I put on my Santa hat again to bring you the second installment of food gifts for the foodies in your life, or perhaps yourself.

Cuisinart’s Blend and Cook Soup Maker caught my eye. Soup is one of the most diverse dishes in a home cook’s repertoire and has been a staple of kitchens around the world. Traditionally, soups of all kinds are prepared in stages: chopping vegetables, slicing meat, preparing and measuring herbs and spices and, of course, actually cooking the soup. To see the rest of the column, please click here

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