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Page 10 Saturday, November 24, 2012 Red Bluff Daily News GIFTS TO MAKE FOODIES SAY, "MMMMM" Cooking is a reward- ing hobby and meals, when shared with friends and family, are a great opportunity to sit down and stay abreast of all the goings-on in the lives of your loved ones. For some, howev- er, food is more than just a hobby, it's a pas- sion. Those especially pas- sionate about their food are affectionately known as "foodies." Foodies can be meat lovers, veg- etarians or even vegans. All it really takes is a love of food. This holi- day season, gift the foodie in your life with any of the following food-oriented gift ideas. Cooking class Know a foodie who is just beginning a love affair with food? Or one who has recently discov- ered a particular type of cuisine, such as Thai or Indian? Help cultivate this newfound love by treating them to a cook- ing class that helps them learn all about the cuisine and how to make certain dishes for themselves. Such class- es are not too difficult to find, and you might even be treated to a delicious, homecooked meal once your loved one has com- pleted the class. Club membership Monthly clubs, such as pastry-of-the-month or coffee-of-the-month, are wildly popular among foodies. Mem- berships are relatively inexpensive, and each month your loved one will receive a new item, whether it's an old favorite or a new one they have never tried before. This is a great way for foodies to try new things, and it truly is the gift that keeps on giving, as most member- ships last a full year. Gadgets Not all foodies love to cook, but those who do may love to unwrap some gadgets that can help around the kitchen. A digital kitchen scale makes measuring ingre- A night out Of course, some food- ies love to eat but aren't so enamored with cook- ing. For those who pre- fer the restaurant route, peruse the local Sunday newspaper to learn about the newest culi- nary hotspots. Then pur- chase a gift certificate for two so your loved one can indulge his or her love of food without having to worry about who's washing the dish- es. Get your hands dirty A night out at a trendy new hotspot is one gift no foodie can refuse dients a snap, while an electric wine opener makes it easier than ever before to uncork a bottle of wine to serve with dinner. Whatever a foodie's taste or person- al preference, chances are there's a corre- sponding gadget that can make a meal that much easier to prepare. Perhaps nothing will delight a foodie more than a homecooked meal, especially after the hectic holiday sea- son when most people want nothing more than to kick their heels up and spend a night in. Once the holiday sea- son has come and gone, invite your favorite food- ie over for a home- cooked meal of his or her choosing. Unless he or she insists, don't let the night's guest of honor do any of the work.