Reddit mentions of Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware Set, 6-Pieces, 6-pc

As a professional baker, there are two books that I recommend:

• I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking by Alton Brown (gets into the science of baking, it's entertaining, and has some great recipes)
  
  
• Baker's Manual by Joseph Amendola and Nicole Rees (has the most classic recipes, and covers a lot of the things I learned in culinary school)
  
  I doubt it's in your price range, but every baker absolutely needs a kitchen-aid standing mixer.
  
  Other necessary items: wire whisk, rubber spatula, good set of bowls, various pans, or at least two half sheet pans, measuring cups, measuring spoons, bench scraper, etc.
  
  Wilton has a good cupcake decorating kit. Offset spatulas are necessary for any decorating, 4" for cupcakes, 8" for most cakes. If she likes cake decorating, then she needs a cake wheel and a decorating comb.
  
  I personally go for more practical items as opposed to novelty items. I hope some of that was useful.

What does your kitchen have? Stovetop (gas/electric coil/induction)? Oven? Microwave? Hot plate?

If you're willing to learn how to treat cookware properly, pick up a cast iron skillet. Imo they are the best value you can find. /r/castiron

Get some silicone kitchen utensils (something like this ). Doesn't melt as easily as plastic does

I'd recommend getting a single knife and cutting board. Plastic or wood board, and a 8-10" chef's knife. If you feel that that knife is too unwieldy, you can also pick up a smaller one.

Pick up a stock pot, I'd say probably 5-8qt

Bakeware is pretty cheap, imo you're best off getting a set ( e.g. ) /r/baking

Also look at possibly getting a slow cooker. While not necessary, I love mine. If you have the money to spend, get a programmable one. If not, pick up one at a yard sale or thrift store (just make sure the crock isn't cracked) /r/slowcooking

I would like to have this bakeware set because I am going to be moving and I like to bake things. Having these would enable my baking habits.

conviviality!

Thanks for the contest :)

As someone else said, Kitchen-Aid standing mixers are awesome, but hella expensive. So unless you were planning on spending A LOT, maybe try something like this:

If she is geeky: Williams-Sonoma has Star Wars and Marvel cookie cutters/cupcake kits/cake pans/pancake molds/etc.

Mixing bowls are always a must, these are super cute and colorful, and have a grip and spout so they're easy to pour, and they have great reviews.

Here is a good set of different baking pans, I actually got this for my last birthday and they're great.

And since you said she likes cupcakes primarily, maybe a cupcake decorating book, icing tips and etc., cupcake recipe book, or maybe more generic baking-wise a cute apron or a cute recipe box. Good luck, I'm sure whatever you get her she'll love! And kudos to you for trying so hard to find a great gift for her. :)

baking/ [polish] (http://www.amazon.com/China-Glaze-Polish-Westside-Warrior/dp/B005EHID3U/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3F0OLRWNN54YV&coliid=I1Y2S5LZPQXHK1) I want these so I can bake with beautiful nails.
Schmad on my add on Thank you for contest ;)