Michael Hepworth
GREEN FEAST: ELITE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHEFS DONATE TALENT TO FIVE-COURSE FARM-TO-TABLE OUTDOOR DINNER BENEFITTING THE ECOLOGY CENTER
San Juan Capistrano, CA(Spiritsman)7/9/13/– – A quintessentially Californian tradition of five years, The Ecology Center, among the first action-oriented environmental organizations in the U.S., will again host its much-anticipated Green Feast at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Notable chefs, organic farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and vintners will delight 200+ supporters of the eco-education facility with hors d’oeuvres using farm-grown, artisanal foods – all sourced within 250 miles – and a family-style four-course outdoor dinner across its lush green expanse.
Green Feast generates funds to support eco-education programs at The Ecology Center, a nonprofit founded and operated by ecologist Evan Marks. The South Orange County learning facility is housed in an historic farmhouse where children, families and adults learn practical ways to grow organic gardens, how to conserve water and energy, and design environmentally responsible living environments. Ardent supporters of the landmark event are sustainability experts, respected leaders of organizations and community leaders from around Southern California.
The al fresco evening begins with an Eco-App Off, in which Orange County’s most notable chefs come together in friendly competition to create hors d’oeuvres for the guests. These chefs include, Aaron Anderson (Harlow’s Fine Cuisine & Craft Cocktails, San Juan Capistrano) Noah Blom (Arc Restaurant, Costa Mesa) Scott Brandon (Linx, Orange) Paul Buchanan (Primal Alchemy, Long Beach) Greg Daniels (Haven Collective, Orange/Costa Mesa/Pasadena) Gina Galvan & Robert Zuetell (Chomp Chomp Nation, Fullerton) Ryan O’Melveny Wilson (Five Crowns/SideDoor, Corona Del Mar) David Pratt (Brick Pizzeria, San Clemente) Debra Sims (Maro Wood Grill, Laguna Beach.) As dusk settles, the twinkling lights surrounding the 200-foot long communal table settings and candles will illuminate four culinary creations entirely prepared in an outdoor kitchen.
As a celebration of local and sustainable food, all ingredients used are sourced within a 250-mile radius of The Ecology Center. With hors d’oeuvres and drinks, guests meander the gardens, enjoy live folk music and community. As the sun sets, attendees sit together around a long communal table (set in front of a 26 acre working organic farm) to enjoy a family-style, four-course dinner celebrating what is seasonal and delicious. As the dinner progresses, hear from participating notable chefs, organic farmers, ranchers, fisherman, winemakers, bakers, and cheese makers involved in the creation of the meal.
Guests will pleasure in the Feast’s color explosion of rich organic fare that is all at once environmentally responsible, beautiful and delicious; the culinary creations of Rich Mead (Sage Restaurant, Newport) Patrick Glennon (Culinary Liberation Front, Santa Monica Seafood) Matt Tobin (True Food Kitchen, Newport) Rob Wilson (Montage, Laguna Beach) Ryan Adams (370 Common, Laguna Beach) and Yves and Elyssa Fournier (Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine, Irvine.)
About Green Feast
Sustainability experts, respected leaders of organizations and community leaders from around Southern California attend Green Feast each year to support programs and operations of The Ecology Center. Tickets for Green Feast are $200 per person for members of The Ecology Center; tickets for non-members are $250. Membership starts at $50 per person; interested individuals may inquire with The Ecology Center at (949) 443-4223. Non-members can purchase tickets either by calling The Ecology Center, or online at theecologycenter.org.
About The Ecology Center
The premier eco-educational facility in Orange County, The Ecology Center engages students, adults, and the entire family in fun, hands-on activities to educate, inspire, and involve people in the stewardship of Southern California’s environment. Through classes, workshops, lectures, festivals and camps at The Center’s historic farmhouse and organic learning landscapes, people learn how to grow organic gardens, improve water stewardship, conserve power and produce renewable energy, reduce waste, and create meaningful and low-impact shelter. These individual actions transform the local community, elevating the health of the environment for future generations, contributing to a diverse, safe, and healthy world with clean air, water, and power. The Ecology Center is located at 32701 Alipaz Street in San Juan Capistrano.
The Ecology Center & Green Fest Tour
A quintessentially Californian tradition of four years, The Ecology Center, among the first action-oriented environmental organizations in the U.S., will again host its much-anticipated Green Feast at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETeF31GZcrw
Notable chefs, organic farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and vintners will delight 200+ supporters of the eco-education facility with hors d’oeuvres using farm-grown, artisanal foods — all sourced within 200 miles — and a family-style four-course outdoor dinner across its lush green expanse.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjGEaWOmE7Y
Michael Hepworth
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