, you are dying and I canât do thatâ. She said âIt gives me hope that thereâs something to comeâ.â
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Itâs hard not to appreciate your mom. Sheâs been there since day one. She fed you, wiped random gook from your mouth, taught you right from wrong and politely pretended those god-awful Bob Ross paintings you did when you were 12 were true works of art. And letâs face it â you literally wouldnât be here without her.
So, at the very least, itâs probably fair to say you owe this woman a meal once a year. And luckily, South Jersey is bursting with Motherâs Day dining options to choose from. Whether itâs brunch or dinner, high-end fancy or quirky and offbeat, weâve got it. Here are our picks for some great spots to take Mom this Motherâs Day.
BARRIE, ONT. Mother s Day is quickly approaching, so if you re looking for a unique gift for your mother or yourself, there s a virtual high tea that also benefits service dogs. The first Virtual Mother s Day High Tea was held last fall at Zu Zu Fashion Boutique in Barrie. A $50 ticket buys a boxed high tea with all the trimmings to be delivered to your doorstep on Sat. May 8. Registrants will enjoy a fashion show, courtesy of Zu Zu Fashion Boutique. The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Cope Service Dogs, which provides training for dogs to help change the lives of people with disabilities