VIP RECEPTION
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Auction items that do not meet minimum bids at Thursday’s VIP Reception
will be available for bid in the silent auction beginning on
Friday afternoon at the Festival pavilion

2002 MAGNUM OF STEELE CHARDONNAY, STEELE CUVEE FROM STEELE WINERY
Signed by Jed Steele, Winemaker, Owner

Steele Cuvee consistently exhibits excellent depth of flavor, wonderful acidity and complex aromas. The hallmark of this wine – it is so seamlessly layered and well integrated that it makes you want to have another glass without a second thought!  For additional details on Steele wines please visit www.steelewines.com.

LET’S TAKE A 2 WEEK CRUISE!
14-Day Oceania Cruise WITH world-renowned master chef Jacques Pepin
package includes a ‘private dinner’ with chef pepin!

The Wine Coach Tours and Smith Travel, Inc. present a hosted 14-day culinary odyssey, sailing from Barcelona to Istanbul with Jacques Pepin, world-renowned master chef and Oceania Cruise Lines Executive Culinary Director.  This package also includes a gift basket filled with an Oceania logo shirt, Oceania logo tote bag, a poster, an Oceania brochure as well as an autographed book by Jacques Pepin.

Guests will be treated to specially designed menus, culinary demonstrations, engaging lectures, wine tastings and much more, as this cruise presents guests with an up-close and personal glimpse into the epicurean world of Jacques Pepin.  Please visit www.oceaniacruises.com for additional information about the ship Insignia and Oceania Cruise Lines.

            Itinerary:   Portraits of the Past:  Barcelona to Istanbul
            Ship:   Oceania Cruise Line’s Insignia
            Cabin Category:   Veranda Cabin for 2 Passengers
            Sail Date:   August 6, 2007
            Length:   14 Days
            Starting Bid:   $9,000.00 (Full Fare for this Cruise is $19,648.00 for 2 passengers)

Included in your Bid:  Cruise fare for 2 passengers in a veranda cabin, all port charges, taxes, Turkish Visa, transfers to and from the ship on arrival and departure, a $100 spa or shipboard credit for the cabin and a signed copy of Fast Foodby Jacques Pepin.  
(Please note that Air Fare in NOT INCLUDED)

Port Highlights: Barcelona, Spain; St. Tropez, France; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Sorrento/Capri, Italy; Taormina (Sicily), Italy; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Santorini, Greece; Delos, Greece; Mykonos, Greece; Kusadasi, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey (Overnight).

GOURMET DELIGHTS PACKAGE … HOTEL RITZ MADRID (Madrid, Spain)

Stay 2 nights at the Hotel Ritz in Madrid, Spain, an Orient Express Hotel!  This package includes your room, welcome amenity, breakfast each morning, afternoon tea, and a 5 course dinner with wines.  Valued at $1,700.00

The hotel's location alone constitutes a luxury. The Hotel Ritz is situated between the beautiful Retiro Park, the elegant Teatro de la Zarzuela, and Madrid's most important museums: the Prado, the Thyssen Bornemisza and the Centro de Arte Moderno Reina Sofia.  The hotel was designed and built under the personal supervision of the legendary hotelier Cesar Ritz, from whom the name was adopted. The Ritz has played a crucial role in the life of Madrid for over a century. Still today, the hotel remains a key attraction for many to this European capital.  For additional information on Hotel Ritz Madrid please visit www.ritzmadrid.com.
The highly acclaimed Goya Restaurant offers a wide selection of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine.  The Velasquez Bar is a popular rendezvous for those guests who wish to enjoy original cocktails in a relaxed and charming atmosphere.

GOURMET PACKAGE … HOTEL DE LA CITE (Carcassone, France)

Stay 1 night at the Hôtel de la Cité's in France an Orient Express Hotel!  This gourmet package includes a Deluxe accommodation, Buffet Breakfast and a 3 Course dinner for 2.  Beverages are not included.  Valued at $1,200.00

Standing between two historic landmarks, the Romanesque Château Comtal and the Gothic Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, the Hôtel de la Cité is set in its own glorious gardens. With its solid stone walls, wood paneling and stained-glass windows, the Hotel offers luxurious hospitality.
The Hôtel de la Cité's gastronomic reputation rests on La Barbacane Restaurant. Located in the heart of the hotel, its neo-Gothic room features magnificent fireplaces, high ceilings and cathedral chairs.  Regularly recommended by the most important gourmet guides, La Barbacane Restaurant offers a menu combining the freshest local ingredients with innovative recipes and fine attention to detail.  For additional information on Hôtel de la Cité's visit www.hoteldelacite.com.

LA RESIDENCIA … (Deia, Mallorca, Spain)

Stay at the La Residencia in Mallorca, Spain an Orient Express Hotel!  This 3 night package includes a double room featuring antique Mallorquin furniture decorated in traditional Majorcan style.  Also included is breakfast each morning and dinner for 2 one (1) night during your visit.  Valued at $1,360.00
La Residencia featured on:   Conde Nast Traveller 2007 Gold List as one of the best leisure hotels in Europe; Best Hotels in the World 2007 by Travel & Leisure (coming 2nd in Spain); LaResidencia SPA has been voted #5 on the list of the Best Hotel Spas in Europe 2007 by Conde Nast Traveler.
El Olivo is classified as one of the best restaurants in Spain by Restauradores and has won the WINE SPECTATOR AWARD of EXCELLENCE for the 6th year running in 2006.  A crowing jewel of La Residencia and perhaps one of the finest restaurants in all of Spain, El Olivo is a refurbished 16th century olive press.  It is the most romantic setting in Mallorca, offering a star-studded menu and equally impressive wine list, and a must for all epicures.
La Residencia is set in 30 acres of olive and citrus groves on a hilltop in Deià on the north western coast of the island where the poet Robert Graves lived and wrote his best works. The hotel was created from two private 16th and 17th century manor houses.  For additional information on La Residencia please visit www.hotellaresidencia.com.

SILENT AUCTION
at the
St. Michaels Food & Wine Festival

Bidding starts on Friday ending
Saturday at 3:00pm

1999  6 Liter B0TTLE of CABERNET from Robert Pecota WINERY

Robert Pecota Winery is located on a 37-acre estate vineyard which is just a few miles north of Calistoga in northern Napa Valley. The vineyard is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot, divided into four distinct vineyard blocks that provide the fruit for our flagship Kara's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
As a Napa Valley grape grower for nearly 30 years, Robert Pecota understands the importance of careful vineyard management. Techniques employed to maximize grape quality include exposing leaves and grape clusters to more sunlight in order to increase flavor and color, and thinning the crop to reduce yields.  For additional information on Robert Pecota wines and winery, please visit www.robertpecotawinery.com.

SIGNED COPY OF THE COOKBOOK:  “WHITE TRASH GATHERINGS:
FROM-SCRATCH COOKING FOR DOWN-HOME ENTERTAINING”

On Saturday afternoon Kendra Bailey Morris, Author, Food Write and Culinary Instructor will be available to meet the lucky auction winner and personally sign her book.

Bubbling over with treasured family recipes, entertaining ideas, and crafty décor suggestions, WHITE TRASH GATHERINGS has the perfect dish for every occasion, whether it’s potlucking, just havin’ ‘em ovah, headin’ home for the holidays, or creating a holy gatherin’ from scratch.

For additional information regarding Kendra Bailey Morris, please visit her website at www.theaccidentialchef.net.

NEW YORK CITY … HERE I COME!

            A 2 NIGHT stay at the Grand WALDORF=ASTORIA HOTEL

DINNER FOR 2 at THE BULL AND BEAR STEAKHOUSE & BAR

TASTING MENU FOR 2 AT THE ‘21’ CLUB

SIGNED COPY OF EXECUTIVE CHEF JOHN DOHERTY’S NEW COOKBOOK ENTITLED “WALDORF=ASTORIA COOKBOOK”

The Waldorf=Astoria is one of the first ‘grand hotels’ to combine luxurious elegance with a myriad of amenities and services and has been world renowned for over a century.  With a reputation for unparalled hospitality and service, the Art Deco landmark beckons New Yorkers and visitors alike.

The Bull and Bear Steakhouse & Bar is one of the most historic and well-recognized bars in New York City, this celebrated steakhouse offers hearty portions of traditional fare.

The ‘21’ Club is a Landmark New York Restaurant was once a glamorous speakeasy, today '21' is one of the most celebrated restaurants in New York City. In addition to its two restaurants, the Bar Room and 'Upstairs', this four-story townhouse features ten private dining rooms, including the legendary Prohibition-era Wine Cellar.

The Waldorf=Astoria Cookbook the year was 1985 and Doherty became the youngest person ever named to the position of Executive Chef in the New York landmark's notable history.  In the fall of 2006, Doherty released his first cookbook, The Waldorf=Astoria Cookbook, featuring over 120 recipes that cover the best in the Waldorf=Astoria dining experience. 
For additional information, please visit www.hilton.com/en/hi/waldorf/index.jhtml.

AUTHOGRAPHED HARD COPY EDITION of “LIFE IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY”

AUTHOGRAPHED and FRAMED 2 ORIGINAL ART ILLUSTRATIONS

AUTHOGRAPHED and FRAMED LIMITED EDITION PRINT

By Authors ALICE JANE LIPPSON and ROBERT L. LIPPSON

Life in the Chesapeake Bay (autographed by the authors) is a superbly illustrated and clearly written nature guidebook describing hundreds of plants and animals and their habitats.  Now in its third edition, the book has been updated with a new gallery of thirty-nine color photographs and dozens of new species descriptions and illustrations. The new edition retains the charm of an engaging classic while adding a decade of new research. This classic guide to the plants and animals of the Chesapeake Bay will appeal to a variety of readers—year-round residents and summer vacationers, professional biologists and amateur scientists, conservationists and sportsmen.

Along with a signed copy of their book the Lippson’s have donated a limited edition print of a Maryland blue crab, (hand colored by Alice Jane) which is a copy of the original illustration on page 156, as well as two beautifully matted and framed ORIGINAL PEN AND INK ILLUSTRATIONS.  A description of each piece is as follows: 
*  Framed illustration are of mollusks that lived in Chesapeake Bay during the Miocene age some five to twelve million years ago; the fossil snail shell appears on page 42, other fossil shells appear on page 43. 
*  The fossil snail shell, Echphora gardnerae (formally E. quadricostata) was the first fossil snail discovered in North America and described in a book published in English in 1770. In 1984 it was designated by the Maryland General Assembly as the official state fossil shell. 

Alice Jane Lippson is a biological illustrator and researcher in estuarine ecology.  Robert L. Lippson, prior to his retirement, was a marine scientist with the National Marine Fisheries Services and an adjunct professor of invertebrate zoology at Michigan State University.  The Lippsons live and write on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.

VISIT THE SOUTH SIDE OF ST. MICHAELS BY WATER!

Explore the beautiful waterways of St. Michaels away from St. Michaels Harbour by canoe!  Leave from Follys Cove and the home of Kit and Bud Hughes and quickly enter San Domingo Creek, the back door to St. Michaels.  Travel down San Domingo to Broad Creek passing beautiful homes and farms.  Opportunities exist to see the homes of several celebrities including Vice President Cheney, Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld and baseball great Harold Baines.  Wildlife includes osprey, heron, eagles, gulls, otters and fish!  This trip is for up to 8 people.  Provide will be 4 double canoes, life jackets, ‘the tour’ and upon return beer, wine, cheese and hors d’oeurves.  Also provided is a chase boat with water and suntan lotion!  The date is by mutual agreement between the bidder and the Hughes.  Bidding starting at $200.

FRAMED MOSAIC ART PIECE
By Local Artist MARY ANN SCHINDLER

This beautiful hand crafted mosaic piece of art entitled "Regeneration" is ready to be hung.  Approximate size is 28” x 36".  “Regeneration” is comprised of hand cut glass, beautiful geodes, natural coral and agates.  “Regeneration” was shown in the exhibit entitled "Beyond Pompeii" at the Academy Arts Show in January.

Mary Ann Schindler has been pursuing fine art exclusively for the past nine years after retiring from a career in commercial art.  Her studios are at Turtle Cove Mosaics in St. Michaels and 447 Studios and Gallery in Cambridge.  Please visit www.447studiosandgallery.com to view other mosaics and paintings by Mary Ann.

VIKING 7 PIECE COOKWARE SET – PROFESSIONAL SERIES VSC
This includes the following - 1.5 Quart Sauce Pan, Sauce Pan Lid, 2 Quart Sauce Pan, Sauce Pan Lid, 5.5 Quart Stock Pot, Sauce pot Lid, BONUS 8 Inch Fry Pan
Includes 18/10 stainless steel for cooking surface and exterior on all vessels; Suitable for all other cooking surfaces; gas, electric, halogen, ceramic, induction.  Includes a layer of "magnetic" stainless steel for induction cooking capability;  7-ply material that extends throughout the vessel including the sides

• Ergonomic handles constructed of investment-cast stainless steel and havestay-cool vent design
• All handles are stainless steel, double-riveted to each vessel
• All cooking vessel and handle designs created by Viking Design and exclusive to Viking; Manufactured in Belgium
• Dishwasher safe, but hand washing recommended for superior appearance
• Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

“WONDERS of the EASTERN SHORE” LIMITED EDITION PRINT
By Local Artist KEVIN SNELLING

An original color remarque, this print depicts the many aspects of the Chesapeake Bay and neighboring waters.  It reflects the many things that make this area of the sate so unique; from watermen, to skipjacks, to the famous Maryland Blue Crab.  These are truly all part of the many things that make up the true wonders of the Eastern Shore.  Framed size 27” x 24”. 

Donated by Kevin Snelling, owner of Creative Xpressions.  Please visit www.creative-xpressions-stmichaels.com for additional information.