keep in mind that a garlic press, egg slicer, or lettuce spinner are less common - and no less important - than measuring cups and spoons. the host may want to consider coordinating the gifts at this party so there will be no duplicate gifts.
the classic mystery spice game is always a hit at this party. give all the guests some paper and a pencil. bring out a tray with ten bottles, labeled one through ten, each filled with a different spice. have the guests pass the bottles around, looking at and smelling the spices. then have each write down what they think each spice is. the player with the 