Computer software:The World of Wine: An Invigorating Reference Collection of the World's Wines

For some of us, cooking is fun--at least part of the time. Exploring new recipes, flavors, and techniques can be a form of play. Cookbooks remain popular gifts and personal indulgences, and the success of the Food Network reveals our fascination with the many dimensions of food and cooking. Beyond cookbooks in print, cookbooks and food references have branched into electronic forms such as CDs like this.