10 Ingredients That Make Great Gifts

What better gift to give a cook than ingredients? And not just any ingredients, but special, indulgent, add-a-whole-new-dimension-to-your-food ingredients. Here are 10 that make stellar gifts all on their own, from luxurious white truffle butter to lavender extract and a tantalizing specialty oil made from cherry seeds.

Slide #3: Castillo de Canena Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $34 from La Tienda: Apples, almonds, and fruit: the olive oils from this Spanish producer are always remarkable, and this bottle would be a generous gift.

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