January 5, 2022
In August of 2020, I started Magnolia Fine Food Co. We make small Batch Artisan Nut Mixes.
https://magnolia-fine-food-company.myshopify.com
January 11, 2019
Catherine Billings is competing in the 2019 Cheesemonger Invitational!
Bay Area native, who is passionate about good food and wine, gardening and my dog Boogie! I’ve been apart of the Bay Area food scene since the 90’s. My love for cheese stared at an Italian Deli in Walnut Creek, where I tasted Exporator for the first time sometime around 1982. I’ve Mongered at Dean and Deluca, Oakville Grocery, Nugget Market and Fisher’s Cheese+Wine.
What does being a cheesemonger mean to you in 3 words or less?
Making people happy
Store: Fisher’s Cheese+Wine
November 22, 2018
Giving Tuesday
November 27th
November 22, 2018
I am now the Head Cheese Monger at Fisher’s Chesse + Wine in Larkspur CA
September 7, 2015
New Funding raising program!
Nugget e script! I will be handing out Nugget script cards in the near future.
Shop at Nugget and help me fund my campaign.
July 4, 2015
Working at Nugget Market in Tiburon as the Cheese Dept. Manager and loving it! I've been there for almost one yr.
Nugget is a wonderful company to work for! My heath is great, as the Doctors call me "The Transplant Poster Child"
I still face financial challenges due to the high cost of the medications that I have to take for the rest of my life. I need to focus on more fund raising projects!!
December 3, 2013
Remember Giving Tuesday - Dec. 3rd.
Purchasing Heirloom Seeds will help me with uninsured Transplant related expenses.
November 28, 2013
Seeds have arrived! Shipping out orders this week!
November 18, 2013
THANK YOU for all the seed orders! Seed Savers had confirmed my order, and I will be sending the out soon!
November 12, 2013
A Tax Benefit for You, A Health Benefit for Cathy Billings
As the holidays are almost upon us, please consider a tax-deductible end of year contribution to HelpHOPELive in honor of Cathy Billings to help with medical bills.
November 6, 2013
Heirloom Seeds Sales for the Holidays!
October 9, 2013
Heirloom Seed Sales- On Going!!!
Heirloom Seed Collection Fund Raiser
Plant and enjoy a Heirloom Garden!
I am an avid gardener who enjoys the growing organic heirloom varieties. I have been a member of Seed Saver's Exchange for many years and am amazed by all the heirloom varieties that exist!
As you all know, I am an unemployed Kidney Transplant patient who is faced with costly Immunosuppressant medications, labs, and doctor’s visits.
To help with these expenses, a fundraising campaign in my honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southwest Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Your purchase is greatly appreciated.
Part of my fund raising efforts is selling Heirloom Seed Collection from Seed Saver Exchange and Kitchen Gardens.
Growing heirloom seeds can cultivate one's curiosity in gardening, history, nutrition, biodiversity, organics, and the culinary arts.
All seed collections are $10 each
#1 Big Salad Bowl
#2 Container Magic
#3 Kids Favorites
#4 Pizza Party
#5 Heritage Collection
#6 Flower Collection
Kitchen Garden - $38.00
I have attached pictures of my garden – the seed collection information as well as an order form for you gardeners, who wish to place any order.
Please write Checks to : HelpHopeLive - in memo area "In honor of Cathy Billings
please send checks to: Cathy Billings
576 Willow Ct
Benicia, CA. 94510
Thank you in advance
Cathy
October 9, 2013
In May, I started working at Oakville Grocery in the Napa Valley. I am the Catering specialist and Cheese Monger. I enjoy paring wine and chesses for our customers as well as put together platters for local Wineries!
May 10, 2013
Heirloom Seed Sales
Heirloom Seed Collection Fund Raiser
Plant and enjoy a Heirloom Garden!
I am an avid gardener who enjoys the growing organic heirloom varieties. I have been a member of Seed Saver's Exchange for many years and am amazed by all the heirloom varieties that exist!
As you all know, I am an unemployed Kidney Transplant patient who is faced with costly Immunosuppressant medications, labs, and doctor’s visits.
To help with these expenses, a fundraising campaign in my honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southwest Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Your purchase is greatly appreciated.
Part of my fund raising efforts is selling Heirloom Seed Collection from Seed Saver Exchange and Kitchen Gardens.
Growing heirloom seeds can cultivate one's curiosity in gardening, history, nutrition, biodiversity, organics, and the culinary arts.
All seed collections are $10 each
#1 Big Salad Bowl
#2 Container Magic
#3 Kids Favorites
#4 Pizza Party
#5 Heritage Collection
#6 Flower Collection
Kitchen Garden - $38.00
I have attached pictures of my garden – the seed collection information as well as an order form for you gardeners, who wish to place any order.
Please write Checks to : HelpHopeLive - in memo area "In honor of Cathy Billings
please send checks to: Cathy Billings
576 Willow Ct
Benicia, CA. 94510
Thank you in advance
Cathy
April 21, 2013
Last Minute - Fund Raiser Yard Sale
Spring - Renewal
Eliminating Clutter, and Fund Raising
Funds are tight so I went into to action earlier in the week. A Spring Renewal - Gathered up a ton of stuff I don't need and had a Yard Sale Today! I also talked about Organ Donation and my Transplant to many of my yard sale visitors.
It was hard work and I am bet, but it was well worth the hard work.
January 16, 2013
Norma Jean
Goodbye Norma Jean
Yesterday I said Good Bye to My Sweet Norma Jean. Norma came to me six years ago, after my Brother Brian died. I made him a promise that I would always be here for her. Norma was my Brother's everything. Once she was with me, I quickly realized what a special little dog she was. She was adored by all who knew her. Norma lived 17.5 spirited years and will be missed by all who knew her
January 24, 2012
Laid off from Nordstrom
I have unfortunately been laid off from Nordstrom, effective, 1/31/12. I was so excited to go back to work, but business is very slow this time of year and there aren't any hours for me.
There may be a silver lining, as I have had a few interviews and may get a better job closer to home.
Thank you for all your support!
November 1, 2011
I'm back to work!
I was hired at Nordstrom, Stoneridge Mall, in Pleasanton CA. I am an sales associate in the Fashion Jewelry dept. I feels great to be back in the swing of things! I am making new friends and meeting great people every day!
