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UW01: Master Food Styling Class II Workshop, January 31 & Feb 1, 2009, Los Angeles, California.
	Our West Coast host Matt of Matt Bites had this to say about this prize. "You’re bidding on a two-day workshop in Los Angeles, California. In this 2-day seminar you’ll learn about styling, plating and garnishing breakfast foods as well as working with real ice cream and frozen desserts. Although this is a level 2 class offered by Denise I’m more than positive you’ll get so much from this workshop. And if you’re a food blogger chances are you have some experience with getting food on your plate to look good already. Please note that this is a new curriculum not offered before so it’s extra exciting! To top it all off I’ll be there the entire time taking pictures of the class and working with you on the photo aspect of it all."
UW02 and UW03 (two prizes): O Olive Oil Butler Trays
	Again from Matt, "The amazing folks at O Olive Oil have donated again this year to Menu Of Hope and I’m pleased to offer their two gifts here. What you’re bidding on is an O Olive Oil Butler Tray complete with an assortment of oils and vinegars. But not just ANY oil and vinegar. As you may know I’m obsessed with everything they do because they are all about quality and flavor. Not to mention amazing wonderfully gracious guys. These Butler Trays can go for a lot and make the best gifts but of course I wouldn’t fault you if you kept them for yourself. I promise to look the other way. "
UW04: $100 King Arthur Flour Gift Card
	From Susan at Wild Yeast. Self-explanatory, isn’t it, $100 to spend at King Arthur. All you bakers out there, how can you resist?
UW05: Cuisinart ICE-50 Ice Cream Maker
	A very special prize from David Lebovitz. The lucky winner will be churning out ice cream all year round with this fabulous, professional-style Cuisinart ICE-50 Ice Cream Maker! This heavy-duty, stainless-steel machine will have you lapping up all sorts of ice creams, sorbets, and sherbets with just the flip of a switch. Donated by Cuisinart USA, this machine is self-refrigerating and ready when you are. No need to pre-freeze canisters—just pour your mixture in, and soon you’ll be scooping out all of your favorite flavors.
UW07:Best of the Ferry Building Gift Basket
	From Anita at Married with Dinner, the very best from Sf Ferry Plaza, including - Truffled artichoke tapenade from Lulu Petite - Santa Rosa plum preserves from June Taylor - Youk’s Sauce from Prather Ranch - Holiday Breakfast Blend tea from Peet’s - A pair of artisan "dark milk chocolate" bars from Recchiuti - Ojo de Tigre beans from Rancho Gordo - Rio Fuego "Very Hot Sauce" from Rancho Gordo - Extra-virgin olive oil from Bariani - Rosemary Salt from Eatwell Farm - Bittersweet chocolate ganache from Scharffen Berger - Beef jerky from Fatted Calf Charcuterie - A copy of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Cookbook
UW08: Rogue Creamery’s Champion Blue
	"Heat Eat Review is giving away Rogue Creamery’s Champion Blues. The winner will receive three 1/4 wheels of Rogue Creamery’s gold medal-winning blue cheeses: 50th Anniversary Oregon Blue, Crater Lake Blue and Smokey Blue. All three cheeses are made by hand in small batches, with expert cheese makers overseeing every step, from stirring in the salt, to hand dipping, to turning the wheels. Oregon Blue is the first blue cheese made on the West Coast, Crater Lake is made from a complex blend of molds from around the world, and Smokey Blue is the first-ever smoked blue cheese, redolent with a sweet, carmelized hazelnuttiness. This package includes 3lbs. 12oz. of cheese and retails for $99.00."
UW09:Blogher ’09 conference pass
	From Kalyn at Kalyn’s Kitchen BlogHer has been a generous supporter for Menu for Hope,and again this year BlogHer founders are donating the prize of a free conference admission for Blogher’s 2009 Summer conference. BlogHer ’09 will be July 24-25, with the entire conference taking place at The Chicago Sheraton and Towers. For the Blogher Conference Admission, the prize code is UW09. (Conference pass does not include travel or hotel costs or admission to BlogHer Business on July 23. The Blogher Conference is open to women or men.)
UW10: Set of Lowel EGO Photo Lights
	Also from Kalyn’s Kitchen. Kalyn’s offering a swet of Lowel EGO Photo Lights this year and if you are a blogger that shoots your food you’ll want these! Soft, even and appealing light. More info coming shortly.
UW11: Hello Kitty & Berries Bento Box With Tour!
	From Biggie of Lunch in a Box Hello Kitty & Berries Bento Box Kit and tour of San Francisco’s Japantown by Biggie of Lunch In A Box. Get your cute on with a variety of unusual Hello Kitty food shaping tools, three feminine bento boxes, and a matching thermos. Valued at US$110, all products are from the Skater Company in Japan.
UW12: Pokemon & Berries Bento Box Kit with Tour!
	Also from Biggie at Lunch in a Box Pokemon & Berries Bento Box Kit and tour of San Francisco’s Japantown by Biggie of Lunch In A Box. Pack stylish "his and hers" lunches with a complete set of Pokemon bento boxes, rare Pokemon drink bottle, Pokemon lunch utensils, two feminine bento boxes, and a matching thermos. Valued at US$140, all products are from the Skater Company in Japan.
UW13: Two Lowelgo Sweet Sets
	Sam from Becks & Posh has not one, but two lowelego sweep sets to give away as her prize this year. The two winners of this easy-to-set-up background set, the perfect starter kit for food bloggers who want to photograph tabletop shots of small items against a smooth background without a visible edge, will discover that the kit comes complete with a range of colored sheets that you can use straight out of the box. This prize can be shipped anywhere in the world, but please note that because of the size, it would most likely be shipped surface, not air.
UW14:dinner for 6 at Contigo, with sommelier service by Alder of Vinography
	Our own Brett of In Praise of Sardines is so tantalizing close to opening up his own restaurant! And, just for our Menu for Hope, the generous Brett has offered up dinner for 6 at Contigo with sommelier services by Alder of Vinography. AMAZING. The winner is, of course, responsible for getting themselves and all their friends to San Francisco if they’re not already there.
UW17: I Wanna Be A Food Writer Package
	From Faith at Blog Appetit. Blog Appetit is donating three books: Will Write for Food by Dianne Jacob, The Recipe Writer’s Handbook by Ostmann and Baker, and The New Food Lover’s Companion by Herbst. These three books will help give you the skills, passion and even some facts to help you really get your food writing career cooking. It’s a great package for food bloggers, too.
UW16: a coffee package from San Francisco
	Nicole of Cucina Nicolina is offering a coffee package from San Francisco — specifically, a delicious 1/2 pound of her very favorite Blue Bottle coffee made right here in the Bay area, a pretty new mug to drink it in, and a yummy home-made baked good such as a cake or sweet bread (made to specific dietary restrictions, ie: vegan, gluten-free, extra butter, etc.) or a batch of cookies of your choice.
UW18: Baker’s Delight
	Amy of Cooking With Amy offers a very special package to delight any baker! Treat yourself or someone you know to this fabulous baking kit designed for a home baker or professional pastry chef with brand new cookbooks, spatulas and a selection of artisanal American chocolate. The package contains Chocolate Epiphany: Exceptional Cookies, Cakes, and Confections for Everyone by French pastry chef extraordinaire Francois Payard, Baking for All Occasions by much loved author Flo Braker, The Sweeter Side of Amy’s Bread: Cakes, Cookies, Bars, Pastries and More from New York City’s Favorite Bakery, an excellent reference guide, The Pastry Chef’s Companion: A Comprehensive Resource Guide for the Pastry Professional, a set of silicone spatulas and best of all, 4 pounds of E. Guittard chocolate wafers–31% White Chocolate, 38% Milk, 61% Semisweet and 72% Bittersweet, a top choice of professional bakers and chefs. This prize package is worth nearly $200.
UW22: One 12×18" Original Nature Photograph, matted and signed by photographer
	From Jennifer Yu of jenyu.net One 12×18 inch original nature photograph (all in Colorado) matted to 18×24 inches (choice of black or white mat), signed by photographer. All materials are archival quality and she’ll ship to anywhere in the world. Choose one of four offerings.
UW19: Dinner for two with wine pairing included at Manresa, plus a personal tour of the Manresa Biodynamic Garden.
	This year, again, my sweetie David has agreed to cook up a special tasting menu for two at his Michelin-two-star Manresa restaurant in Los Gatos. And, yes, again, the wonderful sommelier Jeff Bareillles has promised smashing wine pairings to match David’s delicious menu. The lucky winner (and a guest) will also get a personal tour of the Manresa biodynamic garden, also known as Love Apple Farm in the Santa Cruz mountains. You can meet Cynthia Sandberg, our wonderful farmer, and see where the amazing produce that supply the kitchen at Manresa comes from.
UW20: My upcoming book The Foodie Handbook, hot off the press right into your hands!
	Have I told you I’ve been working on a book? I must have. It’s long overdue, and finally it’s almost here. Well, by almost I mean next summer! It’s called The Foodie Handbook: the (almost) definitive guide to gastronomy, published by Conran Octopus in the UK and Chronicle Books in the US. If you’re the winner of this prize, you’ll get one of the first books right off the press, yes, autographed and all. I might even kiss it for you. As soon as I get my hands on one actual print copy, I’ll send it off. See if you’re lucky enough to be among the first to read this new masterpiece sure to be a smashing hit on this coast and that, donate $10 to Menu for Hope today. (Hey, you know and I know that humility is not my strong suit so why pretend?)
UW21: Free coffee for a year at Lulu’s at the Octagon in Santa Cruz, CA.
	Lulu’s is an artisanal roaster and cafe in Santa Cruz, CA. Not just any artisanal cafe, but my favorite local one. That’s where I go most mornings when we don’t make coffee at home, and where you can, sometimes, find a few of my baked goods on sale (when I’m in the mood, which is rather rare of late.) My friend Manthri, the owner, has offered a very generous prize perfect for someone in Santa Cruz who loves coffee. The winner of this prize will get one coffee of their choice every day for the entire year of 2009–any coffee on the menu at Lulu’s, a royale (David’s choice), a Chiara (mine), or even one brewed from their Clover machine, your choice! That’s over $1,200 worth of delicious, delicious coffees.
UE01: New West Knifeworks Knife of Your Choice
	From New West Knifeworks, hosted by Steamy Kitchen. One custom chef’s knife of your choice - choose from either the Phoenix line made in Seki, Japan with the same precision and quality of the Japanese samurai swords or the Fusionwood line with gorgeous and colorful handmade wood veneer handles. (single knife only)
UE02: 8 Kobe Beef Steakburgers
	From Palm Beach Prime, hosted by Jaden at Steamy Kitchen. The juiciest, dribble-down-your-chin burgers ever made from all-natural, hormone free American Kobe beef. Each burger is 8 ounces and come delivered flash frozen, packed in dry ice via FedEx to your door. (U.S. only)
UE03: Dinner for 2 at Jack: an occasional restaurant
	From Habeus Brulee (valued at $150) A dinner for two hosted by the authors of Habeus Brulee, valued at $150.00, located in the Brooklyn Lyceum in Park Slope in Brooklyn, NY
UE04: Two boxes of Parisan style handmade macarons
	From Veronica’s Test Kitchen (U.S. only) Two boxes (24-count each) of exquisite Parisian Style macarons from Petites Bouchees! A pair of sligtly crisp nut-flecked cookies sandwich the most luxurious buttercreams and the creamiest ganache made from premium Valrhona Chocolate. Some of the flavors will include : Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Buttercream, Espresso Buttercream,Passion Fruit milk chocolate and Caramel Fleur de sel.Contains no coconut. Made from raw organic almonds and organic brown eggs. Will ship anywhere in the United States.
UE05: Small Box of LA Burdick Chocolate Mice
	From Breadchick of The Sour Dough Blog. The mice and penguins are Larry’s signature novelty chocolate, adopted from the chocolatiers of old Europe, who used leftover pieces to create whimisical figurines for children. Ours are enjoyed by people of all ages. (U.S. only)
UE06: A Day of Breadmaking with Breadchick
	From Breadchick of The Sour Dough Blog. An “in your home” day long lesson on making bread completely by hand with three of your friends. We’ll make bread the old fashioned way,completely by hand. The winner will learn techniques like proofing yeast, kneading, shaping and baking. We will make two loaves: basic white and one specialty bread like cinnamon rolls, Challah, or whole grain. The winner will also get a home bread making kit that includes my preferred loaf pan, yeasts, King Arthur flours, and recipes for the breads we make with step by step instructions. Only in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Greater NYC area.
UE07: Big Ole’ Box of Sweets
	From Rivka of Not Derby Pie. Big Ole’ Box of Sweets, baked and packaged by yours truly, courtesy of Not Derby Pie. I’ll bake up some delicious cookies, squares, bars, and other sweets, package them nice and tightly, and send them anywhere in the lower 48. The box will be chock-full of some of my favorite dessert bites, with plenty of chocolate-flavored goodies and maybe even some homemade caramel. Oh, and I’ll also include a sampling of some not derby pie bars, my blog’s namesake. You won’t go hungry this holiday season — so bid away! (Continental U.S. only)
UE08: Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Cookbook
	From Rachel of Coconut and Lime Blog. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s cookbook
UE09: Cupcake Lollapalooza
	From StickyGooeyCreamyChewy. This package includes a whimsical autographed print by Florida artist Annie Laurie of Annie Laurie Designs in a hand-painted frame. It also includes the popular Hello Cupcake cookbook with a set of decorative paper cupcake liners and a cupcake decorating kit. Also included are a set of 12 multicolored silicone cupcake baking cups and a set of 24 multicolored silicone mini-cupcake baking cups, as well as a container of Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake mix, from the legendary bakery of the same name.
UE10: Freshly Smoked Silver Mullet Roe from Black Hammock Smokehouse
	From Black Hammock Smokehouse, hosted by cook eat FRET. Freshly smoked Silver Mullet roe, a rare Florida west coast delicacy, brought to you from Black Hammock Smokehouse. It has been salt cured and carefully warm smoked over Red Bay and Mangrove wood to retain the caviar essence of the eggs. This item includes 2 complete roe sacs individually vacuum sealed and delivered right to your door. Make no mistake, this is fresh, the fish are currently swimming nearshore, waiting for you to bid and then we will go select the donors. Nowhere else will you find this outstanding product.
UE11:La Maison du Chocolat’s Shimmering Snowflake Coffret
	From Su Good Sweets. La Maison du Chocolat’s Shimmering Snowflake Coffret (.59 lb/about 29 pieces), which contains seven new flavors for the holidays: chestnut, orange confit stick, dark ganache with banana, milk ganache with rosé Champagne, milk praliné feuilleté with hazelnuts and almonds, almond paste with citrus zest, and dark plain ganache. (U.S. only)
UE12: Five boxes of Garrison Confectioners handcrafted chocolates inspired by PAMA Liqueur
	From Pama Liqueur, hosted by Savory Adventures. Each decadent chocolate bonbon is meticulously hand-crafted by master pastry chef, Andrew Shotts, who has gained recognition from Food & Wine, New York Magazine, USA Today, and The New York Times. The PAMA Tart is a heavenly layered chocolate ganache and graham cracker crust treat laced with pomegranate flavor. The PAMA Cosmo, a great twist on the classic drink, delivers a flavor explosion by coupling premium vodka with fresh, invigorating lime juice. But the true test of a cordial is its ability to stand to toasted nuts, and PAMA passed with flying colors with Garrison”s Nutty PAMA creation. It combines a perfected blend of roasted nut and pomegranate for a truly indulgent experience.
UE13:A Judge Seat at an Upcoming Chili Takedown
	From Not Eating Out in NY. If you are in the NYC area, and love to eat and offer your expert criticism on all the great home-cooked chilis, then this is the prize for you! Chili Takedown will grant you a VIP judge spot at an upcoming Takedown. The next Chili Takedown, New York’s finest amateur cook-off series, is scheduled for January 25, location in the NYC area. If the January 25th one doesn’t work for your schedule, then another one soon! (NYC area)
UE14: Two tickets to the largest food & wine pairing in Rhode Island – Food For Thought on The Coastal Wine Trail
	From Food For Thought 13th Annual Food For Thought – A Baker’s Dozen October 15, 2009 @ 6pm; Indoor Botanical Center, Roger Williams Park Providence, RI Food For Thought showcases Little Rhody’s rich, international flavors by pairing food samples from over 30 diverse, independent local restaurants with wines from seven local vineyards. Live music and other entertainment throughout the night. Attendees may come and go throughout the evening.
UE15: Bo Ssam dinner for 8
	Who hasn’t heard of Emperor Chang of New York and his Momofuku empire? Lucky for us, David Chang is as generous as he is talented, so, ….drum roll…..we are happy to offer you a Bo Ssäm dinner package for eight very lucky people at Ssäm Bar - yes, that’s 8, as in you plus seven of your dearest friends!!. The package includes the famous Bo Ssäm whole pork butt, roasted to the crisp-yet-melting perfection, with all the delicious accoutrements, 12 raw oysters, and enough appetizers and desserts to feed eight hungry mouths. Tien Ho, Ssäm Bar’s talented chef himself has promised no less than a spectacularly spectacular feast in support of our Menu for Hope. (You’re on your own on the drinks though. Frankly, we are a little afraid of what pork-induced euphoria from the Bo Ssäm would do to your thirst…)
UE16: Gourmet Book Club Membership
	Each month Gourmet magazine choose a book for their book club. The winner of this prize will get a copy of each month’s selected book sent to them for the whole year. You can follow along the excitement, join cooking projects on their forum, watch cooking videos from the author of the month’s selection. Regular members of the club can purchase each selection at 40% off the regular prize, but if you’re the lucky winner of this prize, you’ll get each month’s selection sent to you for an entire year. Do your cooking library a favor and donate $10 to Menu for Hope and try your luck at this prize.
UE17: The ‘Studio Collection’ Box by Chocolatier Oliver Kita (Retail Value $40) 16 Deliciously Creative Sweets

	Does what it says on the tin, from Serge the Concierge.
UE18: Dinner Cooking Party at Create a Cook
	From create a cook hosted by Jo at Amuse Bouche. One cooking party for up to 6 guests at create a cook in Newton, MA. (Valued at $400.00) We supply the chef, the menus, the ingredients, the professional kitchen, a set table, and all the clean up you just bring the wine and 5 of your friends and we have a party! You and your guests can help determine the theme of the party (Asian, French, Italian, Vegetarian, American or Chef’s Choice). Winner must be willing to travel to venue or can give the gift in kind to a local friend.
UE19:Fresh Almond Milk Kit, Two Pottery Mugs and Chef Michael Symon’s Authographed Menu from Lola
	Recreate Life in Recipe’s ‘Still Life With Almond Milk’ tableau with makings for your own almond milk; raw organic almonds, lecithin, agave nectar, strainer bags, recipe and two stunning hand thrown mugs from award-winning ceramicist, Ellen Shankin (glaze similar to the pitcher in photo). AND…to go with that fresh mug of almond milk: a suitable for framing, personalized, autographed menu from Iron Chef Michael Symon’s acclaimed restaurant, Lola, by Chef Michael Symon.
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EU01: 50 GBP Japanese Food Package from JapanCentre.com of London
	Offered by Maki from JustHungry.com, A selection of Japanese food products worth 50 GBP courtesy of Japan Centre, the leading Japanese food store in the UK. This prize can be shipped to most countries in Europe. [Shipping: most countries in Europe]
EU02: A Big Box of Swiss Chocolate
	Offered by Maki from JustHungry.com, a prize that was so popular last year we’ve brought it back: A big box of Swiss chocolate bars, many only available in Switzerland. This prize can be shipped anywhere in the world where chocolate can be delivered safely. [Shipping: Worldwide]
EU03: US$50 gift certificate from bento supplier J-LIst.com PLUS 3 bento books
	Offered by Maki from JustBento.com, a $50 gift certificate from J-List.com (JBox.com), Your Friend In Japan and seller of a great selection of bento supplies; plus 3 great Japanese bento books. This prize can be shipped worldwide. [Shipping: Worldwide]
EU04: 2 Homemade Chutney from Un Tocco di Zenzero
	Offered by Sandra from Un Tocco di Zenzero, Two homemade Chutneys from Italian blogger Sandra from Un Tocco di Zenzero in Pear and Christmas Chutney flavors. [Shipping: EU only]
EU05: Customised Food Tour in London, UK
	Offered by Abby from Eat the Right Stuff. Depending on what aspects of London’s culinary abundance you are interested in , she will create a special day just for you, perhaps you’ll visit the world-famous Borough market, Soho’s China town, the fabulous food-halls of London’s famous department stores or maybe you’d prefer do a tour of the capital’s chocolate shops. [Shipping: N/A]
EU06: Damian Allsopp chocolates
	Offered by Abby from Eat the Right Stuff. A box of Damian Allsop’s fabulous Christmas chocolates from Fortnum & Mason . Damian is unique in his use of water-based ganaches. This creates fabulously intense flavours such as pear and anise, salty liquorice and “Christmas.” [Shipping: Worldwide]
EU07: Italian Artisan Goodies Basket
	Offered by me, Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy, a goodies basket similar to the past two years’ basket. You’ll get a taste of Italy that is full of products from mostly “micro” manufacturers throughout Italy, and many are hard to find outside their local areas or in stores. More details to come tomorrow. [Shipping: Worldwide]
EU08: Moomin Mania! A special irresistible baking collection for all Moomin lovers!
	Offered by Dagmar from A Cat in the Kitchen, 9 different cookie cutters that make beautiful cookies shaped as Moomintroll, Moominmamma, Moominpappa, Little My, Snufkin, Snork Maiden, Grooke, Hattifatteners and Stinky. 1 baking mold shaped as the Moomintroll. 1 pot-holder and 1 oven mit with Moomin motifs. 1 set of Moomin paper napkins. 4 dessert spoons from Hackman with Moomin motifs. [Shipping: Worldwide]
EU09: Signed copies of Clotilde’s two books
	Offered by Clotilde Dusoulier of Chocolate & Zucchini, Signed copies of Clotilde’s two books: her cookbook, Chocolate & Zucchini (Broadway Books, 2007) and her book on Paris restaurants and food shops, Clotilde’s Edible Adventures in Paris (Broadway Books, 2008). [Shipping: Worldwide]
EU10: A set of 3 lingerie cookie cutters by Soyelle
	Offered by Clotilde Dusoulier of Chocolate & Zucchini, A set of 3 lingerie cookie cutters by Soyelle, to make fun cookies in the shape of a bra, panty, and corset. (Perfect for bridal showers and Valentine’s day!) [Shipping: Worldwide]
EU11: A set of 6 Flip & Tumble reusable tote bags
	Offered by Clotilde Dusoulier of Chocolate & Zucchini, A set of 6 flip & tumble reusable tote bags in assorted colors. You can keep a couple for yourself and give the others to friends and family, as a subtle nudge for them to swear off plastic bags. Host’s note: these are my favorite reusable bags! [Shipping: Worldwide]
EU12: Florence Walking tour with lunch at the Market for 2 people ($250 value!)
	Offered by Judy of Over a Tuscan Stove, Join me on an in-depth tour and tasting at the market, followed by lunch. We will explore the fabulous San Lorenzo Market, open since 1870’s, one of Italy’s largest indoor markets. [Shipping: N/A]
EU13: A Dinner for Two at Solociccia, Dario Cecchini’s Restaurant in Italy
	Offered by Judy of Over a Tuscan Stove, Dinner for two at Solociccia restaurant in Chianti, Italy: Thursday, Friday, Saturday dinner and sunday lunch, dinner at 7pm or at 9pm. Reservations can be made through Judy at Divina Cucina. [Shipping: N/A]
EU14: Milan Walking Tour with Breakfast, Open-air Market, Food Lovers’ Highlights and Aperitivo for 2 people
	Offered by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy and Sara from Mele al Forno, Offered by a native Italian and an American living in Italy: Start your walking tour with a classic Italian breakfast, stroll through an open-air fruit and vegetable market and then head to the historic center of Milan for a traditional Italian aperitivo with a few food lovers’ highlights on the way. Duration: 4-5 hours. Saturday only, or Sunday w/o markets. [Shipping: N/A]
EU15: Signed copy of “In Etna’s Shadow: Culinary Adventures from Eastern Sicily”
	Offered by Karen of South of Rome, a signed copy of “In Etna’s Shadow…” a travel journal with a culinary bent aimed at delighting foodies and armchair-travelers alike. Quick snippets detail everything from gelsi to gelato and carciofi to cassata. [Shipping: Worldwide]
EU16: A French and Italian Hamper
	Offered by Sara from Kitchen Pantry, A French and Italian hamper, filled with homemade dates chutney, homemade cantuccini, Italian traditional torrone, Marmellata di mandarino tardivo, from Sicily, Rilettes d’oie façon Landaise (goose paté), Terrines de Faisan aux Noisettes (pheasant paté), Paté de Campagne, pur porc (porc paté), Terrine de Canard aux Cèpes (duck paté with porcini mushrooms), 3 spread: Crevettes au Calvados (Calvados shrimp), Thon a l’olive noir (black olive tuna) and Huîtres et Wakamé (oysters and wakame). [Shipping: EU only]
EU17: 660 Curries
	Offered by Meeta of What’s for Lunch, Honey? : 600 Curries is a new and exciting cookbook by Raghavan Iyer. A few months ago I bought my own copy of this book and have been licking my fingers at all the delicious recipes presented here. There are several traditional Indian curries in this book but what I love the most about 660 Curries is that Iyer presents new and innovative recipes. 660 Curries is the gateway to the world of Indian cooking, demystifying one of the world’s great cuisines. A must have for every curry lover.
EU18: My Italians Wine Tasting in Rome with Sommelière Hande Leimer of vinoroma
	Offered by Hande of Food Vagabond and Vino Roma, A great opportunity for 2 wine lovers – beginner or expert – to get an overview of Italian wines, learning about and tasting 7 of them. Let yourself be guided by sommelière Hande through this fun and informative 2-hour tasting that gets rave reviews! Tasting date (within the year 2009) has to be arranged directly with vinoroma.