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With its creamy cheese, world-renowned wines, classic cooking techniques, and rich culinary history, it's hard not to love the fabulous country that is France. Know someone who longs to live near the Louvre? Take her there with a bag of imported fleur de sel and a block of foie gras. Encourage her to cook like an authentic French woman with Anne Willan's The Country Cooking of France, this year's winner of the James Beard international cookbook award.

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She's the queen of the kitchen, can whip up a double chocolate souffle while sleeping, and has dined at Momofuko Ko, David Chang's notoriously difficult-to-get-into restaurant, twice. Think there's nothing to get this kitchen diva — the girl whose been there, done that, got the t-shirt? Think again! She'll swoon at the site of a fabulously frilly apron and will die and go to heaven when she holds a bottle of the coveted cult classic 2004 Harlan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.

Or wow her with this "Red Diva" espresso machine: she'll have wonderfully fresh espresso at the push of a button!

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For friends and family who love food but claim to be too busy to cook, give them the best gift they can receive: more time.

With a new bevy of tools, your loved ones can save both time and effort in the kitchen. This salad shooter means no more chopping; an electric vegetable peeler gives them more time to hang out (with you!). And they can use this handheld cream whipper to turn heavy cream into ethereal whip with the mere touch of a button.

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Take note friends and family: These gifts are perfect for the ultimate party girl. I'm talking about the gal who hardly sleeps, is constantly in the process of planning a fabulous soirée, and considers party-hopping her favorite sport.

This gold crocodile wine caddy lets her transport bubbly in style. A pretty cocktail shaker and embellished martini glasses are ideal for mixing drinks at home. For a special splurge, give her a bottle of Cabo Wabo Uno tequila.

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My girlfriend Sonia has recently developed an interest in wine. She's taking classes, going tasting, and immersing herself in all things vino. I rounded up a collection of gifts that are perfect for Sonia, and those like her, the newbie winos.

They may not be able to smell the difference between a Mourvédre and a Montepulciano, but after reading the Wine Snob's Dictionary they'll be able to talk terroir as well as any wine connoisseur.

On a budget? Get crafty and make them a wine journal.

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A friend of mine, who fits the classification of hipster to a T, also happens to love all things gourmet. Initially, I was at a loss for what to get her, but I quickly discovered that there's an array of niche gift items that converge at the juncture of food, music, and cutting-edge cool. Case in point: I have to get her this book about underground dining, and because she loves to push the envelope, I know she'll flip for this shopping bag.

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Want your kid bro or nephew to follow in your culinary footsteps? Get him ready for the kitchen with an assortment of fun cooking equipment.

Finally, he'll be able to reach the counter with a little help from these colorful stools. He can keep you company and help you out with kitchen prep using these properly sized cooking utensils. Under your training, he'll soon graduate to cutting with this safe knife set.

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My cousin Caroline is 12 years old. I'll encourage her to continue experimenting in the kitchen with one of these delightful gifts.

You too, can motivate the kid-sister in your life to get interested in all things baking. Give a cookie cutter set or a collection of colorful sprinkles and sanding sugars. Show her how much fun baking can be with a Kids in the Holiday Kitchen cookbook. If she's got a little sister, like Caroline does, give them both adorable matching aprons.

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This year, indulge an expectant gour-mom with items that will be as adorable as they are useful in her kitchen. With this baby food cookbook, her little one can eat like the rest of us.

A popular French babyfood maker, once unavailable in America, is perfect for steaming and puréeing fresh meat and produce. For a mess-free happy ending, she'll love this festive and humorous bib.

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Shopping for an epicurean grandpa who's more well-traveled than you? Fret not. If he's been tasting his way around the globe, chances are, he's open to eating anything.

If he's enjoyed traveling to Japan, present him with this matcha green tea set. Remind him of his trip to Scotland last year with Spey smoked salmon. Or send him an assortment of exotic imports: It's the closest you can get to giving him the world.

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