Smart Cookie
Woolworths TASTE|May/June 2022
Receiving a cookie press was a great coming-of-age moment for Mogau Seshoene. Ahead of Mother's Day, she pays tribute to her mother, Mamose Seshoene, and the great South African tradition of tea biscuits made using this essential kitchen tool
By Mogau Seshoene. Photograph by Jan Ras
Smart Cookie

In celebration of Mother's Day, I would like to start by admitting that my mom was right... about everything. About that friend not really being a friend, the value of hard work, wearing sunscreen and having savings. I now realise she did try to give me life's cheat sheet. I hope my daughter listens when that time comes. Probably not! One of the most important things my mom has always been right about is the calm that a cup of hot tea can bring. It's amazing how it continues to comfort me whenever I feel lost as an adult. It's also one of the reasons we love baking so much - such a perfect pairing. Sharing a pot of tea has always been one of my favourite ways to bond with my mother - rooibos with powdered milk and a teaspoon of sugar. She and I have had many a special moment during these rituals.

As a young girl, one of the first things I learnt to make was the best tea, and I had a lot of practice. The best part of making a cup has always been the smile that it brought to my mom's face, a beloved family tradition that she shared with her own mother. My mom even has a special cabinet for all the “good” tea sets. Her best cups and crockery, only to be used on “special” occasions.

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