Food & Wine

PRIVATE WINE CLASS FOR TWENTY Treat your friends, family, and fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people in the classroom of the Pasadena Total Wine & More. They will host an event that is certain to impress you and your guests. Learn about the famed appellations and grape varietals that make each region so unforgettable. Taste a variety of premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing. One of their wine experts will present and discuss each delicious wine during your two hour class, which can be arranged as a seated class-style or more casual walk-around event. Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes. Please note: due to safety regulations, private tastings and classroom events are not currently being scheduled, but certificate is valid for future use. Donated by Total Wine & More Estimated Value: $500

TACOS FROM HOMESTATE Grab some of L.A.'s favorite tacos from Homestate! Enjoy their famous tex-mex breakfast tacos with this $50 gift card, valid at any Homestate location. Donated by Homestate Estimated Value: $50

HOMEMADE FOOD DELIVERY Enjoy delicious, healthy, homecooked meals - delivered right to your front door! Chef Ellen Chang prepares weekly menus for delivery that change seasonally and typically consist of three (3) entree options and (3) sides. The lucky winner of this package will get to take a few nights off cooking duty each week for two weeks. Included are two weeks of menus prepared by Chef Ellen Chang. Winner can order one of each item from the weekly menu for two weeks. Each portion serves approximately 2 people (total of 6 meals, entree plus side, over the course of 2 weeks). Weeks need not be consecutive. Orders must be placed by 10pm the preceding Thursday. Valid for local delivery only. Donated by Ellen Chang Estimated Value: $170

DINNER AT FLEMING'S STEAKHOUSE Enjoy a meal from Fleming's Steak House & Wine Bar with this $100 gift card. Fleming's in Pasadena is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply wanting to enjoy a night out (or in!), Fleming's offers something for everyone!

Donated by Anonymous Estimated Value: $100

BURGERS FOR EIGHT AT THE HABIT BURGER GRILL What's better than biting into a juicy burger with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, caramelized onions and a fresh, toasty bun? Enjoy delicious charburgers from the Habit Burger Grill for eight! Gift cards valid through 12/13/2021. Value may be applied to any menu item. Valid for in-store orders. Donated by The Habit Burger Grill. Estimated Value: $30

CHEESE AND SPRITZ BOX Learn the art of Aperitivo with the Cheese + Spritz box from Casamia! This box is designed to instantly change the feeling of the standard 'cheese and wine' night. It comes with a wooden cheese board, two cheese knives, four blue lemon melamine hors d'oeuvre plates, two rose gold votive holders & candles, two glass mini bud vases, four linen 'ciao' embroidered cocktail napkins, four red and white striped paper straws, four vino 100% recyclable glasses (14 oz). Use it yourself, or it makes a perfect hostess gift as well!

Donated by Casamia Estimated Value: $50

GLENDALOUGH PARTY IN A BOX Transport yourself to the Wicklow Mountains with the taste of Glendalough spirits. This generous party in a box celebrates the revival of craft distilling of Irish Whiskey. Enjoy from one of the three bottles of spirits you will take home in this package - including double barrel Irish whiskey, pot still Irish whiskey, and a single malt Irish whiskey. You'll be Glendalough's newest super-fan with all of the company swag and drinking accessories, including two t-shirts (size large), two crystal Irish tuath whiskey tasting glasses, flask, ice bucket, and metal sign. Expand your bar with these new additions that harken back to the tradition of Irish Whiskey distilling.

Donated by Mike Gardiner Estimated Value: $450

TWO WEEKS OF MY NAME IS SOUP DELIVERY Enjoy two weeks of delicious soup delivered to your door from My Name is Soup! Chef Evan Algorri '00 is creating menus inspired by local ingredients with meals made to order. This package comes with your choice of three 32-ounce soups, one homemade hot sauce, and one fresh baguette per week, for two weeks. The menu changes weekly, and orders must be placed by Friday for the coming week. Then enjoy or freeze your soups within three days of delivery! Please note, all deliveries must be in the greater Los Angeles area. Donated by My Name is Soup Estimated Value: $100

GOOD LUCK WINE SHOP Explore the world of natural wines at Pasadena's Good Luck Wine Shop, owned and operated by MJS alumna Kate Baratta Vourvoulis '01! Grab some wine, or browse the tasteful home goods and sweet gifts with this $50 certificate. Includes a complimentary bottle of Les Fleur du Mal Amethyst wine, a Good Luck Wine Shop canvas tote, and "lucky you" rose gold wine key. Donated by Good Luck Wine Shop Estimated Value: $100

ONE WHEY TICKET TO PARIS Even if we can’t go to Paris, we can still eat dinner there! This incredible bespoke charcuterie board from Boarding School includes two wheels of French cheese such as Brillat-Savarin or Langres (cow), one French cheese such as Buchette aux Fleurs (goat/sheep), saucisson sec, pepperettes, rose petal confit, mini jar of honey, mini jar of jam, wild cherries, cornichons, demi baguette and crackers, dried apricots, farmer’s market seasonal vegetables & fruit such as radishes and citrus, two chocolate truffles with sea salt, one bunch of bespoke blooms, and decorative velvet ribbon. This board2go comes in a beautiful gift basket and includes delivery right to your front door! Local (LA) delivery only, must be coordinated with Boarding School within six months of purchase. Donated by Boarding School Estimated Value: $125

DIN TAI FUNG SANTA ANITA Enjoy the famous Xiao Long Bao and other tasty treats from Din Tai Fung at Westfield Santa Anita! $50 gift card valid only at the Westfield Santa Anita location.

Donated by Din Tai Fung Estimated Value: $50

KONA ICE PARTY Need a moment of pure bliss? Kona Ice has you covered. They're stocked with the most delicious flavors you’ve ever tasted, and ready to bring premium shaved ice and ice cream directly to you for your next party. This certificate is valid for one Kona Ice party, which includes 30 minutes of service and 25 servings of Kona Ice. Perfect for a summer birthday party! Donated by Kona Ice Central Pasadena. Estimated Value: $125

SWEET TREATS FROM MOCHEE LA Enjoy some of the chewy and scrumptious snacks at Mochee LA, a sweet shop serving the San Gabriel Valley traditional mochi recipes in creative and delicious flavors! From sweet, rich custard and mochi tarts to chewy flavored mochi bombs packed with delicious fillings - you will not want to miss out on these treats! Includes three boxes of Mochee Egg Tart (six pieces per box), three Mochi Boxes, and three Sampler Mochee Bomb Boxes. Shop is open Fridays and Saturdays. Offer valid for the month of May 2021. Order must be placed one week in advance and picked up from the shop in San Gabriel. Donated by Mochee LA Estimated Value $100

PICNIC BOX FROM HAUTE PICNIC Picnic bound? The charcuterie and cheese boxes from Haute Picnic are the perfect match for an afternoon in the park or an evening at the Hollywood Bowl! Enjoy one large Haute Picnic box, featuring five cheeses, two cured meats, La Panzaella artisan crackers, mixed nuts (substitution available), cornichon, and Bonne Maman honey. Expires 5/1/22. Pickup in Pasadena or delivery available with nominal fee.

Donated by Haute Picnic Estimated Value: $75

SOFT SERVE AT 21 CHOICES Enjoy some delicious soft serve frozen yogurt at a Pasadena institution, 21 Choices! This package is for four certificates to 21 Choices, each good for one small soft serve frozen yogurt.

Donated by Anonymous Estimated Value: $19

CULINARY EXTRAVAGANZA Expand your culinary expertise with this package full of goodies for the aspiring chef or baker. A year-long subscription to Masterclass will give you unlimited access to online cooking courses taught by some of the biggest names in the culinary world including Gordon Ramsay, Dominique Ansel, Alice Waters, and Thomas Keller. You'll be ready for anything with your bundle of brand new cooking gear, including mitt and potholder, set of four kitchen towels, nylon tongs, 8" straight spatula, apron, set of six nonstick silicone air fryer bake cups, and mini microplane for spices - all from William Sonoma. Also included are some kitchen essentials by Oxo Good Grips such as an eight-piece baker's silicone decorating bottle kit, silicone pastry brush, four-piece stainless steel measuring spoons set, and 11" balloon whisk, as well as an extra large baking pan and rack set.

Donated by Fourth Grade Families Estimated Value: $415

ENJOY A MEAL AT CORNER BAKERY Corner Bakery is here to brighten your day with kitchen-crafted, artisan-inspired food, made by real cooks, for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Use this $50 gift card to pick up a tasty meal, or have it delivered right to your door! Donated by Corner Bakery Estimated Value: $50

STARBUCKS GIFT CARD Treat the coffee lover in your life to a Starbucks Gift Card! $20 gift card comes with a reusable cold beverage cup.

Donated by Anonymous Estimated Value: $24