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Leslie at AT:SF has covered Cookin' before, and the comments reflect what we've read elsewhere: Some think it's overpriced, and the owner is unpleasant. (Our own Faith offered a link to some shopping tips from Heidi at 101 Cookbooks, which is worth a read.)

Well, we had a lovely, albeit short, visit. We happily rummaged through piles of vintage Le Creuset dishes in colors you never see in retail stores, and the man who took our money couldn't have been nicer.

There were cake pans and molds galore, shelves crammed with old cookbooks, piles of chinois, and loads of pretty little cake stands.

To be honest, we weren't there long enough to do a lot of research on prices (we did think the rusty cast iron pans seemed like an odd thing to splurge on), but most of the goods come from the owner's trips to France, and they are beautiful and authentic.

Our friend wanted to turn the old tins (top) into centerpieces filled with flowers for her kitchen. Overall, this would be a great place to buy a gift for someone who appreciates old European kitchen goodies- and that includes yourself.

Tell us your opinions of Cookin'. What do you buy?

Related: Store Review: New York Cake & Baking Supply

(Images: Elizabeth Passarella)