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culinaryGifting EatsWhat “Foodies” Would Love to Get this SeasonBy Lisa TarantoWhen it comes to gift-giving, whether you are afood lover or know someone who is, finding theperfect provision or wrapping a fabulous food findcan be time-consuming and perhaps a little daunting. No needto spend hours wandering the aisles aimlessly. This year, makethe chow lover on your list feel fabulous and remember your“tastefulness” for years to come.Healthy DeliveryWhether the person you’re gifting likes gourmet food,healthy food or a combination of both, you can find locallymade, fresh meals that can be delivered straight to your giftee’sdoor. Look online or check your local food magazine for freshlyprepared kitchen meals prepared by chefs using natural ororganic ingredients. Choose from entire meals or perhaps aweekly fruit delivery. Pricing varies depending on type of foodand depth of the meal, so check your options.school like classes for special dishes. Let your giftee impresseveryone they know by learning how to cook or honing theirhomemade skills.WineFor the wine lover, offer up something new and exciting.What about splurging on a private wine tour of a local wineryor buy them a whimsical wine blending kit? Go simpler witha bestselling wine book, CD or download a highly rated bookfrom the Internet. Try a wine board game. There are several outthere and since it’s fashionable to know a lot about wine, yourwine loving friend or family member can show all of his friendsKickin’ It Old SchoolRather than sending your favorite someone to a restaurantor giving them food, why not give them a cooking class to getcooking on their own? Local cooking schools, restaurants orLocal cooking schools,restaurants or evencommunity parks andrecreations offer eveningsof culinary fun as asingle or a couple.even community park and recreation programs offer eveningsof culinary fun as a single or a couple. Look online by doinga generic search of cooking classes in your area, or just aska favorite restaurant manager in person if they offer cooking24 HERLIFEnewyork.com