For the home cheesemaker

Feed your cheese-loving friend's obsession with a gift of Artisan Cheesemaking at Home (Ten Speed Press, 2011; $30), by longtime cheesemaking teacher Mary Karlin. It's easily the best cheesemaking book on the market—thorough, easy to follow, and friendly—with more than 80 recipes for homemade cheeses, from mascarpone to manchego.