Sounds like a pretty good gift to me. A French Top Gas Stove has a circular solid steel plate in the center of the stovetop which is heated by a gas flame underneath. The steel plate gets hot enough for cooking in the center, but stays warm on the edges, which is ideal for sauces, melting butter or just keeping foods warm. A lot of cooks really like the French Top option.
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