For The Foodie

By Maryanne Murray Buechner

Fork Fun

Fishing for a fondue pot? Make sure it's enameled cast iron, like this $120 Staub from surlatable.com That way the crusty cheese bits at the bottom won't burn, and it'll be easier to clean.

Lobster Gram

If you'd like to send friends a Maine Shore Clambake Deluxe ($110 and up) or some other feast from livelob.com better warn them first. The lobsters arrive alive, and the site suggests same-day consumption.

Quick Comfort

You'll need only an hour to put a pot roast on the table with the WMF Perfect Plus Pressure Cooker, $165 at chefscatalog.com

Slice of Heaven

At murrayscheese.com--the online extension of a New York City shop--go to Cheese by Country for $75 gift assortments. (Click on each picture for details.) The $40 wheel of Manchego is already on our wish list.

Make Mine an Espresso

There's something for every java junkie at wholelattelove.com plus buying guides, user reviews and gift ideas grouped by price range. The Nespresso D290, $499, brews from single-serving capsules.