2009 Spaghetti Feed & Auction event program

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Since its inception, the SAMCAR Foundation has focused its charitable efforts towards benefitting organizations and programs that strive to make San Mateo County a more livable, affordable and thriving community. Through its work, the SAMCAR Foundation has made significant financial contributions that have enabled many of our San Mateo County citizens to finance a down payment on their first home, make their mortgage payments, and receive the education needed to make a sound investment in their financial stability and future through homeownership.

Homeownership is said to bring about substantial social benefits for families and communities as a whole. Thus, the SAMCAR Foundation’s primary goal is to help ensure that everyone in San Mateo County is able to achieve the American Dream of owning a home. Our REALTOR® members and Affiliates are proud to contribute to this important and worthy endeavor.

The San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tax ID# 94-3163126

Schedule of Events 5 to 6:30 p.m.

NO-Host Cocktails ∙ Social ∙ Silent Auction Opens 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Dinner ∙ Live Auction ∙ Raffle Arm Wrestling Competition ∙ Dancing ∙ Bocce Ball Court Open Peninsula Italian American Social Club 100 North B Street, San Mateo

Special Recipes

Risotto Milanese ....................................................................................... 4 Pumpkin & Rosemary Risotto ................................................................. 5 Yoli’s Lasagna ............................................................................................. 8 Bruschetta .................................................................................................. 9 Stuffed Shells ............................................................................................ 10 Veal with Prosciutto (Saltimbocca) ....................................................... 15 Sausage and Parmesan Penne Pasta ...................................................... 16 Howard Hibbard’s Divine Mushroom Meatballs ................................ 18 Pasta Puttanesca ....................................................................................... 19 Spaghetti Carbonara ............................................................................... 20 Risotto ai funghi (Wild Mushroom Risotto) ........................................ 21 Nonna’s Old World Manicotti ............................................................... 22 Risotto con Zucca ................................................................................... 23

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Fun Raffle Prizes ...................................................................................... 11 Simply Remarkable Live Auction Items ............................................... 14

a special recipe from

AMS Bekins & Workspace Innovations

Risotto Milanese Serves 4

1 small onion, minced ¼ cup butter Few strands of saffron 2 ½ cups chicken broth (warmed)

1 t. salt, dash white pepper 1 cup Arborio rice white wine, approximately ¼ cup 1 cup grated/shaved reggiano/parmesan cheese

Melt butter over med heat and sauté onions. Stir in rice and sauté a few minutes. Be careful not to burn. Add saffron, salt and pepper. Stir to mix. Keep heat at medium and add broth a little at a time (1/2 cup or so). As the broth is absorbed into the rice, keeping adding broth (approximately 25 – 30 minutes). When all is absorbed and the rice is to taste, add wine and remove from heat. You may not use all the broth or you may have to add a little extra. Add half the cheese and mix. Add the remaining cheese to the top and serve.

Val Hardwick, Sales Manager AMS BEKINS 1873 Rollins Road Burlingame, CA 94010 (650) 259-2720

Laurie Tinyo President Workspace Innovations New, Used, and Refurbished Office Furniture (650) 508-8590 x 228 (650) 465-3551 (cell)

a special recipe from Coldwell Banker Fahey Properties

Pumpkin & Rosemary Risotto Serves 6

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 oz. butter(1/2 cup) 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus 2 large whole sprigs 1 ¾ pound pumpkin flesh, chopped into small cubes roughly ½ inch in size 1 medium onion, finely chopped

16-18 oz. risotto rice, (Vialone, Carnaroli or Arborio) 4-6 oz. (½-¾ cup) dry white wine 6 cups hot vegetable stock or vegetable bouillon 2-3 oz. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Heat the oil and a third of the butter in a medium-sized heavy-based saucepan. Add the garlic, whole sprigs of rosemary and pumpkin and cook over a low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin softens and becomes pulpy. Remove the sprigs of rosemary, then set the cooked pumpkin aside. In another heavy-based saucepan, or sauteuse pan large enough to allow for the expansion of the rice, sauté the onion in the remaining butter until soft and translucent. Add the rice, stirring well, so that it becomes coated with the butter. Next add the wine, stirring again until it has been completely absorbed.

Add one ladle of vegetable stock and bring to a simmer, then add the pumpkin mixture and half of the chopped rosemary. As the stock is absorbed add more, continuing in this way for approximately 18 minutes, (the time will vary depending on the type of rice used), until the rice is soft and creamy but the grains are still firm in the center. Stir constantly so that the rice does not stick to the pan. You may not need to use all of the stock-it will depend on the juiciness of the pumpkin. Add half of the Parmesan cheese together with the remaining chopped rosemary and season to taste. Serve with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

Suzan Getchell-Wallace GRI SRES Coldwell Banker - Fahey Properties Inc Cell (650) 255-9223

People making it happen...

Master of Ceremonies Steve Titsworth, Bank of America Live Auctioneer & Arm Wrestling Official The Honorable Larry Franzella, Mayor of San Bruno, Prudential California Realty Silent Auctioneer Jerry Walker, Signature Fundraising Arm Wrestling Contenders For the North Sasha Martinez, Prudential San Bruno Dermot Cronin, Marshall Realty

For the South Ann Palermo, Old Republic Title Jason Born, Signature Realty & Mortgage 2008 Returning Champion

For Central Linda Simi, McGuire Real Estate Joshua Cantrell, JCP-LGS Disclosures

For the Coast Michelle Pack, Alain Pinel REALTORS® Marat Shub, Bank of the West

Special Thanks Thank you to Val Hardwick of AMS Bekins and Laurie Tinyo of Workspace Innovations for decorating our tables this evening.

Thank you to the SAMCAR Board of Directors for directing their culinary talents towards our dessert buffet table this evening and allowing us an array of directorial delectable delights to choose from! (Couldn’t resist saying that).

Thank you to the Honorable Larry Franzella for auctioneering this evening and officiating over the match. Grazie!

A big, STRONG Thank You to our own good sports . . . the arm wrestlers who allowed us to talk them into this.

Thank you to Gordon Fraser and Peninsula Italian American Social Club for letting us come back year after year, no matter what we’re planning to do.

a special recipe from Yoli Hurchanik Coldwell Banker

Yoli’s Lasagna 1 Box of Lasagna Noodles 1 Bottle of spaghetti tomato Sauce Block of Monterey Jack Cheese ½ cup of raisins

Small Onion Whole Garlic Mushrooms 1 lb. hamburger meat Salt and Pepper

You will first want to chop up the garlic, mushrooms, and onions.

Add a little bit of olive oil to a pan and sauté the cut vegetables together. Once the items are cooked, place the hamburger meat in the pan and cook until brown. Once the meat and vegetables are fully cooked place the tomato sauce in the pan and heat pan until the sauce begins to boil. Then turn down to a simmer and add the raisins to the sauce. Mix salt and pepper into the sauce to your liking. In a glass baking pan pour a layer of the sauce on the bottom of the pan, then place a sheet of uncooked noodles on top of the sauce. Then pour another layer of the sauce on the noodle layer. You will then want to place slices of cheese on top of the sauce. Repeat this process for a total of 3 - 4 layers. On the final noodle layer pour a thin layer of sauce and once again place some slices of cheese on top. Cover with tin foil and place in oven for approximately 45 minutes at 375 degrees.

Yoli Hurchanik Coldwell Banker San Carlos 580 El Camino Real San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 596-5539

a special recipe from

Ed Bright Insurance State Farm

Bruschetta 1 loaf French Bread –sliced 1 ½ inch wide ½ red onion, finely chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (2 oz.) sliced black olives, drained 3 T extra virgin olive oil (2 T for mixture, 1 T for drizzling on top)

1 ½ T oregano (fresh) chopped 1 T basil (fresh) chopped 1 T parsley (fresh) chopped 2 large tomatoes (fresh) diced (use firm tomatoes) 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Set oven to 350 degrees. Arrange French bread slices on baking sheet. Mix chopped onion, garlic, parsley and olives together in bowl. Add 2 T olive oil and all the fresh herbs and finally add tomatoes. Top each bread slice with the mixture and finally lightly spread feta and parmesan cheese to each slice. Drizzle remaining olive oil on each slice. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes Watch carefully and removed as soon as cheeses on top are melted and bread is lightly toasted. Submitted by Joyce and Ed Bright

Ed Bright Ed Bright Insurance - State Farm 1151 Arroyo Avenue San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 595-4900 ed@edbright.com

a special recipe from The Examiner

Stuffed Shells

(Biggest request for family dinner’s, serves 6 to 8) 1 box large shells Marinara sauce (your favorite, prefer home made) Stuffing for shells: 2 pkgs of spinach (cooked and drained thoroughly)

¼ c chopped scallions ½ c chopped mushrooms ¼ c butter ¾ c shredded Gruyere cheese ¼ c parmesan cheese ½ c sour cream salt and pepper

Cook spinach and drain thoroughly. Leave to the side and melt butter and sauté scallions and mushrooms. Add scallions, mushrooms, Gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, sour cream and S&P. Stuff shells.

Cook shells as directed on box. Cover bottom of glass Pyrex with sauce. Stuff cooked shells and place in dish. Cover shells with sauce, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake 30 minutes. Makes approximately 25-30 shells.

Maryann Bologna Senior Real Estate Account Director San Mateo County, The Examiner 1828 El Camino, Burlingame, CA 94010 W (415) 359 2652 | C (415) 850-6546 mbologna@sfexaminer.com San Francisco’s largest circulated daily newspaper www.sfexaminer & www.examiner .com

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Fun Raffle Prizes A Lovely Weekend ∙ $400 value • 1 Night Weekend Stay for 2 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott • $75 Gift Certificate for Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay • Gift Card for Massage Envy Foster City for a 1-Hour Massage It’s All About the Kids ∙ over $299 value • 2 Admissions to Children’s Discovery Museum • 2 Admissions to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo • 2 Admissions to Ripley’s Believe it or Not • 2 Admissions to the SF Wax Museum • 2 Rounds of Mini Golf at Malibu Grand Prix • 4 admissions to Hiller Aviation Museum • 2 tours of the Winchester Mystery House, San Jose • Coupon for a Buy One, Get One Admission to Legoland • 2 Admissions to the Exploratorium • In-N-Out Burger Fun Pack- 2 T-shirts and 4 meal checks From Reno to Vegas ∙ $300 value • Dinner for 2 at Andreotti’s Italian Cuisine and two tickets to Greg London’s Icons at Harrahs Reno Casino & Hotel, Reno • 2 Admissions to a complimentary performance at the Riviera Hotel & Casino Comedy Club, Las Vegas • 1 Month Unlimited Yoga from Being Yoga, Burlingame Picture This SF ∙ $280 value • 1 Studio Photography Session (up to 6 subjects), 1 designer 8x10 color Portrait • Amici’s Certificate for a family-size pasta Picture This SF 2 ∙ $280 value • 1 Studio Photography Session (up to 6 subjects), 1 designer 8x10 color Portrait • $30 Gift Card from The City Pub, Redwood City

You’re All Wet ∙ over $254 value • Adventure Cat Sailing Charter: admission for 2 adult seats on a regularly scheduled Bay • Chardonnay II, Santa Cruz - Certificates redeemable for 2 passengers aboard a 70’ sailing yacht-the Chardonnay II • 2 admissions to SF Aquarium of the Bay • 2 admissions Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach • 4 admissions Seymour Marine Discovery Center • A beach tote and beach umbrella from All American Self Storage A Night Out ∙ over $303 value • 5 Admissions to Cobb’s Comedy Club, SF • Gift certificate for lunch or dinner for 2 at The Fish Market • Voucher for 2 admissions to a 2009/10 season performance at the Hillbarn Theatre • $50 Gift Card for the Sofa Outlet Museum Package ∙ $169 value • 6 guest passes and logo coffee mug from San Mateo County Historical Museum • 2 admissions to the SF Asian Art Museum • 4 admissions to the Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos • Dining Card for Buck’s of Woodside • $50 gift card from the Sofa Outlet Black & White Basket donated by Chris Mann, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage • Black & White Dinner Collection serves 4 • Two 20”x20” Down Pillows • Candlesticks • 4 Goblets

Thank you to our 2009 Corporate Sponsors

Diamond Elite

Gold Carr McClellan, Ingersoll & Thompson 1-800-Got-Junk?

Property I.D.

Event Sponsors AMS Bekins & Workspace Innovations Coldwell Banker Fahey Properties, Inc. Coldwell Banker San Carlos Ed Bright, Ed Bright Insurance State Farm Junk King Law Office of Mark C. Watson Marshall Realty The Michael Haigh Team, W.J. Bradley

Thank you to our Raffle and Auction Donors Our sincere appreciation to those who donated so generously to our raffle and auction

Adventure Cat Sailing Charters Alan C. Louie, Broker All American Self Storage American Conservatory Theater Amici’s Aquarium of the Bay Aquarium of the Pacific Asian Art Museum Athens Chiropractic Clinic Being Yoga BelMateo Bowl Benbow Inn Berkeley Rep Black Oak Casino Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club Broadway by the Bay Buck’s of Woodside Build-a-Bear Burlingame Pilates Studio Byington Winery & Vineyard Cache Creek Casino Resort California Shakespeare Theater Chardonnay II Santa Cruz Children’s Discovery Museum Christine Mann, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Cid Young, Keller Williams SF City Pub Cobb’s Comedy Club Craig Thorson, Century 21 Realty Alliance Dave Stormont, MetLife Bank, NA Disneyland Resort The Examiner Excel Personal Training Exploratorium Garden Court Hotel Gil McCoy, Gil McCoy, REALTOR® Gilroy Gardens Gold’s Gym Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Harrah’s Reno Hillbarn Theatre

Hiller Aviation Museum Hillsdale Shopping Center Hobee’s California Restaurants Hyatt Regency In-N-Out Burger Law Office of Howard L. Hibbard Le Papillon Legoland Lullaby Lane Malibu Grand Prix Marriott Massage Envy Miracle Springs Resort & Spa Moonstar North Coast Brewing Company Peninsula Golf Shop Peninsula Symphony Peppermill Photography by Delgado Prime Time Athletic Club Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Riveira Hotel & Casino Sam’s Chowder House San Francisco Giants San Francisco Zoo San Mateo County Historical Museum Savannah Chanelle Shelby’s Garden Sheldon of Los Altos Sheraton Gateway SkyPark Sofa Outlet Suzan Getchell-Wallace, Coldwell Banker - Fahey Properties Inc. The Fish Market Trio Salon Trowbridge Insurance Truchard Winery & Vineyard Vichy Springs Resort Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf Winchester Mystery House Yoga at Change Yumi Yogurt

Simply Remarkable Live Auction Items A Lovely Weekend ∙ over $600 value • 1 night stay for 2, Benbow Hotel & Resort • A 3-Month membership to Massage Envy in San Mateo • Private tasting & tour for 4 people, 1 bottle of wine per person at Truchard Vineyards Head North ∙ $700 value • Purchase 1 night, receive 2nd night free at Vichy Springs Resort, Ukiah • Day use of the spa for 2 at Vichy Springs • $100 Gift Card for the North Coast Brewing Company, Inc. Fort Bragg, CA Savannah Chanelle Vineyards $300 value Tour & Tasting for up to 15 people Pine Mountain Lake Cabin Weekend $300 value Donated by: Fran Doran, Fran Doran REALTOR® A Day On The Bay for 4 w/ gourmet Lunch Donated by: Gil McCoy, Gil Mccoy REALTOR® and lunch catered by Craig Thorson, Century 21 Realty Alliance A Day On The Bay For 6 Donated By: Dave Stormont, Reverse Mortgage Consultant, MetLife Home Loans, Burlingame Lovely Weekend ∙ over $400 value • Complimentary Weekend Stay for 2 at Hilton SFO Airport Hotel • Sunday Brunch for 4 at the Swiftwater Café at the Hyatt Regency SFO • 90 Minute Massage from Wendy Minter Massage Therapy, San Mateo Rest & Relaxation ∙ over $470 value • Weekday room stay for 3 Days/2Nights for Two at Miracle Springs Resort & Spa • SkyPark certificate for a complete car wash + 7 days of indoor Parking • $50 Gift Card for Moonstar Upscale Seafood Buffet, Daly City • 90-minute Massage from Wendy Minter Massage Therapy, San Mateo

Realtor® Extravaganza Over $2500 value Includes an ibox, 2010 Local SAMCAR Realtor dues, SAMCAR Classroom rental, ¼ page color ad in the Saturday Real Estate section of the Examiner, 25 color copies every month in 2010, 2 hours of consultation with “Your Style Interiors” and 2 hours of legal consultation with Howard L. Hibbard.

Affiliate Extravaganza Basket Over $1775 value Includes 2010 Affiliate dues, interior business-card size ad in Tour sheet, a SAMCAR classroom rental, flyer box in the SAMCAR Classroom for 2010, a ¼ page color ad in the Saturday Real Estate section of the Examiner and 25 color copies every month in 2010.

A Day In The Wine Country For 6 Hosted By Bob Marshall Sr. Enjoy a beautiful day at the home of Bob Marshall in St. Helena for your party of six! Bob has graciously offered up a day for you to come up early to do some sightseeing, have lunch prepared by Bob at his home, do some shopping, wine tasting, and come back to Bob’s for dinner! Good food, great company, beautiful surroundings . . . a perfect day!

Home cooked Italian-style dinner for 6 Prepared by and at the home Of Denise Baker and Anne Oliva (Marshall Realty). Enjoy a home cooked meal prepared by Denise and Anne in one of their homes for your party of six! They’ll specially prepare an Italian-Style feast for you with not only delicious food, but great music and lots of fun!

San Francisco Giants This package includes 4 tickets to the September 30th Giants v. Diamondbacks 7:15 game with incredible seats! We’re talking Field Club Section 123, Row K, Seats 13-16.

Make a day of it with a VIP SFMOMA Tour for up to 8 people (a tour not available to the public) and an autographed photo of Giants outfielder Fred Lewis! Donations courtesy of The Examiner & Cid Young, Keller Williams SF.

a special recipe from

The Law Offices of Mark C. Watson, P.C.

Veal with Prosciutto (Saltimbocca) Serves 4

4 veal cutlets (about 1 ¼ pounds total) 8 thin slices prosciutto 8 fresh sage leaves 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound spinach, stemmed, washed, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Juice of 1 lemon Roll the veal between 2 pieces of parchment paper with a rolling pin until flattened to an even thickness, about one eighth inch. Cut each piece in half. Place a piece of prosciutto on top of each piece of veal. Top each with a sage leaf and fasten the layers together with a toothpick. In a large, heavy sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until softened but not browned. Add the spinach and sauté until all of its liquid has evaporated, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed serving platter and keep warm.

In another large, heavy sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it foams. Add the veal and cook, turning carefully once, until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Add the lemon juice to the pan and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste, place on top of the spinach, drizzle with the pan drippings, and serve at once.

The Law Offices of Mark C. Watson, P.C. (650) 692-4001 telephone (650) 692-4004 fax www.markcwatson.com

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a special recipe from Junk King

Sausage and Parmesan Penne Pasta Serves 8

14 oz. smoked turkey sausage

(may use diced chicken breast instead)

1 lg. bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 (8 oz.) pkg portabella mushrooms, rinsed and sliced 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 1 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese (finely shredded is best) 3 cup fat-free Half & Half

1 Tbsp. flour 2 Tbsp. butter

(or I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter)

2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Penne pasta (cooked al dente, drained) 1 Tbsp. Creole Seasoning (Tony Chachere’s Original)

In a large saucepan, pour in olive oil and saute sausage, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until sausage is cooked thoroughly. Drain.

Place the meat and vegetables in a large bowl and put aside. In the saucepan melt butter and add flour, browning flour to make a roux. Slowly add in half & half, beating briskly with a whisk continuously. Add seasoning and parmesan to the sauce, mixing until cheese is completely melted. Add meat and vegetables to the sauce and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately over hot penne pasta.

Junk King 969 Industrial Way San Carlos, CA 94070 (800) 995-5865

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a special recipe from

Law Office of Howard L. Hibbard

Howard Hibbard’s Divine Mushroom Meatballs 1 lb. pre-made meatballs OR 1 lb. hamburger ½ medium Spanish onion, diced 2 tbsp. Italian seasoning 2 stalks of celery, diced 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1 lb. mushrooms, sliced 4 tbsp. butter

2 cups Gallo Dry Sherry 1 Tbsp. Hot Sauce (any type) 2 cans Campbell’s Mushroom Soup (Condensed) 1 Pint Half & Half ¼ Cup Lemon Juice (preferably fresh)

In sauté pan / frying pan: Place Sherry and butter and simmer until all the water evaporates from the Sherry, leaving only the butter.

Heat at medium. Add mushrooms to sauté pan / frying pan and sauté until mushrooms are a light, golden brown. Add lemon juice to sauté pan / frying pan and keep heating until lemon juice is evaporated. In a Large Sauce Pan: add Mushroom soup, half & half and hot sauce. Heat at medium. Add mushrooms to Large Sauce Pan and simmer. In large flat pan / cookie sheet in oven: Cook meatballs on paper towels to absorb grease until brown and firm.

350 degrees. Add cooked meatballs to Sauce Pan. Serve and Enjoy!

Law Office of Howard L. Hibbard 251 Park Road, Suite 800 Burlingame, CA 94010 Tel: (650) 347-5010 Fax: (650) 347-5011

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a special recipe from Coldwell Banker San Carlos

Pasta Puttanesca 2 tsp chopped, smashed anchovies 2 tsp salted or canned capers, rinsed and chopped 1 ½ cups marinara sauce ¼ cup clam juice (unsalted) Freshly ground black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons hot chili paste, finely chopped (recommended: Peperoncino Piccante Chili “Paste”)

½ cup peeled, seeded, roughly chopped tomatoes (if you don’t

½ cup each Kalamata and picoline olives, pitted and quartered 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano leaves OR 1 ½ tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley, optional 1 ½ tsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

have any tomatoes on hand, increase the marinara sauce to 2 cups)

Smash out the anchovy fillet with the flat side of the knife. After the capers are rinsed, mash those with flat of knife as well.

Whisk the marinara and clam juice together in large sauce pot, season with fresh black pepper, to taste. Add the anchovies, capers, and chili paste, and stir. Add the tomatoes to sauce with the olives. Add parsley, oregano, vinegar, and olive oil. Bring to boil. Check and adjust the seasoning. Just before serving, warm the sauce and toss in a pan with some hot pasta. Top with grated pecorino. Add some pasta water, if desired, to thin out the sauce.

The sauce is also terrific over grilled fish or on a bruschetta.

Coldwell Banker San Carlos 580 El Camino Real San Carlos CA 94070 (650) 596-5400

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a special recipe from Marshall Realty

Spaghetti Carbonara ¼ lb thick-cut pancetta or lightly smoked bacon slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large eggs ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 lb Spaghetti 3 oz. plus Romano

Prepare pancetta. Cut it into ¼ inch pieces and saute it in olive oil about 10 minutes. Remove from heat but leave the fat.

Beat the eggs in another bowl with salt and pepper.

Cook the spaghetti with some olive oil. Cook about 10 minutes.

While spaghetti is cooking warm up the pancetta. Drain the pasta and add it to the pancetta pan. Toss it until it is evenly distributed. Add the eggs and toss until it looks creamy. Be sure to toss steadily and quickly so that the eggs form a creamy sauce ( not a scramble). It takes about 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat and sprinkle with cheese. Delicious!!!

Marshall Realty 683 Jenevein Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 (650) 873-6844 | fax. (650) 873-2510

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a special recipe from

The Michael Haigh Team W. J. Bradley

Risotto ai funghi (Wild Mushroom Risotto) Serves 6

¾ oz. dried, wild mushrooms (optional) 10 ½ oz. fresh wild mushrooms such as porcini and chanterelles or 10 ½ oz. Swiss Brown mushrooms 6C vegetable stock or water 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1 large white onion, peeled, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped 2 sprigs of thyme, leaves stripped off stalk 1C white wine 1 lb. risotto rice 1 ¾ oz. butter ½ C freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving A handful of chopped fresh parsley

Soak the dried mushroom in 1 Cup of warm water for about 10 minutes.

Drain and chop the mushrooms into pieces. Strain the soaking liquid to add to the risotto. Rinse the fresh mushrooms if necessary and wipe them with paper towels. Slice finely. Heat the stock or water in a saucepan. Heat the olive oil in a separate large, heavy-bottomed saucepan and lightly sauté the onion on a medium heat. When it has softened slightly, add the garlic, thyme and the fresh and dried mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for a few minutes to soften. Add the wine, and when it has evaporated, add the rice, stirring to coat. Cook for a minute, lower the heat and add a ladleful or two of the hot stock, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the mushroom water or 1 cup stock or water.

When the stock has been absorbed, add another ladleful and continue stirring, taking care to gently move all the rice at the bottom of the pan so it doesn’t stick. After about 20 minutes, taste the rice, and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. The rice may need another 5 minutes or so. It should have a creamy, slightly liquid consistency but still be slightly firm to the bite. Add the butter, the Parmesan cheese and the chopped parsley and stir. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese if you like.

Michael J. Haigh, Senior Lending Consultant, Mortgage Banker The Michael Haigh Team / W. J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp.

4095 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132 main: (415) 513-4566 | cell: (415) 269-4461 | secure e-fax: (877) 754-5250

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a special recipe from

Trowbridge Insurance Farmers Insurance

Nonna’s Old World Manicotti Serves 6

12 large manicotti shells 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups ricotta cheese 6 tablespoons dried basil 1 (26 oz.) jar prepared spaghetti sauce ½ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels.

For filling, in medium bowl, stir together 3 cups mozzarella with the ricotta and fresh basil. Using a teaspoon, carefully stuff pasta shells with prepared cheese mixture.

Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.

Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan; bake for 10 minutes longer.

Bon Appetito!!!

Corrin and Virginia Trowbridge License # 0D88229 and #0F52752 650-FARMERS www.trowbridgeins.com

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a special recipe from

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Risotto con Zucca Serves 4

3 cups peeled and diced yellow squash (butternut or pumpkin) 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 ¾ cups arborio rice 2 pints chicken stock Salt and ground white pepper to taste ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

In a large pot, sauté squash, garlic, oil and 2 tablespoons of butter for 8-10 minutes. Add rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously. Add stock gradually, while stirring frequently. In about 15-18 minutes the rice will cook and will be quite creamy when ready. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, parmesan, salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan.

Pair with a light, dry red wine.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 401 Primrose Road, Ste. F Burlingame, CA 94010 Phone: (650) 559-5401 Fax: (650) 343-1527

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Thank you Special Events Committee Linda A. Simi, McGuire Real Estate Committee Chair Alex Z. Castillo, Prudential California Ann Palermo, Old Republic Title Anne Oliva, Marshall Realty Brian Persons, SF Chronicle Cid Young, Keller Williams SF Properties Corrin Trowbridge, Trowbridge Insurance Craig Thorson, Century 21 Realty Alliance Denise Baker, Marshall Realty Eric Berggren, Intero Real Estate Services Marlin Handley, HomeGuard, Inc. Maryann Bologna, Examiner Michelle Pack, Alain Pinel REALTORS® Steve Titsworth, Bank of America Sue Vaterlaus, RE/MAX Star Properties Toni Burrows, Hisco Home Warranty Plans Val Hardwick, AMS Bekins

850 Woodside Way, San Mateo, CA 94401 (650) 696-8200 | www.samcar.org | fax. (650) 342-7509