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    • The Naked Chef While I generally hate when people give me cookbooks, I love Jamie Oliver's approachable style and would welcome another addition to my collection. His recipes are simple enough for quick weeknight meals, yet tasty enough for company—perfect for novice cooks as well as serious gourmets. See more
    • Tartine Bread Tartine Bread is a must-have for anyone who bakes. It is unquestionably the most delicious bread I've ever made. The instructions are simple and tailored to someone working entirely by hand. This book also has great recipes for leftover stale bread. See more
    • The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals Michael Pollan's book is a must-read for anyone who eats. It is a thoughtful and humble discussion about how we create and consume food. See more
    • Kind of Blue Anyone who loves to entertain needs great music to set the stage. I love to listen to Miles Davis while cooking, while lounging and reading on weekends, and, of course, while sharing meals with friends. This disc is great no matter how closely or inattentively you listen to it. See more
    • Secret Ingredients: The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink I'm a raving fan of all the New Yorker collections, and this collection of food writing is timeless and would be welcome by anyone who loves to cook or eat. See more
    • The Art of Racing in the Rain Great story interweaving the common connection of fierce competition with human heartbreak and resilience, as told by a beloved dog! Race cars and family provide the backdrop of this dramatic and heartwarming tale! See more
    • Ayrton Senna: The Whole Story Revisit the history and accomplishments of one of F1s greatest drivers. Review the events and victories of Senna's career as told by industry insiders and some of those fortunate enough to have known this racing driver icon! See more
    • The Mechanic's Tale: Life in the Pit-Lanes of Formula One Humor and intrigue reward the reader of this first-person account of Formula One behind the scenes. As told from current Speed network analyst, Steve Machet, this is a story of worldwide travels and the relentless pursuit of the biggest prize in open-wheel racing. See more
    • Cars 2 For kiddies (young and old). This Disney sequel brings back beloved characters from the first Cars movie, adding some international flair and more of the creativity that captures audiences worldwide! See more
    • Moon Palace I went on a Paul Auster reading spree a few years back. This is the second one I read and sealed the deal on my fandom. Tangled web of plots within plots and bizarrely funny historical events. An imaginative mystery novel with great characters and dialogue. See more
    • The Sorcerer A Hungarian jazz guitarist with a mystical touch. His best work is from the late 60s, and The Sorcerer showcases Gabor Szabo and his band in top form. Weaving together standards and original compositions, his guitar playing has an Eastern touch using non-western scales. The rhythms are grooving and the sound is stripped down. Good soundtrack for late winter nights. See more
    • The Long Goodbye A classic Robert Altman movie starring Elliot Gould in his prime. Altman takes a Raymond Chandler detective novel and flips it into a funny adventure of a man-out-of-time in the wild Los Angeles of the 70s. Gould is hilarious and adds so much to this surreal story. Invite some friends over and watch it back-to-back with The Big Lebowski. See more
    • Loveless I break this out every year about this time. The cover art tells the story—psychedelic colors and warbled dream states. If you need a break from all the earthly drags of the holidays, this music is like a gift from a futuristic shaman. I thought my record player was broken when I first put it on, but its mysterious and melodic sounds kept drawing me back in. See more
    • King Suckerman A fun mystery set in 1976 Washington DC. George Pelecanos is an American crime writer who has worked on The Wire and other great TV shows. His books are great to bring on trips. I burned through three of his books on a trip to Costa Rica. King Suckerman feels similar to a Quentin Tarantino movie filled with sex, drugs, fast cars, and awesome soul music. Great for a down-and-dirty travel novel to throw in your backpack. See more
    • Toad Cottages and Shooting Stars This wonderful book includes a jillion activities for children and grandmothers to do together through nature, both indoors and out. A number of other gifts are also included with this book for those who do the activities together: the gifts of wonder, learning, sharing, and family fun. See more
    • Handy Dad: 25 Awesome Projects for Dads and Kids The father or grandfather version of the book above. Includes detailed illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions—if Dad will read them! See more
    • Her Majesty This film includes charming story, a darling actress, and a great lesson for grandparents to share with children about doing what's right even when your friends—and even your family—don't. We also learned quite a bit about the Maori and the history of New Zealand. See more
    • Grandmothers Counsel the World: Women Elders Offer Their Vision for Our Planet Grandmothers from 13 indigenous tribes around the globe share their wisdom on how to best overcome the challenges facing our world. See more
    • The Discoverers My grandfather loved this book, and yours will too if he loves history and adventure. It's the cumulative history of humankind's need to discover the world around him, written in a very engaging and accessible way. See more

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