"brooklyn1" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 2 Oct 2009 22:22:52 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
> > wrote:
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>>"Gloria P" > wrote in message
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>>> Nancy2 wrote:
>>>> On Oct 2, 2:11 pm, 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?
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> The best "theme" gift is always a gift certificate for a store that
> specializes in products within that theme... if you're buying a gift
> for someone who cooks the last thing you want to do is to choose their
> cookware... buying a cook a pot is tantamount to buying a 34 B for a
> gal who wears a 36 C.
>
I'd say worse than than. IMO, pot and pan selection is very personal. A
gadget is a little different. If the gadget was something that I had newly
discovered and really liked and I knew the recipient very well, I'd give a
gadget. With the caveat, 'try this, see what you think.'
Janet