Welcome to New Mexico Euskal Etxea's 2007 Tapas and Wine Night!

	Handmade Doily Donated By: Monica Uberuaga Opening Bid: $30 Market Value: $75 Buy Out: $90 This exquisite hand-crocheted doily is the work of Monica Uberuaga of Homedale, Idaho. The doily is off-white and measures 21.5 inches in diameter. Monica is the granddaughter of Basque immigrants and actively keeps the Basque culture alive in her home through cooking, holiday traditions, language, and gardening.
	Fred J. Maroon Photo Reprint of the United States Capital Donated By: Juliana Lucero Opening Bid: $30 Market Value: $70 Buy Out: $84 Fred J. Maroon (1924-2001) created one of the best-known and most highly regarded photographic collections of Washington DC. His poetic treatment of the city's landmarks reflected his unique view of the city in which he lived -- and the city that he loved. This gorgeous 11x14-inch (in frame) photograph shows our nation's capital at night, highlighting the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument.
	Gourmet Basque Food Basket Donated By: The Spanish Table Opening Bid: $25 Market Value: $95 Buy Out: $114 So many Basque delicacies to tempt the palate! Embellished with a Basque flag and signature mug, this chock-full basket of luscious treats includes chorizo sausages, Idiazabal (sheep's milk) cheese, white asparagus, Piquillo peppers, Piparras peppers, piment d'espelette, and artichoke hearts. Learn to use these ingredients (as well as much about Spanish cooking techniques) with the amazing cookbook written by The Spanish Table's own Steve Winston. Your taste buds will do the Jota!
	Irby Brown Signed and Numbered Giclee Donated By: Irby Brown Opening Bid: $100 Market Value: $600 Buy Out: $720 Long recognized for his superb paintings portraying the imagery of the Southwest, Irby Brown is considered by many to rank among the finest artists ever to paint the Santa Fe area and the high country of Northern New Mexico and Colorado. This 17x24-inch unframed and numbered print will be a beautiful addition to any home.
	Em Mousseau Signed Artist Proofs Donated By: Em Mousseau Opening Bid: $75 Market Value: $700 Buy Out: $840 This pair of 12x20-inch artist proofs, entitled "Shall We Dance" and "Learnin' the Steps," feature the florals that artist Em Mousseau loves so dearly. Em has studied under well-known artists Emanuel Kramer and Tony Warren. Em says: "If I bring only one small memory to life from the recesses of your mind, I have achieved my goal. If I can give you something to hold in your heart for eternity, my dream will have come true."
	Ali Cavanaugh Original Watercolor: "Twist Reality..." Donated By: Ali Cavanaugh Opening Bid: $100 Market Value: $800 Buy Out: $960 Ali Cavanaugh's work has an infectious energy and her collectors are devout. Her work has won numerous awards, received countless recognition, and is featured in over 250 private collections. This 12x12-inch piece, entitled "Twist reality...", features her combination of quietly provocative adolescent girls and thought provoking poetic words.
I R	Personal Chef Services Donated By: Chef Isaac Rivera Opening Bid: $150 Market Value: $400 Buy Out: $480 Chef Rivera has outdone himself with this tantalizing three-course Spanish meal for four, perfectly paired with wines, and served in your home. Special dietary needs can be accommodated. Drop him a line at Isaac@chefisaacrivera.com.	Menu Amuse-Bouche Cabrales Blue Cheese Tart Persimmon Almond Vinaigrette & Sherry Gelee -Wine Pairing- "Deconstructed" Spanish Paella -Wine Paring- Saffron Ice Cream Candied Orange Couscous Spiced Spanish Chocolate -Wine Pairing- Mignardise
Tia Sophia's Gift Certificate Donated By: Tia Sophia's Opening Bid: $10 Market Value: $25 Buy Out: $30 Enjoy a Santa Fe tradition! A meal for two, including two beverages, at Downtown's premier New Mexican restaurant is offered for your enjoyment and for someone you REALLY like! Breakfast or Lunch, gratuity not included. Closed Sundays.
La Cocina de España 213 Washington Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-983-6756 www.elmeson-santafe.com	El Mesón Gift Certificate Donated By: El Mesón Opening Bid: $20 Market Value: $50 Buy Out: $60 Experience the Soul of Spain! The cuisine of El Mesón, based on ancient and modern recipes, features authentic Tapas and classic Paella. Enjoy house-made sangria, an old recipe with a splash of brandy. Enjoy their superb dessert, too! Gratuity not included.
	Blue Corn Gift Certificate Donated By: Blue Corn Cafˇ & Brewery Opening Bid: $10 Market Value: $40 Buy Out: $48 With two locations in Santa Fe, Blue Corn is where the locals hang out to tip a couple of fresh micro-brews, catch a game, and dine with the kids. This is where you can put your finger on the pulse of the real Santa Fe, as the natives live it! Gratuity not included.
	Handcrafted Wood Bowl Donated By: David Van De Graaff Opening Bid: $20 Market Value: $55 Buy Out: $66 This fine bowl measures 2 inches in height and 8.5 inches in diameter and is crafted of Brazilian Cherry by woodworker David Van De Graaff of Boise, Idaho. David is a retired forester who now creates custom woodwork. Please note that the finish on this bowl is not water-resistant.
	Handcrafted Wood Box Donated By: David Van De Graaff Opening Bid: $30 Market Value: $75 Buy Out: $90 This beautifully handcrafted box, constructed with dowels and glue (no nails!), measures 14 inches wide by 5.25 inches deep by 7 inches high, the perfect dimensions for storing tapered candles! It is made of Eastern Red Cedar, Yellow Poplar, Philippine Mahogany, and Ponderosa Pine by David Van De Graaff, a retired forester from Boise, Idaho, who now creates custom woodwork.
	Basque Table Linens Donated By: Lisa Van De Graaff Opening Bid: $10 Market Value: $40 Buy Out: $48 Give your next meal a touch of the Basque Country with this table linen set! Direct from the French-Basque Country, the set includes two placemats and two napkins in a traditional Basque style, including seven lines to represent the seven provinces of the Basque Country.
	Flamenco Style Apron Donated By: Lorin Erramouspe Abbey Opening Bid: $8 Market Value: $28 Buy Out: $34 One of the Spanish Table's hottest selling items, this Flamenco-style apron will give your cooking that extra kick! Spice up your culinary flare in southern Spain style! Ole'!
Santa Fe's Oldest Restaurant & Cantina 800 Canyon Road Santa Fe, New Mexico For Reservations: (505) 983-9912 www.elfarol.com	El Farol Gift Certificate Donated By: El Farol Opening Bid: $20 Market Value: $60 Buy Out: $72 The El Farol experience combines classic tastes of Spain, Santa Fe, and Mexico with a unique blend of art, dance, music, flavor and aroma. You can choose some of the finest wines and sherries the world has to offer in an upbeat, rustic 1835 adobe where the walls tell stories of artists, poets, lovers, local history, and beauty. Rated one of the best restaurants in Santa Fe, El Farol offers a culinary experience worth savoring. Gratuity not included.
	Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet Donated By: Lorin Erramouspe Abbey Opening Bid: $40 Market Value: $160 Buy Out: $192 Yatahay! Classic tradition abounds in this sliver and turquoise, five-nugget bracelet. This Navajo made bracelet is hand crafted and of fine quality and should be worn daily!
	Bottle of Txakoli Donated By: Manuel Monasterio Opening Bid: $7 Market Value: $18 Buy Out: $22 Txakoli is a dry, crisp, slightly petillant white wine produced in Getaria, on the coast of Gipuzkoa. The vineyards grow on steep slopes that fall directly into the sea. Ernesto Chueka, the owner of Txomin Etxaniz Winery, proudly described how Juan Carlos, King of Spain, wanted to serve Txomin Txakoli at the wedding of his eldest daughter to a Basque sportsman. But the entire year's production was already sold out! After many telephone calls, Chueka gathered enough wine for the occasion. [From The Basque Kitchen by Gerald Hirigoyen]
Lawrence Larragoite, DDS, INC Prosthodontics and General Dentistry 2904 Rodeo Park Dr. East Suite 400B Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 983-3484	Smile Care Package Donated By: Lawrence Larragoite, DDS Opening Bid: $100 Market Value: $470 Buy Out: $564 Get a beautiful smile that will be the envy of your friends! Lawrence Larragoite, DDS, offers this package which includes a clinical exam (no x-rays), teeth cleaning, and bleaching that is certain to give your smile a glow that will be the talk of the town.
The Santa Fe area's oldest established fly fishing school and guide service.	Fly Fishing Guided Tour on Pecos River Donated By: Santa Fe Fly Fishers Opening Bid: $100 Market Value: $425 Buy Out: $510 You and a friend will enjoy this half day guided fly fishing tour down the beautiful Pecos River, just north of Tererro. This trip for two includes your personal guide, refreshments, equipment (e.g. reel, rod, and waders) and all the flies you need to catch your bounty of the day. Must be booked in advance and reservations subject to availability. Visit www.santafeflyfishers.com to learn more.
	Eric Monasterio Original Oil Painting: "Marra" Donated By: Eric Monasterio Opening Bid: $80 Market Value: $400 Buy Out: $480 Marra is the Basque word for Stripe and is the name of this 12x12-inch painting donated by Eric Monasterio. This abstract painting will give a sense of movement and dynamicism to any room, without overwhelming the viewer. See Eric?s work online at www.ericmonasterio.blogspot.com.
	Toledo Sword & Basque Coat-of-Arms Tile Donated By: Spanish Trails, International Opening Bid: $75 Market Value: $250 Buy Out: $300 This Toledo sword, a replica of that used by Francisco Pizarro, reminds one of the strong arm of justice featured in the heraldic shield of the Basque province of Araba. The coat of arms of the Basque Country represent all seven Basque provinces (the provinces of Behe Nafarroa and Nafarroa share one emblem). Together, these two items make a powerful display.
	Paul Morrison Black & White Silver Fine Art Image Donated By: Paul Morrison Opening Bid: $50 Market Value: $250 Buy Out: $300 Santa Fe photographer, Paul Morrison, offers this lovely black and white silver print (9"x12", printed on 11"x14" paper, matted on 16"x20" matboard) which is processed archivally. Paul has been a serious landscape photographer for over sixteen years and has studied under Sam Kimura at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. In addition, he has taken many photography workshops with well-known professional landscape photographers, such as Don Kirby, Carlan Tapp, Stu Levy and Bruce Barnbaum. He continues to study photography at Santa Fe Community College under Joe Emery to refine his skills and shares his talents with a very lucky individual who wins this beautiful fine art image.
	Castro's Gift Certificate Donated By: Paul & Sherry Morrison Opening Bid: $10 Market Value: $25 Buy Out: $30 Castro's, now with two locations on Rodeo and Cerillos, offers Native New Mexico Cuisine with family sized portions at family prices. Specialties of the house include Menudo, Chicharron, and Carne Adovada, and the Sopaipillas are the biggest and best in Santa Fe! Gratuity not included.
	Clare Lighton Photography Donated By: Clare Lighton Opening Bid: $100 Market Value: $310 Buy Out: $372 Clare Lighton's award winning portraits capture the timeless moments of your baby, child, or family. This certificate entitles you to a portrait sitting with up to five people and two prints (one 8x10 and one 5x7). Prints may be black and white or color and will be mounted and ready to frame. See more of Clare's exquisite work on her website: www.clarelighton.com, then purchase this item and capture the joy in your precious child's eyes in an image you will keep for a lifetime.
	Basque Beret Donated By: Suzanne Marie Uberuaga Opening Bid: $8 Market Value: $25 Buy Out: $30 The beret, or "Txapela" in Basque, is more than a hat: it is an important cultural symbol. Champions in any competitive event are called "txapelduna", or the one with the Txapela, as the trophy is often a beret embroidered with the name of the event. Being the color of fiesta red is required attire at the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona! Show your Basque pride as you don this elegant Basque beret.
Drive-Thru Coffee Stand 1103 Cerrillos Rd Santa Fe, New Mexico Suzanne Uberuaga, Owner	Gourmet Coffee, Ten Drinks of Your Choice Donated By: Pony Espresso Drive-Thru Coffee Stand Opening Bid: $10 Market Value: $45 Buy Out: $54 Start your day with a gourmet coffee! This gift card is good for 10 specialty drinks of your choice at Pony Espresso Drive-thru in Santa Fe, including Lattes, Americanos, Frappaccinos, & Fruit Smoothies. Pony Espresso is Basque owned and operated!
	Espeletako Gorria & Padron Pepper Seedlings Donated By: Talon de Gato Farm Opening Bid: $12 Market Value: $25 Buy Out: $30 Grow your own Padron and Espeletako Gorria peppers! The Padron pepper is a small green pepper from Galicia, that you fry briskly in olive oil, salt, and eat as tapas. Every now and then one of them is quite hot, keep your cold beer to hand. The Espeletako Gorria is a red hot pepper from the village of Espelette in the Pays Basque. The seed and the pepper are unavailable outside the village, except from Talon de Gato Farm. Use fresh, or dried and ground, for authentic Basque flavor. Plant out in full sun after your last frost. Visit Talon de Gato Farm every Saturday at Santa Fe Farmers' Market at DeVargas Mall if you want us to grow them for you.
	Freshwater Pearl and Aquamarine Necklace Donated By: Rima Opening Bid: $50 Market Value: $225 Buy Out: $270 This stunning necklace, designed by Rima, is the finishing touch for an elegant gown and a night on the town. Aquamarine, March's birthstone, is considered a symbol of courage and everlasting youth while Pearls, the birthstone of June, are the world's oldest known gems, believed to promote prosperity and long life. According to Arabic legend, pearls form when dewdrops fill with moonlight and fall into the ocean. The beads and clasp are Vermeil, a sterling silver base plated with at least 10K gold at least 2.5 microns thick. The necklace is about 15.5 inches long. Rima's work can be commissioned or purchased at Zephyr (125 East Palace Avenue in Santa Fe).