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Chef Maggie Pond
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3) Spanish Dinner Party for 10 by Chef Maggie Pond
Treat yourself and 9 of your friends to a world-class meal prepared by Executive Chef Maggie Pond, of Cesar restaurants, consisting of 6 tapas plates, paella Cesar, and three traditional Spanish desserts. The meal will also be paired with a selection of Spanish wines.
Join Chef Pond at her beautiful home in Berkeley, CA, and experience her masterful creations fresh from the kitchen! Dinner service for 10 will be provided, so all you need to do is show up ready to indulge your appetite.
Bio for Chef Maggie Pond:
Maggie Pond's career as a professional cook in the Bay Area began in 1979 when she received her degree from the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program at San Francisco City College. Fresh out of school, she landed a cooking position at a Spanish restaurant in Marin County, "The Willow", and there met for the first time with the sultry yet simple Spanish flavor. Spanish cooking was then a gastronomical mystery in the culinary landscape of the time. Maggie would move on to a vibrant march of cooking venues spanning cultures, fashions and spice palates. From the streamlined Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar, to the artistically derived innovations of Barbara Tropp's China Moon, and on to BayWolf's freewheeling Mediterranean concepts, Maggie chose a path of colorful and intriguing culinary gems. Along the way, she always held close to an active interest in the foods of Spain. In 1993, she reached out to Spain directly, and ventured for the first of many trips to follow, exploring urban centers and small towns, captivated by the broad scope of Spanish culture, people and foods. She has toured and cooked in Spain's finest houses: Arzak, Akelare & La Cuchara in the Basque region, Roig Robi & Restaurante Blau Mar in Barcelona, Viridiana in Madrid, and Joan Pique on the Costa Brava. In 1997, back home in California, she found her ultimate professional niche when she joined the kitchen of a bold little venture called Cesar, where Stephen Singer, Dennis Lapuyade and Richard Mazzera would offer world class spirits and wines, and little plates of food to go with them. These tapas at Cesar have become central to business, and have gleaned the respect of the food community and food press. In Maggie’s hands, excellence in craft is married to her love of Spain and her joy of cooking.
See www.barcesar.com for more information on Chef Pond's cuisine.
Meal may be scheduled beginning April 2008.
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4) eConscious Market's Jorg&Olif 'Opa' City Bike (3-speed)
Jorg&Olif blends sustainability and style through their contemporary lifestyle collection and is the first company in North America to retail the iconic Dutch citybike.
Sensible, stylish and sustainable, the "Opa citybike" is the original and most popular citybike in Europe. Whether it's a trip to the market, a smart business meeting, or simply taking 'Spot' to the park, Opa looks great with just about anything!
The 'extras' are included – all Jorg&Olif city bikes come with the following accessories:
- Front and rear lights
- Anti-theft integrated wheel lock
- Internal hub gearing system
- Internal hub braking
- Chainguard and coat/skirt guards to keep clothes clean
- Fenders and mudflap to keep clothes and shoes clean
- Back carrier rack and strap
- Bicycle pump
- Spring loaded bicycle seat
- Central, easy to use, kickstand
- Traditional Dutch bell
Choose your size based on your height:
XS (>5'2")
S (5'3" - 5'6")
M (5'7"-5'10")
L (5'11"-6'2")
XL (<6'2")
http://www.econsciousmarket.com
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5) Gift Certificate for Eileen Fisher (Value $250)
Enjoy a mini-shopping spree at the fabulous Eileen Fisher! Indulge in luxurious knits and organic fabrics while making a valuable contribution to the Breast Cancer Fund.
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6) Beck(y) Tote for Element (Valued at $250)
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York City, Beck(y) is a shrewdly designed collection of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind bags and accessories constructed with recycled skateboards and plush, high-end fabrics. Designer and Element Eden Advocate Beck Hickey created a round tote lined with Element t-shirt material for the Breast Cancer Fund. Just like skateboarding, all Beck(y) products are functional art. To find out more, go to www.elementeden.com and www.beckycity.com.
Round Tote
7.75" x 7.75" x 3"
- snap closure
- lined with Element graphic tee material, handle made of black satin
- color: cream and earth toned recycled skate deck
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7) Skin Care Package from Pangea Organics (Value $160)
Enjoy a full package of skin care essentials from Pangea Organics, a skin care company dedicated to all-natural, non-toxic ingredients that treat your skin (and your well-being) right!
Package includes:
- Cleanser
- Scrub
- Toner
- Cream
- Mask
- Lip Balm
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8) Element Hemp Skateboard
This Element skateboard is manufactured utilizing a special hemp layer in it’s construction. In an effort to reduce the environmental footprint left by Element, we’re continuously exploring new manufacturing processes and materials, such as hemp and bamboo. All Element Skateboards are made from selectively harvested trees. Responsible foresting ensures that we make less of an impact on our environment. www.elementskateboards.com
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9) Pregnancy Pampering Kit from Earth Mama, Angel Baby
Indulge your Expectancy with Mama’s Pregnancy Pampering Kit, put it on your wish list, or treat a special mama-in-waiting you know!
Includes:
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10) Breastfeeding Support Kit from Earth Mama, Angel Baby
Earth Mama Angel Baby’s Breastfeeding Support Kit has four of our best all-natural necessities for every breastfeeding mama: Our most requested Milkmaid Tea, to help support healthy breast milk production, lanolin-free Natural Nipple Butter to help prevent sore, cracked nipples, Booby Tubes™ to use warm or cool to ease breasts sore from engorgement or mastitis, and organic, herbal Bosom Buddies™ breast packs for extra nipple and engorgement care.
The Breastfeeding Support Kit is a perfect gift to nourish a new mama’s breasts, so she can nourish her angel baby — naturally.
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11) Angel Baby Kit from Earth Mama, Angel Baby
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It's a gift straight from heaven, special delivery!
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START YOUR BIDDING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2007!!!!!
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