On Sat, 3 Oct 2009 09:03:11 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
> wrote:

>
>"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?
>snip
>> 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
>

I suppose that would depend on the occasion... for most occasions I'd
not consider the typical $10 gadget a suitable gift... maybe include
the unique gadget with the gift certificate.