As a lover of wine and food, I found The Psychology of Wine, Truth and Beauty By The Glass by Evan Mitchell and Brian Mitchell published by PRAEGER, an Imprint of ABC-CLIO to be a revelation if you will; similar to that of appreciating a bottle of excellent wine, in that it should be read slowly, allowing time to savor each experience, remember the nuances, and then reference back to it like a favorite label or vintage.

French Chefs Florian Bellanger and Ludovic Augendre, owners of Mad Mac, whose Madeleines (the Mad part of the name) and Macarons (the Mac part) have captured connoisseurs' hearts, have the perfect little something to give your Valentine as you whisper sweet nothings in their ear.

When one thinks of desserts, seasons or flavors are what usually come to mind, however New York photographer Battman takes a unique culinary approach for his latest cookbook, The Colors of Dessert boasting 6 colors and endless possibilities.

The cookbook Soup features recipes from 108 top New York restaurants and chefs with appetite inspiring photography by Battman that is an elixir of health that will warm the soul in any season.

New Orleans, Louisiana has a rich gastronomy  that focuses on seafood, and Ralph Brennan's New Orleans Seafood Cookbook with Gene Bourg captures its culinary essence.

In the Land of Cocktails, Recipes and Adventures From The Cocktail Chicks - Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan.

Thomas Kammeier The Cookbook is the inspired cookbook of Michelin star, 18 GaultMillau Chef Thomas Kammeier of HUGOS Restaurant at the InterContinental Berlin that also provides a photographic tour of Berlin, Germany.

If you are looking for a very special gift for your favorite foodie on your gift list look no further than Dunbrody Country House Hotel & Restaurant Chef and Owner, Kevin Dundon's cookbook, Full On Irish, which features creative, contemporary cooking.

Since 1836, Confiserie Sprüngli, AG has maintained their reputation for exceptional quality and freshness of their chocolate and other products.

The luxury houses of Van Cleef & Arpels and Montblanc celebrate the start of their second centuries with a collaborative one-of-a-kind creation.     

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory founded on May 1, 1775 under the patronage of Queen Julianne Marie is anything but stodgy.

Drinkology fans rejoice; Drinkology EATS: A Guide to Bar Food and Cocktail Party Fare by James Waller and Ramona Ponce has just been released in time for the holiday gift-giving season.

Napoleon House by Mikko Macchione and Kerri McCaffety celebrates the history of this famous New Orleans establishment.

Leave it to David Burke, Chef, Restaurateur, Author, Entrepreneur, and Inventor, to create David Burke Flavor Sprays, a product that tastes fabulous, has zero calories, zero cholesterol, and zero carbohydrates.

The Six Senses Cookbook is about involving all of the senses, including the imagination.  

I just finished reading two books by James Waller that would make excellent gifts for the wine lover or spirits enthusiast on your gift list, Drinkology: The Art and Science of the Cocktail, and Drinkology WINE A Guide to the Grape.

Three New York Books (The Great Bagel & Lox Book, New York Sweets, and Summer in New York Seasonal Recipes) from Battman Studios that will stimulate your taste buds!

Gasull Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a Spanish extra virgin olive oil with a 170-year pedigree!

The delicious job of sampling Tortuga Chocolate Rum Fudge, their Tortuga Chocolate Hazelnut Rum Truffles, and Tortuga Sauces.

Tortuga Caribbean Rum Cake is a decadent sweet number that would be the perfect “cure” for the winter blues, or a sweet treat for you and your Valentine to share.

I love tea, not just drinking it, but the whole celebration of tea - teapots, tea trays, infusers, bone china cups, and sugar tongs.