I've bought a couple of Christmas gifts for myself on a French theme.
I would have bought one of these Crème Brûlée sets before if I realized how easy it was to make this dessert! My first try was a no bake lemon cream and was delicious. The book also has lots of interesting savory brûlées one can use as appetizers.
Our new raclette machine. This is really a gift for Jim since he cleans up and it is sooo much easier with the teflon.