Farm to Table Fundraiser Dinner February 22 (4-6pm)
This is going to be an amazing evening.
A collective effort to put on a magical evening for you with a gathering of amazing chefs, music and speakers. We will gather at Hacienda in Carmel valley for an evening that will fill your spirit and remind of all the things you love about our community! It is going to be a night to remember.
Amazing guest chefs are collaborating to create a memorable farm to table menu including Jim Denevan from Outstanding in the fields, Chef Wood from Woodys, Ron Mendoza from Ad Astra, Nick Balla previously from one of my all time favorite restaurants in SF called Bar Tartine, and more! Just added is Todd Fisher from The Meatery - let's see what he does with the vegetarian challenge!!! Bill Bennet from Corral De Tierra.
We are so grateful to have the wonderful Julia Butterfly speaking at our event. Julia is a lifelong activist who is famously known for living in a tree for two years as an act of protest and to save the tree.
THE PROPOSED MENU
APPETIZERS by NICK BALLA
Ad Astra sourdough bread
Happy Girl sourdough crackers
Happy Girl dippin pickles
Sunflower, apple and oat bread
Pee Wee olive and sprouted chickpea hummus
with Big Sur black sage
Liptauer paprika cheese dip:
Happy Girl ricotta cheese,
2024 charred wax pepper harissa, paprika
Mushroom dip:
oyster, shiitake and cinnamon cap mushrooms,
Big Sur red wine vinaigrette
MAINS
Chicory Salad inspired by Jim Denevan
with Olive Oil from Charlie Cascio in Big Sur
Ad Astra Bowl of Bounty Seaside loaf, seeded, olive,
whole wheat, and sprouted rye
Wild Foraged Mushroom Risotto by Chef Wood
Wood Fired Filet of Beet,
Black Truffle Celeriac Puree & Braised Endive
by Todd Fisher
Happy Girl Gigante Beans, Preserved Moroccan Lemons,
Smoked Chilis and Brocollini
DESSERT
Gateau Voyage + Whipped Ricotta + Confit Citrus +
Crushed Pistachios by Bill Bennett
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Special Guest Speakers
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Julia Butterfly Hill
Andy of Mariquita Farms
Roy Pina – Current owner of 173
What a cause! What a night!
You will receive a special goodie bag of a limited edition preserve, letterpress card and tote bag.
A huge thank you to all of the sponsors of this event:
Hacienda family fun center, Jim Denevan from Outstanding in the fields, Chef Wood from Woodys, Ron Mendoza from Ad Astra, Nick Balla previously from one of my all time favorite restaurants in SF called Bar Tartine, Todd Fisher, Julie Capili, Julia Butterfly and all the countless volunteers that helped to make this happen!!!
