Sample Organic and
Sustainable Cocktail Dinner

In Honor of
Eileen and Christopher
Wedding Reception
St. Stephen's Church, Belvedere


Saturday, September 18, 2004
120 Adults and 15 Children
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Organic and Sustainable Menu

Passed Hors d' oeuvres

Zucchini Involtini
grilled strips of organic Zucchini
filled with Cypress Grove Chevre, Sun-dried Tomato
and Basil with toasted Pistachios
(Zucchini - Nojoqui Farms, Buelton, CA)


Romesco Potato Cups
roasted Red Potato cups filled with Spanish Sauce of roasted Red Peppers,
Almonds, Garlic and Herbs garnished with a Thyme Leaf
(Potatoes - CAL Organic Farms, Bakersfield, CA)
(Peppers - Capay Farms, Capay, CA)


Grilled Wild Salmon Skewers
Wild Alaskan Salmon marinated in Olive Oil, Garlic and Black Olives
served with a Spanish Salsa Verde over Saffron Israeli Couscous Pilaf
(Wild King Salmon - Alaska)


Pre-Set Salad

Butter Lettuce Salad
with roasted Comice Pears, spiced Almonds,
Gorgonzola and reduced Port Vinaigrette
(Butter Lettuce - Perry Farms, Fremont, CA)
(Pears - Kennedy Ranch, Santa Cruz County)


Buffet Dinner

Seared Breast of Free Range Chicken
with roasted Pepper Caper Relish and Savory
with Kamut Herb Pilaf
(Chicken - Petaluma Poultry Free Range Chicken)
(Kamut - Organic, but no farm listed)


Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Cinnamon Cap and Chanterelle Mushrooms with Pine Nuts, Thyme and Ricotta
with a Sherry-Shallot Cream Sauce
(Mushrooms - wild harvested from Canadian Woodlands)


Accompaniments

Heirloom Potato and Spinach Gratin
with aged Gruyere and Fontina
(Potatoes - CAL Organic Farms, Bakersfield, CA)


Saute of Blue Lake Beans
with Hazelnuts, Thyme, Brown Butter
and toasted Breadcrumbs
(Blue Lake Beans - Lake Side Organic)


Fresh Bread
offered with Herb Butter


Dessert

Wedding Cake
(provided by client)


Coffee and Tea Service

Children's Menu

Carrot and Celery Sticks
with Ranch Dressing

House Made Macaroni and Cheese
with Cheddar, Parmesan, Gouda and Ramano

Chicken Nuggets
house made Buttermilk marinated Chicken Nuggets
with Honey Mustard, Ranch and Ketchup
(Chicken - Petaluma Poultry Free Range Chicken)

Tatar Tots
with Ketchup
(Cascadian Farms)







Zucchini Involtini