Fundraiser for California Native Garden Foundation

7 Course Menu offered on August 2, 2008

Amuse Bouche:

  • Mesquite Seared, Roasted and Pulled Rabbit on an Acorn Tortilla

Appetizer

  • Wild Caught King Salmon Tartare
  • With Dulse Flakes,  Elderberries,  Allium, Sunflower oil, diced sun chokes and jicama
  • Served with Yucca  chips

First Course

  • Amaranth Ravioli with Hazel Nut Hummus and Wild Sage Brown Butter

Second Course

  • Native Fruit Soup:  Cold Mango, Chia, Chile Soup

Buffet

Salad Course

  • Native and Wild  Greens based upon availability such as: Dandelion Greens,  Purslane, Nasturtium leaves, Amaranthus, Crabapples, Wood sorrel, Mint
  • Sea Vegetable Salad with oysters, onions, pepitos, white wine verjus

Entrée

  • A Trio of Native Game
  • Venison Medallions with Berry Catsup
  • Muscovy Duck Breast with Elderberries and Apples
  • Wild Mushroom and Bison Pate’  with Blueberries, Pine Nuts served on a bed of Popped Wild Rice

Sides

  • Native Root Gratin
  • Sea Palm and Pine Nuts
  • Yucca cakes
  • Tepary Bean Terrine

Cheese Course

  • A selection of distinguished Artisan Northern California Cheeses

Dessert

  • Prickly Pear Brulee
  • Huckleberry Ice Cream with a sweet Acorn cracker
  • Acorn Brownies
  • Pumpkin Seed Brittle