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| Submitted by Stefan Lehmann on Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
| Filed under Slow Food Events |
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 STINGING NETTLE FESTIVAL (and other spontaneous greens of Spring)
SATURDAY APRIL 17: GOURMET DINNER
SUNDAY APRIL 18: LUNCH AND DISCOVERY WALK
WHERE? FAIRBURN FARM, DUNCAN
CHEF: MARA JERNIGAN,
SLOW FOOD LEADER: DON GENOVA |
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Saturday, April 17, 2010 through Sunday, April 18, 2010 |
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11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Don't be wary of the Stinging Nettle. It's a dynamic plant - often considered a weed - found in every backyard that actually has powerful medicinal health benefits. Nettle is a versatile and delicious wild food and it's free!
Slow Food offers it's members and friends an opportunity to learn more about how to recognize, gather and use this wonderful plant. And become familiar with other spontaneous greens of spring.
5 Course Nettle Dinner Menu Saturday April 17 at 7 pm
Chef and Slow Food Canada president Mara Jernigan opens up her culinary studio and elegant dining room for a 5-course dinner experience featuring local products from the Slow Food Ark Of Taste. Reservations a must! Call: 250-746-4637.
$55 for Slow Food Members, $65. For Not Yet Members
1st. Spontaneous Spring Greens with Hilary's Goat Cheese and Nettle Tart Vin Cotto and Venturi Schulze Vinaigrette
2nd. Stinging Nettle Gnocchi with Nodding Onion Butter
3rd. Fennel and Coriander Crusted Halibut Cheeks with Sorrel Sauce, Leek and Rutabaga Slaw
4th. Rabbit Ballontine and Roasted Rabbit Loin "Chops", Squash Timbale and Sautéed Kale
5th. Rhubarb Crostada with home made Sweet Sicily Ice Cream
Spring Fling Getaway: B & B Accommodation Specials Include a Gourmet Breakfasts for Two.
One night: Stay Friday or Saturday night-Any room $125+
Two nights: Stay both nights-Any room $200. + taxes for two nights
Sunday April 18 The Nettle Walk (And Other Spontaneous Greens of Spring) at the glorious Fairburn Farm, Duncan
Drop in 11 am to 3 pm
$5 members. $10 others.
Includes taste workshops, guided walks, observations on the nettle's medicinal uses, gathering tips and nettle tea. Taste! Walk! Learn about the Stinging Nettle, Miner's Lettice, Ox Eye Daisy, Horse Tail and more.
Curious about nettle pizza from a wood-fired oven, nettle soup, tart and more? Plan to have lunch at Fairburn's Stinging Nettle Café set up especially for the event. Menu ranges from $5 to $15 for a unique and delicious treat.
Call 250-746-4637 for more info or to reserve your place at the table. |
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Festival of the Stinging Nettle...and other spontaneous greens of spring.
