This is the perfect gift! I didn't even put in my bio that I almost went to culinary school, and I LOVE bacon! I know everyone says that, but seriously, I cooking with bacon almost every day. In fact, when I got the package, I was making slow cooker bacon jam that required 1.5 pounds of the stuff. I'm going to have so much fun with this book, and my roommates are going to have to get used to the smell. :D