How to Choose Gifts for Cookbook Collectors

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Even with the ability to go online and find free recipes, people still collect cookbooks. These collectors actually enjoy sitting down and reading the book from front to back. Choosing a gift for such a person can be difficult. It's easy to pick a book you think they'll love, only to discover that they already own it. You can avoid this making mistake though. You just need a little advice.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Ask for a list. Obviously asking for a wish list would give away your surprise. Instead ask for a list of the cookbooks the collector already owns. This will prevent you from buying a duplicate copy, but it also gives you an idea of the type of books they enjoy.

Step2

Choose a gift that can be used with a cookbook. When shopping for a cookbook collector, you don't have to stick with books. For example, you can buy them a rack to hold their book while they cook. You could also buy bookmarks or flags that let them mark their favorite recipes.

Step3

Buy software. There is software available that will allow the collector to manage their favorite recipes. All they have to do is type the recipe and the software will make it easy for them to find at a later date. Many software titles also include free recipes, which the cook will greatly enjoy.

Step4

Check out the classics. Classic cookbooks are a wonderful gift. You can either choose books that have been reprinted or visit a used bookstore and look for antique copies. Any collector would love getting a cookbook that was printed the year they were born or from their favorite era.

Step5

Look for regional cookbooks. When you go on vacation, look for a bookstore that carries regional cookbooks. This is a wonderful way to ensure that you choose a book they don't already own. In fact, this is one of the most unique gifts you can buy the collector.