Dinner Under the Oaks
Arts Outreach Board Member Susie Jones graciously hosted Dinner Under the Oaks
beneath the magnificent oak trees behind her home. The complete menu with recipe links
and wine pairing are below. Menus printed by Honey Paper in Los Olivos
Floral Design by Emily Capone
Calligraphy by the multi-talented Susan Silverberg (who also took
the majority of these photos, and happens to cook too!)
Seared Duck Breast with Kale and Grapes
Roasted Grape Jus
(recipe will be posted to the blog very soon!)
After three months of extensive tasting, the winning wines selected were:
Andrew Murray Espérance Rosé
Presqu'ile Sauvignon Blanc
Crawford Family Tin Shack Chardonnay
Hillard Bruce Sun Pinot Noir
Star Lane Astral Cabernet Sauvignon
To read about the top three finalists in each category, as well as the story of
Pig Farmer and chef, Jake O. Francis, of Valley Piggery helped
make the dinner a delicious success.
My favorite horticulturist, Amy Gardner, pitched in to help as well.
Tsar Imperial Ossetra Caviar from Petrossian
Amy assembling the
Throughout the evening, Arts Outreach students and alumni played the piano, sang, and performed. I wish I had done a better job capturing all of the talent, but at least this gives you a ten-second sample of the amazing kids that have benefitted from Arts Outreach. Performing here is Chelsea Chaput, who participated in multiple Arts Outreach Summer Theatre programs.
As I wrote in my previous post about Finding the Best Wine, I was asked this past March to donate a dinner to Arts Outreach that would raise $10,000 to provide art, music and theatre to 3,000 children in the Santa Ynez Valley. We far exceeded our goal, and the dinner was a tremendous success.
This dinner would not have been possible without Susie Jones, who graciously donated her home to host the dinner so that 100% of the money raised would go directly to Arts Outreach. I also owe an enormous thank you to all of the patrons, volunteers, performers, and workers who donated their time and talent to make this a magical night.
I will eventually get the recipes posted on the blog for everything listed on the menu.
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Dinner Uncler the Oaks
Santa Ynez Valley
August 22, 2014
Hors d’oeuvres
Tsar Imperial Ossetra Caviar
Tempura Basil Leaves with Goat Cheese and Marcona Almonds
Watermelon with Mint and Feta
2013 Andrew Murray Espérance Rosé, Curtis Vineyard
First Course
Grilled Lobster Salad
Lemon Fennel Vinaigrette
2013 Presqu’ile Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Maria Valley
Second Course
Seared Diver Scallops
Black Lentils with Chimichurri Sauce
2012 Crawford Family Tin Shack Chardonnay, Rita’s Crown
Third Course
Seared Duck Breast
Sautéed Kale and Grapes
2010 Hilliard Bruce Sun Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills
Fourth Course
Oak Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Veal Reduction
Haricot Verts
2009 Star Lane Astral, Happy Canyon
Dessert Trio
Citrus Tuilles with Fresh Berries
Lemon Sorbet
2012 Kalyra Sticky Wicket Chenin Blanc
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