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THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
16th ANNUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION & DINNER

SILENT AUCTION: Delicious Gifts
SG 1
Hudson Valley Foie Gras Deluxe Gift Basket
Value: $300
Bring a little richness into the life of someone you love—or keep it all for yourself. This deluxe basket from Michael Ginor and the duck-obsessed folks at Hudson Valley Foie Gras, our very own house purveyors, includes everything you could possibly dream of for a foie gras feast: terrine of foie gras, mousse of foie gras, smoked duck breast, duck leg confit, a bottle of Fondo de Toscano Italian Fig Syrup, plus a signed copy of Foie Gras…A Passion, an award-winning cookbook and history of the ultimate culinary luxury penned by Ginor with Mitchell Davis.
SG 2
Love and Knishes from 2nd Avenue Deli
Value: $220
The perfect antidote for anyone suffering from a New York state of mind far away from the source, this gift package from the world-famous Jewish deli in the East Village can be shipped anywhere in the United States. The noshes include a pound of the most celebrated pastrami on the East Side, a pound of corned beef to match, a two-pound salami, and a dozen assorted knishes, plus all the fixings for an authentic old-school deli feast: a quart of pickles, a loaf of rye bread, a jar of mustard, and a gift tin of the world's finest rugelach.
SG 3
Tartan Teddy & Treats
Value: $100
Colorful gift basket overflowing with collectible tins, boxes of shortbread, and a teddy bear dressed in Walker's world-famous red tartan plaid.
SG 4
What A Mensch!
Value: $250
A signed copy of The Mensch Chef by our very own director of publications (and mensch) Mitchell Davis. Don't feel like slaving over a hot stove? Davis will deliver three pounds of chopped liver, homemade matzo ball soup (his mother's recipe) for 12, and a loaf of homemade challah. (On a mutually convenient date. Delivery within New York City only.)
SG 5
Cookbook Collection
Value: $120
A collection of cookbooks donated by Lisa Ekus Public Relations Company.
SG 6
The Year of the Chicken
Value: $260
A year's supply of Murray's All-Natural chicken.
SG 7
Gourmet Sampler
Value: $75
A selection of Les Moulins Dores olive oil, specialty vinegars, and nut oil.
SG 8
Ham It Up
Value: $75
A James Beard favorite—Colonel Bill Newsom's Aged Kentucky Gourmet Ham, donated by chef Jim Gerhardt of The Seelbach Hilton.
SG 9
Italian-American Treat
Value: $150
Patsy's Italian Restaurant Gift Basket, including an autographed copy of Patsy's Cookbook: Classic Italian Recipes from a New York City Landmark Restaurant, an assortment of Patsy's sauces, Patsy's Roasted Vegetables, and more.
SG 10
Delicious Dreams
Value: $500
Urbani Truffles & Caviar gift basket overflowing with products from Alain Ducasse, Telle Bormane, and Urbani.
SG 11
Recipe for Perfection
Value: $200
Autographed copy of the award-winning The Recipe Writer's Handbook by Barbara Gibbs Ostmann and Jane L. Baker, plus one-hour private telephone consultation on recipe writing and editing with Ostmann.
SG 12
A Fruitful Year
Value: $275
One-year membership to Melissa's Exotic Fruit Club. Each month, a unique fruit is selected at the peak of perfection, and packed by hand for safe arrival. Includes shipping.
SG 13
A Fruitful Six Months
Value: $145
Six-month membership to Melissa's Exotic Fruit Club. Each month, a unique fruit is selected at its peak of perfection, and packed by hand for safe arrival. Includes shipping.
SG 14
Melissa's Basket of Goodies
Value: $300
Melissa's Culinary Connoisseur Basket: A basket bursting with Melissa's most popular prepackaged favorites. Also includes a selection of fresh exotic fruit from Melissa's to be sent every other month.
SG 15
Parmigiano-Reggiano and Handcrafted Platter
Value: $370
Exquisite handcrafted Italian Blue Carnation Platter, 16x13 inches, from Sur La Table, perfect for serving a 1/4 wheel (20-pound) chunk of nutty, golden Parmigiano-Reggiano, Italy's preeminent cheese, which you will receive from the Consorzio Parmigiano-Reggiano®. Plus a $25 gift certificate from Sur La Table.
SG 16
Spice Caravan
Value: $100
Gift basket from Vanns Spices with a selection of 22 spices, among them apple pie spice, espresso rub, French seafood rub, mulling spice, range pepper, salt exotica, vindaloo, and zahtar. Vanns Spices have no preservatives, no chemicals, and no filler, nor are they irradiated.
SG 17
Masa Linen Collection
Value: $205
One 100-percent Egyptian cotton tablecloth, thread dyed and mercerised (72 x 120 inches); 12 napkins (22 x 22 inches); and 12 white hand towels (16 x 26 inches).
SG 18
Worth Its Salt
Value: $88
Selection of Salt Traders salts, courtesy of the Cooking School of Aspen.
SG 19
Joyce Theater Tickets
Value: $160
Four tickets to see a dance performance during The Joyce's Spring 2003 season. The Joyce serves and supports the art of dance and choreography.
SG 20
Gayot Guides
Value: $155
Travel guidebooks to 8 cities.
SG 21
Gayot Guides
Value: $84
Restaurant guidebooks to 6 cities.
SG 22
Oil Crisis Averted
Value: $144
One-year supply of Colavita Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, courtesy of Colavita USA, producers of America's leading brand of true Italian extra-virgin olive oil.
SG 23
Italophile's Gift Basket
Value: $600
An Epicurean's dream come true from this evening's sponsor, Epicurious.com. Your Italian-themed gift basket includes Cheese Club of the Month; Piccolo Molino-Dolce Verde (Tuscan extra-virgin olive oil); Pedroni Balsamico Extra Vecchio (balsamic vinegar aged 25 years); Carli Olive Nere in Salamoia (black olives); Flott-Ventresca Belly Tuna in Olive Oil; Ravida-Sicilian Sea Salt; 2 espresso cups; Flamigni Tea Biscuit Assortment; a copy of Micol Negrin's Rustico: Regional Italian Country Cooking; a copy of The Best of Gourmet 2001 Featuring the Flavors of Sicily; plus an epicurious.com apron, dishtowel, and bag.
SG 24
Villeroy & Boch Dish
Value: $80
9-inch wide Villeroy & Boch glass dish in a gift box.
SG 25
Villeroy & Boch Dish
Value: $80
9-inch wide Villeroy & Boch glass dish in a gift box.
SG 26
Villeroy & Boch Dish
Value: $80
9-inch wide Villeroy & Boch glass dish in a gift box.
SG 27
Get Glamorous
Value: $395
Take home a Sille gift basket from L'Aroma Dei Sensi in Italy, brimming with beautifully scented bath foam, shower foam, bath oil, and body lotion.
SG 28
Essential Italian Beauty
Value: $610
Gift basket of Borghese facial products, body cleansers, and moisturizers.
SG 29
Essential Italian Beauty
Value: $610
Gift basket of Borghese facial products, body cleansers, and moisturizers.
SG 30
Borghese…The Source for Spa
Value: $125
Your choice of Borghese Spa Treatments—either the Facial or Body treatment—at Borghese's new location, 944 Madison Avenue.
SG 31
Sultry Designer Jacket
Value: $1530
Animal-print goose-down jacket with leather front and sleeve ties by designer Roberto Cavalli. Be stylish, and warm, while out on the town this winter.

   16th Annual Holiday & Auction Dinner
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