Dinner for eight (8) adults, prepared fresh and hosted in a private home in Big Bear by a Greek family. You are sure to enjoy this authentic meal. Expires 12/31/2022. Please arrange date well in advance with hosts.

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Appetizers

Kamara Olives with Sheep Milk Feta and Pita Wedges toasted with olive oil

Main Dishes

Greek Spaghetti with browned butter and Parmesan Cheese

Garlic Roast Leg of Lamb

Moussaka eggplant with a savory meat sauce and topped with Bechamel cheese.

Dessert

Galaktoboureko, a sweet semolina custard baked in filo.

* If fresh ingredients are not available, courses may change. Schedule at least 3 weeks in advance.

Donated by Drew and Donna Pappas

Have you tasted the sweet creations at Sister My Sister Bake Shop? Oh so delicious and beautifully decorated. Cakes to die for (but, please don't!)

The sisters take much pride in the quality of their products, and it shows. Perfect for a valentine's sweet treat! Call 2 weeks in advance to pre-order and for pickup time. Gift certificate for $25.

Donated by Sister My Sister Bake Shop

Use this $25 gift certificate for anything Wyatt's Saloon offers. (Hint, they have a great chef). Cocktails, food and at the Convention Center, lots of line dancing with your sweetie!

Donated by Wyatt's Saloon at The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake

This beautiful red satin box alone is worth bidding on! With four (4) pounds of See's Candies chocolates, it is the perfect Valentine's gift. You are sure to raise your "love level" when your Valentine receives this box.

Donated by Stephen Cain Music

Enjoy tantalizing cuisine with a menu of options surely to entice any diner. We love the brussel sprouts with that amazing sauce, but feel free to order what you like. You will not be disappointed in the food, service or value. Gift certificate for $100.

Donated by the Oakside Restaurant and Bar

For a romantic, cozy atmosphere for dinner, Sweet Basil, located west of the Village off the Boulevard, offers wonderful cuisine and wine making your evening out a very special one. Gift certificate for $50.

Donated by Sweet Basil Bistro

"Love" is a strong word that's sometimes hard for men to say. Entangling, complicated emotional loops can sometimes choke men up when they try to form that simple syllable (love), unless the next word is "Bacon."

In a sealed wooden (Man) Crate with a laser-etched crowbar, you will find:

Carnivore Candy Jalapeno Bacon Jerky, 2 oz
Carnivore Candy Old Fashioned Maple Bacon Jerky, 2 oz
Bourbon Bacon Seasoning Grinder, 3.7 oz
Sir Francis Bacon Peanut Brittle, 3 oz
Terrapin Ridge Farms Hot Pepper Bacon Jam, 11 oz

Donated by Orange Coast Title Company

Slugging through winter and COVID this year? Would 10 bottles of wine help? We think so. This artisan basket includes five (5) bottles of 2019 Bogle Chardonnay and another five (5) bottles of 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon. Get a food basket from the auction to accompany your wine sipping, or chugging, as the case may be! Enjoy!

Donated by Community Market

Coffee fans, you will love these four pounds of coffee, roasted right here in Big Bear at the Big Bear Coffee Roasting Company.

Includes:

Mother's Camp - hazelnut, chocolate and almond

Fog Lifter - Sumatra, Columbian, Brazilian and French blend

Mountain Magic - vanilla and cinnamon

Cowboy Joe - Keyna, Costa Rica, Brazil and French coffee blend

Visit donor Cafe Crepe to use this $50 gift certificate towards their delicious sweet and savory crepes. Try the buckwheat crepes! Included is a 12-oz bag of coffee beans.

You will find tempting dishes featuring all cuisines at this lake-view restaurant. In the warm months, get a seat outside to watch the sunset over the lake. $50 Gift Certificate. No expiration date.

Donated by Santana & Mavericks Unique Crafted Foods Restaurant

When we say "Ultimate," we aren't kidding around. This generous package is quite simply a GIANT LOVE gift! Expires 2/14/2023.

Package includes:

$1500 towards lodging at any Visit Big Bear partner lodging

$500 credit towards any Visit Big Bear partner restaurant

$500 credit for any Visit Big Bear activities partner business.

Treat yourself and your sweet petunia with a memorable trip to Big Bear, where we will be waiting for you!

Donated by Visit Big Bear

If you don't have a celebration coming, PLAN ONE! Enjoy these party-supplies including red and white placemats and two glass tumblers.

Check out the selection of adult beverages including Pacific Rim Riesling, Prosecco Champagne, Windsor Vineyards Selected Red wine, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, Bacardi Anejo Cuatro, and Moscato.

Look for a new dessert recipe in Food & Wine Staff Favorites Desserts. There's a squirrel candle, a bottle opener, a luxury gold pen with a tap pad, a Bird on Tree Candle Holder, and a pair of Black and Red Bear Paw earrings.

Donated by Bruin Trojan Realtors, Inc., Janet Stevens-Moore

Before you head out for a romantic dinner, enjoy this assortment of sweet and savory snacks with a bottle of almond-flavored sparking wine and two red heart glasses. There's a very sweet "Love" sign included.

Includes a $100 gift certificate to Oakside Restaurant and Bar.

Donated by Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (Hospital)

We're betting this $50 gift certificate for donuts won't last long. But, oh the sheer pleasure of biting down on a freshly baked donut with your coffee. This writer loves the blueberry donuts here.

Donated by Dank Donuts

Mountain Transit has donated this attractive basket with gourmet food and rose scented items. Winning this basket will certainly make your Valentine giggle with happiness!

A metal grape leaf basket includes heart pasta, red pepper and ricotta pasta sauce, petite heart pillows, artisan beer bread mix, salted caramel hot cocoa mix, Comfort & Joy tea, raspberry fruit spread, and veggie roaster seasoning.

There's also a metal napkin and soap holder, rose napkins, Royal Rose hand soap and a decorative plant strand.

Donated by Mountain Transit

Enjoy an extensive variety of teas and sweeter-than-sweet baked goods and savory sandwiches with your Valentine for breakfast. Includes five (5) gift certificates totaling $100. Coffee, tea and a sweet roll to get your day started - or end your day on a high note!

Donated by The Tea & Coffee Exchange

Grab your friends for a pizza party at Village Pizza, where you will find the tastiest pizza anywhere! Be sure to reserve well in advance as this place stays busy!. Gift certificate for $100. Expiration date 2/14/2023.

Donated by Village Pizza

This basket includes a Josh Chardonnay, a Josh Cabernet Sauvignon, two (2) wine glasses, two (2) Carr's Crackers, two (2) Salami/Sausage, two (2) Kerrygold Cheeses, a Giant Hershey's Kiss, a box of Conversation Hearts, a "Seduce" candle scented with Patchouli and Anise, and a cutting board with tools.

Donated by Maureen Auer, member, Chamber Board of DIrectors