Does she have a really nice set of pots and pans - like chef quality? You could buy her one piece at a time if a set is too expensive, so each birthday/Christmas you can continue to add to, to complete her set.

How about a really nice chef quality knife set?

I asked Karl last year for a high quality non-stick skillet (not one that has non-stick that peels with use), and that pan has to be my favorite - I baby it. It doesn't go in the dishwasher, it's hand washed, and he knows that he will die if he ever uses a metal utensil in it! LOL

This is the Rolls Royce of kitchen mixers: http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/category/224

Look at all the accessories too! Pasta roller set, ravioli maker, ICE CREAM maker! LOL

Actually - get the Kitchen Aid, and you've got gift giving ideas for years to come with all the accessories to expand what you can do with it! LOL