I haven't tried the other flavors (Blood Orange and something else) but the Meyer Lemon olive oil rocks. It's subtle, but if you use it in, say, a simple clam sauce for pasta as a finishing oil...it will really bring out the flavors.

Don't get me started on salads or chicken. This stuff is fairly expensive but SUPER_YUMMY. You will get addicted.

I first heard about it in a cooking mag; a chef was talking about how she puts it in her carbonara sauce for a little unconventional kick. YUM!

Knotched so they will hang on the side of your favorite cocktail. How cute.

I want this stuff!!!!

these products look really nice.

This is great for easy-to-make recipes and has a helpful list of things beginner cooks should have in their pantries at all times. It could use more photos, but the funny "mom tips" and "mom warnings" make up for it.

I gave my BF this book when he had to live away from me for 6 months for work. It's REALLY basic, tells you how to boil an egg and everything! It's great for a beginner!

Who doesn't need one?

Amazon.com: Betty Crocker's Cooking for Two: Books: Betty Crocker

http://www.amazon.com/Betty-Crockers-Cooking-Two-Crocker/dp/0764561081

This book goes over a lot of basic recipes, with illustrated techniques as well. I really liked it.