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A Tasteful Pursuit

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Seattle, WA

Thanks to you, the evening was a success

Share Our Strength’s A Tasteful Pursuit at The Herbfarm was an extraordinary evening for Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger. The evening began with a cocktail reception and was followed by an extraordinary meal prepared by the following chefs:

HOSTS

Ron Zimmerman, Carrie Van Dyck and Executive Chef Keith Luce, The Herbfarm

GUEST CHEFS

Jerry Traunfeld, formerly of The Herbfarm, soon to be of Poppy, Seattle, WA
Matt Dillon, Sitka and Spruce, Seattle, WA
Celina Tio, The American Restaurant, Kansas City, MO
Roberto Donna, Bebo Trattoria and Galileo, Washington, DC

Special Guest Larry Stone, Master Sommelier; two-time recipient of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Service.

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The Menu for the Evening Was as Follows:

Hors d’œuvres
Reception: Nibbles & Sips
Foie Gras Profiteroles with Tart Cherry Glaze - Totem Cellars Icy Viognier
Puget Sound Octopus Sushi with Pickled Lady Apple - Momokawa Silver Sake
Quinault Steelhead Two Ways with White Sturgeon Caviar - Argyle Brut Foam
Keith Luce

1^st Course
Tasteful Pursuits
Curry Leaf Vada with Herbed Yogurt
Goat Cheese, Nettle, and Green Garlic Blintz with Candied Yellowfoot Chanterelles
Lamb’s Tongue Confit with Lentils, Toasted Cumin, Parsley and Blood Orange
Matthew Dillon and Jerry Traunfeld

2^nd Course
Canelloni di Baccala’ alla Salsa di Cipolle
Salt Cod Cannelloni with Sweet Onion Sauce, Sweet Tomato, Capers, and Olive Oil
Roberto Donna

3^rd Course
Roast Breast of Squab
With Cinnamon Confit Leg, Herbfarm Parsnips, Mustard Greens, and Juniper
1999 ADELSHEIM PINOT NOIR, BRYAN CREEK, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
Celina Tio

4^th Course
Duo of Anderson Ranch Lamb
Grilled Lavender “Kabobs” and Garlic Studded Leg with Douglas Fir Salt, Rosemary Panisse, and a Ragout of Morels and Early Spring Vegetables
Keith Luce

5^th Course
Blue Cheese & Black Walnut Gelato Rogue River Blue & Black Walnut Gelato with Sage Beignets and Port Syrup
Keith Luce

Dessert Menu
Trio of Spiced Desserts Early Rhubarb Poached with Celery Seed on Angelica Cream
Spiced Cornmeal Zepolle with Yogurt-Rose-Cardamom Sauce
Nutmeg Ice Cream, Dates, Controne Chili & Chocolate
Jerry Traunfeld

Brewed Coffees, Teas & Infusions

A Selection of Small Treats