Cookies!

Gene Burns' 14th annual Holiday Cookie Exchange!

Sponsored by Black Stallion Winery and Cavallo Point Lodge.

Dining Around with Gene Burns presents the 14th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange, live from Cavallo Point Lodge on Saturday December 12, 10 a.m - 1 p.m. 25 contestants will be invited to bring 100 cookies each plus one friend to compete for fantastic prizes at this invitation-only event. 14th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange Saturday December 12 Live from Cavallo Point Lodge. the Bay Area's best vantage point www.cavallopoint.com 1-888-651-2003.

Cookie recipe entry is closed.

Judges include

• Joseph Humphrey, Executive Chef of Cavallo Point Lodge and Murray Circle (their Michelin One Star restaurant.)
• Patty Unterman, author of the San Francisco Foodlovers Guide, reviewer for the Examiner and owner of Hayes Street Grill.

Prizes include

• Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito - Tuck yourself into this new- yet historic property with views of the Bay - and enjoy the cuisine of Michelin rated chef Joseph Humphrey at his Murray Circle Restaurant. Discover why there's no place on earth like Cavallo Point Lodge, an understated, luxury eco-resort lodge in one of America's most popular National Parks. Here is where nature, nurture, culture and adventure intersect. You'll find yourself in a peaceful cove at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, just minutes from San Francisco excitement, Sausalito charm and Marin Headlands activities. Kid-friendly and dog-friendly, Cavallo Point Lodge is the perfect destination for an intimate escape, fun-filled getaway or great family vacation. Named one of the Top 10 New American Landmarks by Travel+Leisure, the Lodge is one of the most romantic locations in the Bay Area and a springboard for Northern California adventures. www.cavallopoint.com 1-888-651-2003
• Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur - perched on the edge of the Pacific ocean, visited by a host of celebrity and royal clientele - you will be welcomed to one of America's greatest properties- and enjoy the cuisine of Sierra Mar's award winning Executive Chef Craig von Foerster, www.postranchinn.com 1-800-527-2200
• Luca with Love! - Visit the town of Yountville in the Napa Valley, home to the newly created Luca Hotel and Spa- and enjoy the comforts created by David and Kathleen Fink.  Relax at their glorious Luca Spa and dine like the Marchese Antinori at Cantinetta Piero. www.hotellucanapa.com 707 944 8080
• Chefs' Holiday Weekend at the Ahwahnee Hotel - enjoy 3 nights in Yosemite- along with a two day Chefs Holiday package great chefs, food and wine! www.yosemitepark.com (801) 559-4884
• Product Prizes: Viking Pro-Stand Mixer from Gourmet Appliance Outlet Meyer Corporation - Culinary Products www.meyer.com Circulon, Anolon, KitchenAid, and Farberware Circulon Bonjour Products Paula Dean