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		You can find them serving up hot guts ranch-side in Texas, barbecuing lobster and clams seaside in New England, and grilling vegetables poolside in California. They assemble en masse in heated competition and smoldering debates at the Lovelady Lovefest, the Hog Happenin', and the Big Pig Jig. Masters of the grill are a diverse bunch—each with his or her own ideas about the perfect sauces, aromatic woods, meats, and seasonings. We've cooked up the following hot gift ideas for the outdoor cook on your gift list.
	gift ideas (excerpted from Present Perfect) See also: gifts for cooks, hospitality presents Basic equipment gift ideas for the outdoor cook include a portable grill, hibachi, or camp stove for outdoor cooks on the go a water smoker for cooking large cuts of meat Dutch ovens and accessories for cooking round the campfire an indoor electric griller or stovetop grill for when the weather moves the cookout indoors. A plethora of gizmos and gadgets are available for outdoor cooks. Here are just a few: steak and poultry buttons, a grill thermometer, kabob racks and skewers, heat- and flame-resistant barbecue gloves, scissor tongs, a gas match, a tool and sauce holder, grill maintenance accessories, a chimney starter, or telescoping roasting rods. Barbecuing is an easy and fun way to entertain. Give gifts that add flair and style to outdoor entertaining: A steak knife set, steak platters, sturdy dinnerware, glassware, flatware, a condiment caddy, a serving cart, an apron or chef's hat emblazoned with the appropriate sentiment or nickname, table cloths and clips, lanterns, or a picnic table and benches. Many of the gifts listed above as well as other great gifts for the outdoor cook can be found in the Grill Lover's Catalog. Phone: 800/241-8981. Internet: www.grilllovers.com. Present Perfect: Unforgettable Gifts for Every Occasion is filled with gift ideas for outdoor cooks and everyone else on your gift list. In addition, you get tips on gifting etiquette, shopping, wrapping, special presentations, and much, much more. To order the book, click here. NEW! To start shopping for gifts right now, click here. Have any gift ideas for outdoor cooks you'd like to share?