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I have a foodie friend who actually asked his girlfriend to get this for him as a Christmas present. And he proceeded to make some awesome short ribs in it. The meat just fell off the bone and was so tender. So yeah, I'm recommending this for any new chef.

Updated Dec 15, 2007

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12-Year-Aged Balsamic Vinegar

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Great balsamic vinegar is aged like wine and is just as complex in flavor. This particular vinegar comes from the Modena region of Italy and giving it as a gift shows that you're very optimistic about your chef friend's abilities in the kitchen.

Updated Dec 15, 2007

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Herbes de Provence

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This signature seasoning from the South of France -- lavender, basil, rosemary and sage -- is a great gift for a chef just starting out as if features the essential herbs that can be used on meat, poultry and vegetable dishes.

Updated Dec 15, 2007

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Vintage Vac Wine Preserver

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A wine is a terrible thing to waste. Fortunately there's this wine preserver that automatically removes air from open wine to preserve freshness and protect delicate flavors.

Updated Dec 15, 2007

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Martha Stewart Collection Crock Set

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This stylish set of stainless steel essentials is too nice to throw in your drawer. Keep 'em next to your stove top so they're at the ready.

Updated Dec 15, 2007

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KitchenAid 6-Piece Gadget Set

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Wanna give it all in one shot? Give this set of brightly colored gadgets -- a European peeler, ice cream scoop, utility whisk, can opener, set of measuring spoons and a set of measuring cups.

Updated Dec 15, 2007

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Glass Cookbook Holder

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Scratchproof and easy to wipe clean, this exclusive Williams-Sonoma cookbook holder stands apart from others because not only is it made out of tempered glass that's heavy enough to keep large cookbooks and mags open but it also displays U.S. and metric equivalent measures for cooking.

Updated Dec 14, 2007

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Cuisinart Mini Prep

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For the new chef start them off with this mini processor that makes easy work of grinding and chopping foods. It'll grind hard foods like nuts, seeds and spices in addition to softer foods like onions, garlic, herbs and cheese.

Updated Dec 14, 2007

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Stainless Steel Strainer-Sifter

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If your aspiring chef friend is like me, they don't have a handy sifter and use corianders instead. With this, they're one step closer to being professional. Comfortable loop handle and lip provide stability when resting atop a pot or bowl. Tapered shape directs food downward.

Updated Dec 13, 2007

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Rub Away Bar

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This unusual device, shaped like a bar of soap, rubs away the odors from garlic, fish and other foods. So you won't dry out your hands from constantly washing them. Nifty!

Updated Dec 13, 2007