jmcquown said...

> "Kalmia" > wrote in message
> ...
>> 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.
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> I never try to give foodies cooking-related gifts. IMHO, it's a bad
> idea. It's sort of like giving your wife a toaster for your wedding
> anniversary But seriously, most people who love to cook will already
> have most everything they want. And if they don't, whatever you give
> them isn't going to be exactly what they would have bought for
> themselves. They'll be gracious and say "thank you". Then it will go
> in the closet for 20 years or be offered up at a future garage sale. If
> you want to give what you call "ardent cooks" a gift, give them a gift
> certificate from Penzeys. Or order a gift box of spices
> http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penze...ift_Boxes.html
>
> Jill


I love the disposable paper chef hats available at party stores. Currently
at $4.00/ea. seems like a bit of price gouging is in play.

Andy