Northwest auction rakes in record $12 million for Seattle Children's Hospital

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An auction for the Seattle Children's Hospital raised a record $12 million. The highest single bid was $80,000 and went for a package that included a private performance from saxophone player Kenny G and a barbecue dinner. A challenge grant from Starbuck's Schultz raised a total of $273,000. The top wine lot was 6-liter bottles of Col Solare 1995, 1996 and 1997 that went for $16,000.

Washington, Social aspects, Finance, Statistics, Auctions, Charity, Children's Hospital and Medical Center (Seattle, Washington)

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Sous-chef for a day

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A writer for the 'Wine Spectator' assisted chef Jody Adams. He describes helping to prepare cod wrapped in pancetta with warm greens and polenta. His task was small, but he learned a great deal about food from the many chefs in attendance.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Food, Wine, Wine and food, Cooks

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Putting the Mediterranean diet on your table

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The healthful cuisine of the Mediterranean countries of Greece and Spain and the southern parts of France and Italy are presented. The Mediterranean diet gives priority to seafood and vegetables along with the appropriate wine.

Greece, France, Food and nutrition, Spain, Cookery, Mediterranean, Mediterranean cooking, Southern Italy

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