Originally Posted by Leingod

Picked up an espresso machine and a shun paring knife for Susan for Xmas. She fell in love with my chefs knife years ago, so I got her a very practical beginner knife last Xmas. Since she's gotten comfortable with that, figured she could handle a top quality pairing knife to truly start out with.

The espresso machine... I made sure it had 15 par of pressure and came with a frother. Most I know about those devices.