Kalmia wrote:
>
> Christmas, Hanukkah etc. are not TOO far off. What would be a great
> gift item (other than ingredients) for the ardent cook on your list?
>
> I'd love a top notch mandoline, m'self.

The Maternal Unit (who is hardly an ardent cook) is hinting for a
ceramic knife.
A gift card from the local restaurant supply would do me just fine