MUM'S THE WORD

Sommelier, founder of Italian catering company Salotto Rosso and mother of one, Dita Guth says it as it is

Number of kids?

One. And it shall stay that way.

Worst mothering moment?

One child. One massive poonami to clean in the suite of a 5-star hotel 30 minutes before guests had to check in. Two too-small diapers taped together and one aromatherapy candle later...

Best mothering moment?

The day that my daughter twerked in perfect rhythm to Rob Base. Well, it's a tie between that and when she scarfed down 25 crawfish in one sitting.

Dinner party or play date?

Dinner party. Play dates are only fun when vino is involved.

Home or away?

Away. Why would anyone want to stay at home when there is a world to discover?

Can’t live without…

Wipes. Spot remover, tissue, spill and mess cleaner, fashion faux-pas preventer. Why didn't I know all this before?

Can’t live with…

Mothers comparing their children. Each one of them is special, capito?

What’s the last thing you bought?

A Stella McCartney dress for my daughter and black faux fur-trimmed cocktail slingbacks for me.

Last call?

To my wine importer

Most pukka thing you own?

JW Henkel knives

Biggest mothering myth?

That books can give you all the answers. Only wine tells the truth my friends.

Mothering is…

Taking that inherent skill of multitasking ten thousand steps further. Being able to wax and cook dinner and still find time to make sensory toys at the same time. It's also a HELL of a job, but those joyous moments are to be treasured. And remembered the next time your urchin whines.