I was at Rockler last week picking up some turning supplies and picked up a couple of these brass ice cream scoop kits to make as Xmas gifts
For 9 bucks you can't go wrong and the finished scoops are awesome.
Nice gift to let you spouse know that your lathe is well worth the money you spent on it...
here is the link to the info on the ice cream scoop kit...
ON SALE! - Brass Ice Cream Scoop Hardware Kit, While Supplies Last! - Rockler Woodworking Tools
chris