Corn, the Golden Essence of Summer and Okra, A Garden Giant-GROW AND GRAZE AUGUST 27TH
Corn’s versatility is endless, lending a festive look to almost any dish. Discover the delectable potential of this simple vegetable. Savor its natural sweetness in a menu packed with everything from delicious openers to breads, chowders and desserts.
Okra is best described by award-winning chef, Michael W. Twitty, as “a globetrotter that dances so well with tomatoes, onions and corn that nobody remembers a time when the four did not carouse the kitchens of the Afro Atlantic world in search of lusty steam and the heat of a hot chili pepper looking to dance, too.”
Tuesday, August 27th
A “Grow and Graze” Event Hosted by Raincatcher’s Garden of Midway Hills
10:00 – 11:00am * 11001 Midway Road * Church Sanctuary
Panel Discussion Led by Raincatcher’s Dallas County Master Gardener Vegetable Experts
(Master Gardeners earn up to two CEUs)
Immediately following the program please join us in the Community Hall for a Picnic-style Lunch
11:15 – 12:30
$15 per person, Reserved seating for 60, Tickets on sale July 24th, 10am, Deadline August 20th
Menu
Santa Fe Corn Soup Garnished with Fresh Oregano, Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Fried Okra Pods with Pickle Aioli
Fresh Corn Cakes with Heirloom Tomato Relish and Tarragon Crème Fraiche
Warm Okra and Red Onion Salad with Pine Nuts
Esquites: Mexican Street Corn Salad Cups
Breadbasket Sampler: Cheddar Dill Cornbread, Corn & Jalapeno Muffins, Fresh Okra Muffins
Sweet Corn and Hazelnut Crunch Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Sweet Corn Ice Cream with Blackberry Verbena Sauce
Linda Alexander
All members of the public invited for lunch with a reservation or just come for the free lecture. Reservations thru the eventbrite link above open at 10am, Wednesday, July 24th.
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