The Holiday Gift Guide, Kitchen Edition

When I was 19 years old, my mother gave me a KitchenAid mixer. That sums up a lot of things about my family: We cook a lot, we eat a lot, and for gifts, we give each other kitchen gear. Friends refer to our house as "The Appliance Museum," and I have to say, they have a point. On the other hand, it's a delicious hobby.

Below are the items I recommend for the cook in your life, even if you're that cook. Unless otherwise noted, everything is something I have used and loved. Hope they can bring happy cooking to all this holiday season.