Annual Peak Harvest Farm Dinner
The Learning Center had made the decision to cancel our annual Farm Dinner this year, in an effort to focus more time and resources on our Save the 70 campaign. To this end, we will be holding a series of small dinner events in Chicago and the suburbs in the coming months. If you are interested in hosting or attending a Save the 70 dinner party, please contact Director of Development & Communications Corinne Reynolds at savethe70@learngrowconnect.org.
~ Thank you to our guests, chefs, volunteers and staff for making our 2010 Peak Harvest Farm Dinner was a deliciously successful event!
~ Schedule of Event
~ Menu
~ Sponsors
~ Note from the Chef
~ Map and Directions
~ Volunteer
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On Saturday, August 14th 2010, Angelic Organics Learning Center hosted the 4th annual Farm Dinner:
Be our guest ~ Dine at the Farm!
Celebrate healthy lands, local food and good company while supporting Angelic Organics Learning Center. Our Farm Dinner guests will experience a seasonal, five-course meal made from freshly harvested local food, lovingly prepared by rising chefs Christine Cikowski and Joshua Kulp of Sunday Dinner.
New this year! This year’s Farm Dinner will feature a pre-event reception at Green Grocer, located at 1402 West Grand Avenue in Chicago, as well as a chartered bus to transport Chicago-area guests to the Farm Dinner from the reception and back. This transportation is optional, and guests are welcome to travel to the farm on their own.
As in previous years, the dinner will take place at Angelic Organics Farm. As in previous years this event is BYOB, so remember to bring your favorite beverage with you.
Event Schedule:
2-3 p.m. Pre-Event Reception at Green Grocer in Chicago
5 p.m. Arrival and Check-In (Bus arrives at Angelic Organics Farm, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia)
5-6 p.m. Cocktail Hour and Music, featuring cocktails by Death's Door Spirits and music by accoustic rock duo The Real Jane Martin.
6-8 p.m. Dinner and Socializing, including short program by Learning Center staff and participants.
8-9 p.m. Coffee and Silent Auction wrap-up
9 p.m. Bus departs for Chicago
11 p.m. Bus arrives at Green Grocer in Chicago
Menu
Cucumber, Melon and Yellow Pepper Gazpacho with Pickled Shrimp
Grilled Peaches and Prosciutto with Farm Greens, Honey Mint Vinaigrette and Shaved Pecorino
Free Form Ravioli with Local Sheep's Milk Ricotta, Heirloom Tomatoes and Basil
Pork Belly* with Fresh Corn Cake, Braised Kale and Pepperonata
Market Raspberries with Lemon Curd and Lavender Cornmeal Cookies
* Fried Farm Egg can be substituted for vegetarian/pork-free option
Event Host Committee: William Zieske, Barbara Rose, Jennifer Mayer, Dave Schroeder
Sponsors
~This event is possible thanks to our generous sponsors~
Sustainable Level
Whole Foods Market
Organic Level
General Mills, Belvidere Plant
In-Kind Sponsors:
Angelic Organics, Green Grocer, Kitemath, Sunday Dinner, UniqueActive, & Death's Door Spirits
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, please view our sponsorship packet.
To Purchase Tickets and Bus reservations online use the Reservations Box at the top right corner of this page.
Volunteers are needed to help with event set-up, food service, registration, and clean-up. To volunteer, please contact event organizer Corinne Reynolds: Email / Phone- 773-288-5462.
(Angelic Organics Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) organization and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law)
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NOTE FROM THE CHEFS: This one-of-a-kind dinner will feature ingredients from Angelic Organics and other local producers. Since weather and other factors can influence the seasonal availability of local ingredients, this menu is subject to change. Guests provide their own beverages. Sorry, vegan menu not available.
