Cooking for a Cause - Room to Read Fundraiser February 4, 2010

Join Parties That Cook® and Crushpad Winery for an evening of delicious food and wine at Cooking For a Cause, an evening benefitting Room to Read. Room to Read is an international education non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the life-long gift of education to millions of children across the developing world.

Guests will be greeted with a nibble and a glass of wine before enjoying an informal tour of the winery and sampling original Crushpad wines. Guests will then be treated to a lively introductory cooking lesson featuring tips such as the fastest way to dice an onion without a tear. In small groups, learn to cook international small plates inspired by the flavors of Southeast Asia and India, all while sipping wine and listening to upbeat music. After dinner, Room to Read Founder John Wood will share the organization’s story and why he has dedicated his life to providing much needed educational resources to children in Asia and Africa. All ticket purchases and proceeds will go directly to Room to Read.

This event is limited to 200 guests. Tickets are not tax deductible, but donations made at the event are.
February 4 Menu
Coconut Blini with Cilantro Lime Creme Fraiche*
Indian-Spiced Lamb Burgers with Cucumber-Lemon Raita
Peanut and Coconut Wontons with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce*
Lettuce Cups with Gingery Minced Pork*
Curried Flatbread with Mango Currant Chutney*
Fiery Prawns with Mint-Jalapeno Chutney
Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting*
* These items are or can be made vegetarian.

For more information call Parties That Cook at 1-888-907-2665 or email [email protected].
NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

About Crushpad
Crushpad is a San Francisco-based custom winemaking facility with over 5,000 clients including wine enthusiasts, professional winemakers, wine bars, retailers and restaurateurs. Crushpad specializes in small-lot, luxury wine production from California, Oregon and Washington’s most notable vineyards. The company was founded in 2004 by wine industry veterans and technology industry refugees determined to liberate winemaking from its traditional stereotypes of impossible wealth, expansive chateaus and Golden Retrievers. For more information about Crushpad call Hayden Moulds at 415-864-4232 x231 or visit www.crushpadwine.com.
*NO REFUNDS, unless advance notice is given and ticket can be resold prior to event taking place.

Official Website: http://www.partiesthatcook.com/events/san-francisco-bay-area-cooking-classes/cooking-for-a-cause-%11-room-to-read-fundraiser-%11-san-francisco/