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Event: Kingston, ON, CanadaFINGER FOOD SUGGESTED BY THE YEAR OF THE FLOOD
Zeb’s Devilled Eggs:
Zeb got his eggs from the pigeons on his roof, but our recipe is from Graeme Gibson and involves hens
Pilar’s Stuffed Mushroom Caps:
Direct from the Gardener Mushroom Beds
SecretBurgers:
“Because Everyone Loves a Secret” - nobody knew what was in SecretBurgers, but ours are made with beef!
Mo’Hair on a Skewer:
(basically, lamb kebabs)
Pigoon on the Moon:
(do bbq pork squares on pastry or toast rounds)
Gardener Locovoracious Fare,
from Community Harvest’s own garden… (Vegetable finger food can include the standard carrot sticks, cauliflower & broccoli, zucchini sticks, etc.
Nuts are always good.
Toby’s Honey Cake
( I have a recipe if they like, but there are lots; can be served in cubes, easy to pick up because it’s dense)
Lemon Merinque Facial Tarts,
from the AnooYoo Spa, where the skin products are edible
Ren’s Joltbars
(do Nanaimo bars or any kind of cookie bars you make in a pan & cut into oblong)
Adam One’s Sumach Lemonade
Event: Ottawa, ON, Canada
FEATURING LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD BY THYME AND AGAIN
Adam One’s Elderberry and Cranberry Sangria:
(with or without wine)
STARTERS:
Zeb’s SecretBurger Stash - now 99% Rakunk-Free!
Mo’Hair and Vegetarian options available: (Lamb Burgers or Veggie Burgers with local Sprouts and Tomato Chutney)
served with a selection from Toby’s Ararat:
Mini Pickled Quail Eggs in Mason Jars with Spiced Pecans, Dates, Apricots and Cherries
MAIN COURSE:
1. Gardener’s Choice: Pilar’s Mushroom Extravaganza
(Wild Mushroom Ragout with Apple Cider in Phyllo Basket)
or
2. ChickieNobs Supreme
(Herb and Pepper Crusted Supreme of Chicken with White Truffle Infused Mushroom Sauce)
Main course includes the following Garden Botanics and Edible Weeds:
Adam Thirteen’s Warm Lentil Salad
(with Heirloom Golden and Red Beets, Carrots, Spinach, Wild Mushrooms, and Pickled Radish)
and
Ren’s Brown Butter Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Root Vegetables
plus
Nuala’s Freshly Baked Artisan Bread
DESSERT:
Eve Eleven’s Delectable Desserts:
A selection of Zucchini, Carrot and Honeycakes with Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
and
Lucerne’s “Better than Happicuppa” Beverages
(Organic Coffee, Decaf, Tea and Herbal Tea)
Event: Calgary, AB, Canada (September 29, 2009)
Catered by Cookbook Co. Caters!
APPETIZERS:
Tarragon Infused Devilled Quail Eggs with a Dusting of Fennel Pollen
Wild Mushroom Risotto Croquettes with a Melting Bocconcini Center
Secret Brioche Burgers with Spring Creek Beef, Gorgonzola Aioli and Arugula
Cakadu Lamb Pops with Fairwinds Yogurt and Mint Tzatziki
Grilled Vegetable Platter with Hazelnut Romesco Dipping Sauce
Rosemary Scented Nut and Honey Caramel Bars
BEVERAGES:
Chinook Honey Meade
Cucumber and Rose Scented Lemonade
Sumach Lemonade
