Our good friend and stellar community member needs your help as she battles aggressive stage 3 bilateral breast cancer. If you can help spread the word as this is not only a great way to help her and her loved ones, but also yourself as you can enjoy these amazing packages while you wish her on her way to wellness.
Thank you to all that have donated and we look forward to hearing of your experiences. BID BID BID! We are counting on you all! Cassandra
BID, BID, BID TO SUPPORT CHEF TINA FINEZA
From noon on October 6 through noon on October 19 the public can log on to the auction website and bid on unique travel and food packages donated by Chef Tina’s friends and colleagues. The auction will start with three confirmed packages and it is anticipated that more will be added as they are confirmed. The public are encouraged to check the auction site (http://miseenplace.eflea.ca/ ) and Mise En Place’s Facebook page daily to see what new prizes have been added.
Package 1 – Experience Victoria
- Hotel Grand Pacific – One night’s accommodation and a Spa treatment at SORA Spa.
- Ulla Restaurant– $75 Gift Certificate for Dinner.
- Butchart Gardens– Admission & Afternoon Tea is served in the Spring and Summer. It’s a traditional repast, made popular in England hundreds of years ago. We offer it as an afternoon indulgence or as a lunch. Afternoon Tea includes warm traditional delicacies, savory tea sandwiches and house-made sweets.
- Vancouver Island vs The World by Donna Marie Lynch
Package 2 – Peninsula Getaway
- Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa – One night’s accommodation. “The only thing we overlook is the ocean.”
- Sea Cider Farm & Cider House – A cider tasting experience for two featuring a Long Flight and Artisan Lunch Plate. Long Flight includes samples of Wild English, Kings & Spies, Bramble Bubbly, Pippins, Rumrunner, Pommeau, Pomona plus a seasonal cider and cider cocktail. The Artisan Lunch Plate highlights local pairings of cheese, breads, charcuterie, spreads, and a sweet treat.
- Butchart Gardens– Admission & Afternoon Tea is served in the Spring and Summer. It’s a traditional repast, made popular in England hundreds of years ago. We offer it as an afternoon indulgence or as a lunch. Afternoon Tea includes warm traditional delicacies, savory tea sandwiches and house-made sweets.
- Vancouver Island vs The Worldby Donna Marie Lynch
Package 3 – Two Days in Sensational Seattle
- Fairmont Olympic Hotel– Two-night stay for two in the Executive Suite with daily breakfast , Some restrictions apply – expires October 2015, not valid for use in July or August.
- Shanik– Dinner for 2 at this award-winning modern-Indian restaurant by Vij’s co-owner Meeru Dhalwala
Package 4 – Les Dames Do Dinner for You
A fabulous dinner for 8 people prepared in your home by chef and crew fromLes Dames d’Escoffier(alcohol not included). Turn a special occasion in to gala dinner for your best friends.
- Valid for 6 months from date of purchase
- Event date to be mutually agreed upon
- No weekends in December
Bid, bid, bid to support Chef Tina and you could be the winner of one of the above, and more starting today at noon on
http://miseenplace.eflea.ca/
Background:
Chef Tina Fineza was diagnosed with aggressive stage 3 bilateral breast cancer in June of 2014. Tina’s treatment consists of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation which will result in her taking a leave of absence from her company, Service Excellence, for a minimum of 1 year. Although this prognosis is severe, Tina’s passion and drive will see her through this challenging time. Her years spent working with fellow chefs she admired in kitchen brigades throughout Vancouver such as Lumière, Diva at the Met and Bin 942 have provided her with the building blocks she needs to face this battle. Your love, support and financial help will lessen the strain of the exhausting journey ahead. We leave you with one of Tina’s favourite quotes: “Not Everybody can be famous. But everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.” – Martin Luther King
