$150 private party & Persian Cooking Instruction for a family, by a Lab Parent/anthropologist who "loves providing a great meal and a story", at the winner's house or hers (a three course menu choice from Persian cuisine involving pomegranate as the theme ingredient: one of the most potent antioxidants, native to Persia dating back to 4000 years ago. Plus take home recipes and a starter bottle of pomegranate sauce, and an anchor for good memories)

$130 Goodies from Balducci's (including stone fresh mango chutney, olive tapenade, salsa, fig spread, olive oil, double chocolate cocoa, balsamic vinegar, parmesan crisps, popcorn, chips, etc.)

Two bottles of wine (red & white). The red wine is especially picked to go with the pomegranate dish.

5-piece Kitchen Aid Baking Molds (traditional silicone)

Gift Certificates:

• $75 B.R. Guest Restaurants (17 dining destinations including Isabella, Atlantic Grill, Ocean Grill, Blue Water Grill, Blue Fin, Primehouse NY, etc.; www.brguestrestaurants.com)


• $50 Viceroy (French Mediterranean in Gotham! Great weekend brunch, fantastic Tarte Flambe, Valrhona Molton cake, etc.)


• $25 Bamboo 52 (Located in Hell's Kitchen, the restaurant prides itself on Asian culinary adventures; www.bamboo52nyc.com)


• $20 Joe, the Art of Coffee (Multiple locations in NYC for delicious coffees and teas; www.joetheartofcoffee.com)

Gift Cards:

• $50 Whole Foods


• $50 Trader Joeʼs


• $50 Zabarʼs