I am a foodie and a chef.
When I cook, there's no food left.
Actually that's a little white lie because I always make an Xtra large batch,
Whether it's grilled watermelon salad or Scampi with Pasta homemade from scratch.
I rarely cook the same thing twice,
So choosing my menu this early won't suffice.
In June, I may not be able to find squid for Calamari,
I might stick to chicken with goat cheese wontons and tamari.
You're welcome to let me know if you have menu restrictions
Or give requests to feed your desires and addictions.
Such as chocolate almond cheesecake,
Or anything else you'd like me to create.

(Swimming before or after the party is welcomed; maybe you'll play pool badminton with me after dinner.)

Have access to a private pool for a children's or an adult party day or evening. This is a volleyball pool, so you can swim laps, fill it to play on both ends. I can put up the volleyball net for volleyball or badminton. I will provide drinks and a light snack. We mutually agree on a date. I have been told several times that this is the auction's best kept secret. I have a really nice shaded (night lit) deck if you want a picnic.

If this is a children's party, you need to be responsible with enough chaperone's.
(Note, no chips or crackers by pool because that creates a steady stream of ants for many days. Adult appetizers with plates are fine.)

A moist, delicious cake. Save it for the Holidays if you can!! Will bake to suit your schedule.

A moist, delicious cake. Save it for the Holidays if you can!! Will bake to suit your schedule.

Gather for a garden party at the Mashburns’ daylily and fern gardens. Wine, beer and appetizers will be served.

A 9x13 pan of homemade gingerbread made with old family recipe. Great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Will bake it to suit your schedule.

Gingerbread snowflakes, guava go-gos, panellets, chocolate ganache thumbprints! Join me for a cooking lesson that is offered virtually by Zingerman’s. My registration is for one device but allows me to have additional participants in my kitchen. I will provide all the ingredients. We’ll bake the cookies with the help of the instructor, and you’ll get part of each batch to take home. Additional descriptions of the cookies can be found at the Zingerman’s Bake! website. Being able to complete everything in one afternoon will require some choreography, so this will be suitable for experienced bakers. I have a cat who may say hi. Tasty nibbles will be available to keep you going through the lesson. The workshop will last all afternoon; plan to be at my place about 12:45-5:30.

Wall mount a TV or monitor. You provide the mount and TV. I make sure it's level and secure.

Are you intrigued by 3D design/printing? Do you wish to develop an app but don't know where to begin? Curious about ChatGPT or simply want to learn how to indent a bullet point in Word? With over 20 years of experience solving technology challenges for Uncle Sam, I'm here to share my expertise with you. Each winning bid ensures you two dedicated hours of my time, though it's likely to be more, given my penchant for rabbit holes. If you're keen to design a 3D part of reasonable size, I'll also print it for you.