Great gift for a Foodie Wanna Be!
357553
This was a gift for my husband who is always trying something new with sandwiches. He loves it! We have enjoyed several varieties of panini since Christmas using leftover turkey and ham and aside from the fact that I love it when hubby cooks, the sandwiches are delicious! The unit heats up quickly and generally our sandwiches have been cooked before the indicator light changes. The only complaint I have is that the plastic casing around the latch is quite flimsy and is broken already. But, since it doesn't affect the operation of the unit, I won't return it. Besides, I think hubby would be lost without his panini maker!
4718953
I purchased two of these gorgeous books as holiday gifts for my sister and my best friend. Both of them are clean eaters so you can imagine, this book was a perfect gift! Not only are the recipes delicious, but its a great book to display on a bar or coffee table. Love it!
2141784
Awesome gift for an Army-bound student!  He cheered loudly upon opening it. 2 of the 12 feasts were shortly thereafter consumed and enjoyed. He gave the meal 5 stars when asked. And so do I. Well-packaged and timely delivery.  Much appreciated!
1304123
I purchased this cookbook for my 21 year old son for a Christmas gift.  He likes to cook, but needs some guidance!  He has tried several of the recipes and said they are all great.  He also likes it because many of the recipes have ingredients that he has on hand.  I plan to order one for myself now!
3956264
I bought this for my husband as a gift and he loves it. We literally put it on everything - chicken, rice, potatoes, popcorn - and it makes everything so flavorful. You don't have to use a lot so the container will last!! A great gift for any foodie.
1957043
My husband has a culinary degree. All he's ever done is work in restaurants. He's very impressed by this set!

This set really does come with everything that you need to create an edible work of art! I am very impressed by the sturdy nature of all of these pieces. The molds are a sturdy stainless steel. They won't be getting easily bent and rendered useless. Even the plastic pieces are made from a very thick plastic material. The accompanying cookbook also has several great presentation ideas.

I started out by molding a pretty simple rice dish using the circular mold and I found the tamper to be so helpful. I have tried this sort of thing before with little success because I didn't have the right tools. I noticed that the packaging states that the tamper/blade combo is patent pending. It really is a priceless little tool! It very efficiently got the rice just compact enough to stay in the form while the blade easily loosened the sides so that the mold could slide right off. I also really appreciated the markings on the inside. I measure my portions sometimes for calorie reasons, but it's also helpful if you're trying to assemble a multi-layered dish and want to put in equal amounts of food for presentation reasons.

The lifter was something that I probably should have gotten ages ago because, honestly, I usually just push everything onto my hand with the knife. I'd like to be a better influence on our tiny chefs in the making so the lifter has been well used around here. I do wish that the set came with a bottle with a slightly larger opening. The smaller tips are good and I can use them with very thin sauces, but I have had to ditch using them with some sauces that were too thick. Even with that little drawback, I still think that this is a 5 star product. I am so excited to use it more and have my husband teach me more about food presentation.

I will try to remember to update this review with more pictures as I use the set more. Attached is the photo of a stuffed poblano w/ chipotle cashew cream sauce, raisin and caper rice, and roasted asparagus. The recipe can be found on Serious Eats. I received this set at a discount in exchange for my honest review.
3400599
MY NIECE LOVES HER PLAY FOOD!!! GREAT GIFT!
3074507
Great gift for Italian cooks and Italian food lovers. Describes and defines foods by regions. Foodies and eaters rejoice. Yeah!
2092100
I sent it to my Bf as a gift and he likes it! He's shown me some pages and they are some easy and good recipes! It could be better to have some pics but in general it's worth it!
4771998
Excellent eat'n!  And great stories!  Would be a great gift also!!!
4722072
Makes a nice little gift. Picked this up for Dad for Christmas. Spice blends are a little smaller than expected, but they come in heavy glass bottles & they look great. Quality gift. I'd buy it again for myself :)
2501955
Item as described! Came on time! Bought this as a little gift for my other half, he loved it and we are both excited to try so many of these recipes. Thank you!
4024044
This would make an excellent gift for the baker or foodie in your life.  It is a beautiful book.  It is hardcover, heavy and beautifully illustrated.
325675
McKeon makes culinary expertise simple and fun.  Either you or someone you know is a fan of these games and will find it necessary to add this as a collector's item!  It's a perfect gift idea, in my opinion.  And I can't wait to try "Grandpigs quiche!"
3319350
Such a great gift! Was at a restaurant with my bestie and we found the original at one of the tables and had the BEST lunch! We've known each other for more than 15 years and I was learning things about him that I didn't know before!
870461
Bought this as a gift and the recipient loved it.  Has some interesting and simple recipes.  A real plus having heavy cardboard pages!
1179460
Great gift book for someone traveling to Thailand who likes good food!  Travel books are rarely useful these days with the internet at our fingertips, but this is an excellent resource for someone who wants to know more than just the tourist spots to eat.