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Commentary: My brother-in-law loves cooking, and I love eating -- it's a win/win gift.
John Hoyos CNET Perspectives Contributor
John Hoyos is a CNET Perspectives contributor. He's a Hispanic-American film and television producer who's managed and edited top-tier animated productions, including Family Guy, King of the Hill, and Hellboy. He was the post production supervisor for Starz Media for 7 years, where he worked on shows like The Simpsons, Dante's Inferno, and Dead Space Downfall. He's always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to tell stories. Learn more about John at https://www.johnhoyos.com.
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By day, I'm working from my home studio in Los Angeles. But during the holidays, I head out and visit relatives for some quality family time – and food.
If you're looking for a great gift idea for the holidays, check out what I got my brother-in-law. It's called the Meater, and it's a smart cooking thermometer that takes the guesswork out of roasting and grilling. It's been a huge hit around the house.
Here's a look at why the Meater might be the perfect gift this Black Friday shopping season.
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