Lunchtime Links for December 7th, 2010

Happy birthday to my friend S, lover of all things cats, J.Crew, and Harry Potter! Hope you have a fabulous day!

• Serious Eats: Interview with Chef Eric Ripert. 
• Sephora: Bloggers' holiday gift picks.
• metrocurean: Blenheim ginger ale.
• The Kitchn: Food-themed holiday cards.
• Tasty Kitchen: Poppy chow.