On the Third Day of GIFTmas, my True Love gave to me: Three Delicious French Hens! For a fun series on Gift Giving, we're presenting recommendations inspired by the 12 days of the popular carol - both affordable and price-no-object.

For Day 3: Since French Hens taste like chicken, who better to cook 'em up in style than Julia Child? Pamper the cooking fiend on your list with a first edition, first printing edition of both Volumes 1 & 2 of Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" (available at AbeBooks.com). And once your splendid table is set, summon them to dinner with a chic crystal dinner bell with a French Hen motif by Waterford.