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Cooking may unite the ChefSteps community, but it doesn’t mean we’re alike in all—or even most—ways. We love this so much! Our differences make coming together over food all the more fun, because we are always learning from each other. So we see the holiday season—when friends, neighbors, and families unite for feasts and gift giving—as an excellent occasion for celebrating the fact that no two cooks are created equal.In that spirit, we present the ChefSteps Holiday Gift Guide 2016. We gathered up our most favorite food-related items, then curated them to offer ideas for each and every gourmand on your list. Got a bookworm in need of new tomes? Our essential recipe reads are here for you. Need a special something for your fancy friend who has everything? We’re confident there is something perfect among the covetables below. From a super-sharp knife to a talking lady robot who can read you recipes, all of the lovely stuff on this list has been road-tested so that you can shop confidently, secure in the knowledge that you’re gonna crush it all season long. And if you care to reward yourself with a little something along the way, well, we wholeheartedly endorse that decision. The spirit of generosity extends to you as well, little elf. Please do enjoy.