Gifts of Style for December 11

Looking for a fun cookbook to give the chef on your holiday list? If so, "Park Avenue Potluck" might just fit the bill. With recipes compiled by the ladies of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering (and with proceeds going to support programs at this revered cancer center), the book is chock full of recipes for both formal and casual entertaining. A few that I'm anxious to try: Indulgent Spiced Pecans, Chicken Salad for the Ladies (I think the Men will like it too!), Scalloped Oysters, and Accademia Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp. The bonus? There are some photos of great apartments designed by Mark Hampton, Irvine and Fleming, and Meg Braff! Go to parkavenuepotluck.com for more information.