Menu from a dinner featuring California Native American cuisine, presented by Chef John Farais, and honored guest Carlo Petrini, founder of the international Slow Food movement, to raise funds for Terra Madre, the greatest gathering of food communities from the world over: www.terramadre.info . Dinner was attended by 25 guests including Peter Coyote.

THE MENU

• Hazelnut and Mesquite Flour Seared Pulled Rabbit on an Acorn Tortilla
• Wild Caught Salmon Tartare on Dulse Flakes, Elderberries, Allium, served with Yucca Chips
• Acorn Gnocchi and Black Walnut Pesto Dusted with Cattail Pollen
• Elderberry and Gravenstein Apple Cold Summer Soup
• Salad variety based upon market availability with a mint Douglas Fir tip Vinaigrette
• Chanterelle Dusted Venison Medallions
• Muscovy Duck Breast with Berry Catsup
• Sea Palm and Pine Nuts
• Late Harvest Pickled Elder Flowers
• Huckleberry Ice Cream on a Sweet Chia Cake
• Prickly Pear Brulee