Plus: kitchen essentials from around the world.
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As an admittedly competitive gift giver, I’m always on the hunt for presents that will impress the recipient, and won’t end up in a donation bin in a matter of months. An experiential gift like cooking lessons fits that bill perfectly, but how do you go about shopping for an experience?


