One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating. -- Luciano Pavarotti
The cook in your family would want it, the aunt that has everything might not have it, and your mom would enjoy it.
What is it?
Modena balsamic vinegar.
A gift of quality Modena balsamic vinegar will be a much appreciated, highly valued gift for any cook in your circle of influence.
The Discovery
This taste sensation was most likely discovered in the Middle Ages and probably by accident. It has been a gift for royalty and Western Culture finally understood its value in the kitchen in the 1980