Presidential Inaugural Menu - A Wandering Feast

Inauguration Menu - A Wandering Feast: 919-683-1244
The foods on this menu are the Obama’s favorites, some are variations, others deconstructed.
$38 Per Person, Nine item menu, 20 person Minimum, 1 per category, set up and delivery no labor or service.
50% deposit is required with minimum 7 – 10 day notice to secure date.
A Wandering Feast promotes sustainable communities & hires Partners for Youth students.
GASTRONOMIC Note: we will advise for a well balanced menu. We will deliver your menu on platters for service. Any item listed that seems to be a pass Hors d’Houvres w/labor will be adjusted for buffet without labor.
We recommend the buffet approach to small plates, self service, High quality paper and colorful napkins in lieu of rentals.

The Presidential Inaugural Menu: All ingredients are sustainably produced where possible.

I. Obama Chili in (or with) Pacific Rim Soup Spoons topped with Sour Cream or, *Chili Natchitoches (traditional southern pastry w/Chili Obama – requires baking)

II. Guacamole w/Tortillas or Tortilla Chips or, *"Pupus" (Hawaiian appetizers) – this counts as three items (think food groups), pick three: 1. Hawaii Chicken and Pineapple Sate 2. Roasted Onion and Macadamia Hummus 3. Shrimp Ono Nui with Teriyaki-Coconut-Pineapple Relish 4. Baby Back Spare Ribs w/Hawaiian glaze (add $2.00)

III. Kona Kampachi (Yellow Tail) ceviche in endive (add $2.00 and market) Or, Tuna Croustade (Tuna with Cornichon) Tatar sauce or, *Salmon or Tilapia Mtuza Wa Samaki (Kenyan Curried fish) over Greens (Sukuma Wiki)

IV. Shrimp and Grits (scallion grits stuffed Shrimp) Or, Shrimp & MAC Cheese Fondue with Sun dried Tomato and Crocottes (a baked dish) Or, Mini Maryland Blue Crab Cakes with caper Sauce or, *Shrimp with Sun dried Tomato-slivered Roast Garlic Marmalade

V. Herb-crusted grass-fed Tenderloin with Potato Cakes or, *Maui Beef Filet with Forest mushroom sauce served w/ goat cheese mashed potatoes Or, Roast Tenderloin of Beef TexMex red chili sauce

VI. *A Display of Fresh breads, Tortillas and Dinner Rolls

VII. *Ugali-Tamales in Banana Leaf w/Chicken (Ugali is the Kenyan national dish – African Polenta) Or, Chicken-Pineapple Sate Hawaii or, Goat with tortillas and salsa (available at market)

VIII. *Organic Broccoli and Roasted Vegetables (a medley of roasted and caramelized vegetables) w/dipping sauce Or, Carrot-broccoli Mousse or, Broccoli & Four Cheese “Chicago” thin crust pizza

IX. *Lattice Apple Pie and Peach cobbler a la mode (vanilla ice cream and toasted Almond slivers) Or, Hawaiian chocolate shells with coconut sorbet and Flan or, Assorted Sweets AWF

X. Kenyan coffee and Nicorettes (obviously we cannot serve these but we liked the idea)

Yellowtail is a member of the Amberjack family - an Obama favorite - Thanks Kelly from Kona Blue water our friends in Hawaii.
NOTE: Items with an asterisk are recommended
Labor (if desired) is dependant on guest count at $100 per person for 4 hours.
Rentals if required are additional and must be arranged in advance and billed direct.
Event Space – The Chameleon on Chapel Hill Road is available for your Inaugural event.

A Cuban Dinner in Chapel Hill by AWF

Menu:

Hors d'ouvres:

Creole Shrimp Pan Cubano (sliced thin)

Frijoles Garbanzo y Plantanos

Buffet:

Cuban Chicken w/Achiote with Chimichirri

Habichuelas al Escabeche

Roasted Red and Sweet Potato With roasted spring onions

Mesclun Green salad with Feta, tomato, shaved zucchini

Tomato and Creole Caesar

Roast Salmon with Avocado, Olive Oil and Lime

Cilantro Pesto and Radishes (Aguacate y Salmon)

Pan Cubano with parsley butter

Flan Cafe Cubano

A Wandeing Feast

Go to this web site for A Wandering Feast menus.

http://www.home.mindspring.com/~awanderingfeast/

An appetizer sample menu:

Cuban Oyster with Rum Vinaigrette

Salmon Sesame-Ginger with Garnish

Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel

Smoked Salmon on Crisp Potato Galette

Smoked Bluefish on Toasted Brioche

Grilled Shrimp Sate’ with Roasted Garlic-Basil Aioli

Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Salad

Shrimp Spring rolls with Apricot Mustard

Shrimp Remoulade on Baguette Crouton

Scallop Ceviche with Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber (seasonal)

Scallop in a Sweet Potato Crust with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Stir Fried Seafood Medley with Black Beans in Wonton Crisp

Carolina Crab Cake with Cucumber Dill & Caper

Soft Shell Crab sandwich with Capered Mayonnaise

Tuna Skewer with Fresh Wasabi and Pickled Ginger

Salmon Tartare Provencal with Basil

Seafood Salad on Black Bread Toast with Basil Aioli

Assorted Sushi: Tuna, Salmon, Shrimp, Pickled Eggplant, California Roll

Vegetable:

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls with Apricot Mustard

Roasted & Grilled Vegetables Crudités

Crostini of Truffle Oil Caramelized Vidalia Onion

Vegetable Potstickers with Tamari Sauce

Sourdough Bruschetta with Goat Cheese, Oven Roasted Tomato & Olive

Assorted Filo Turnovers

Filo with Goat Cheese and Ratatouille

Spanekopita

Eggplant Caviar with Oven-Dried Tomato Focaccia

Assorted Vegetarian Sushi: Eggplant, Mushroom, Onion Crisp, Carrot and pickled Daikon, Zucchini and Carrot, with Wasabi and Pickled Ginger

Eggplant and Sun-Dried Tomato Caponata on House Made Focaccia

Hummus with Fresh Italian Parsley & Shallots on Taro Chip

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

Marinated Wild Mushroom with Truffle in Grilled Polenta Cake

Wild Mushroom Galette with Sun-Dried Tomato and Rosemary

Sweet Potato Potsticker with Carrot Ginger Mustard

Figs Stuffed with Herbed Chevre

Baked Artichoke and Pimento Cheese on Black Bread

September 24, 2008 11:56:00 AM PDT

Global Hunger and Food Security

Global Hunger and Food Security

and www.neemtree.org
We can ask this question because we are a Global Community and it is responsible to inquire. I am certain of reply and that will be that we give enormous amounts of AID through USAID in humanitarian aid and chemical inputs, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) plants and seed stock (without acknowledgement it is GMO) that only weaken the food security of the nations we wish to help.
What we must do (and are doing at neemtree.org ) is seek to empower those individuals in countries by developing sustainable processes that enable them to reach levels of self sufficiency and attain eventual self reliance. That is the answer to global poverty, creation of a sustainable system that is on-going, not one of dependence that is a form of corporate colonialism. Helping feed in immediate circumstance is great but it must be augmented by systems that create infrastructures. If we do not seek these systems the global community will never reach food security because temporary handouts of food are just that, temporary and will never meet the growing demand and population growth. If we keep people in a cycle they will never get out of it.
This does not address our propensity to also promote bio-diesel fuel. That is something that will cause or create starvation at enormous levels as we outsource to emerging economies and promote growth of corn for our cars instead of food for people. If you want to see real hunger, if you want to see some very serious wars and civil unrest; wait until countries grow food for us to drive.
Jeff Ensminger

PETITION TO SAVE 804/806 Jackson St Homes

The petition

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/savejacksonsthomes/index.html

Healthy Start Public Education Inc. has publicly expressed intent to demolish two contributing historic structures/homes at 804/806 Jackson St in Morehead Hill State & National Historic District in an effort to expand further into the Morehead Hill Neighborhood. This action is contrary to the positive development in Durham, the intent of establishing the historic district and prevention of encroachment into historically significant areas by commercial enterprise.
By signing this petition you object to this demolition in strong opposition to the action.

Additional information can be found on endangereddurham blog

CHAMELEON an Event Rental Space in Durham

CHAMELEON EVENT RENTAL – A COMMUNITY SPACE

Located at 2013 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707 in the historic Broadway-Ward Grocery building at Lakewood Park 919-683-1244 (phone); 8 blocks from Duke, Downtown and ease of access from all points.
This is a free span with three column, air-conditioned Red Brick building with a concrete floor, brick and plaster walls, 11' high ceilings, outdoor covered seating and loads of PARKING. ADA compliant Restroom facilities, brushed nickel track lights and warm colors round out one of Durham’s most flexible spaces for your special event or venue need. Chameleon is a Community Event Space and hires from the community to sustain it. Chameleon is a “Cause Related” venue and will give back to and reconnect the community. A Wandering Feast is the contract rental agent. Chameleon is the destination for your event. Chameleon supports and encourages use of locally and sustainably produced foods. Chameleon works with the best vendors Durham has to offer so you have the best event. Chameleon is COOL!

The entire Chameleon Rental is 80' x 40' (3,200 sq.) with 2,400 sq. ft. of dining space.

Chameleon has on-site parking with overflow parking for the largest events.

Broadway-Ward Gro - 60' x 40' (2,400 sq. ft. – open space – excludes facilities).

• Will seat 75-100 people (6 per table) using 12-16 5' round tables
• Will seat 96-128 people (8 per table) using 12-16 5' round tables
• Will seat 150 people at 25 6' rectangular tables (6 per table)
• Will seat 212 people auditorium style
• Standing Bar/Banquet with band and limited seating is 225
• Concrete Floor, Air Conditioned, Gas Heat

Also Available In the Chameleon:

• Large Commercial Kitchen – the kitchen rental is separate.
• Large Broadway-Ward Hall - 60' x 40' (2,400 sq. ft.) see above
• Tented Outdoor – The Garden Dining Room - 60' x 40' (2,400 sq. ft.) – doubles dining capacity – across street parking required – evening and weekends only – tent rental and canopies is separate.
• COVERED FRONT CANOPY - 40' x 15' (600 sq. ft. Front Canopy) Side areas are open, maybe enclosed & used as Café or Bar Station w/Café Seating
• Roof-Top Garden – to be announced – 50’ x 40’

Accessories Available:

• Electrical feeds and ceiling drops
• Rentals – separate from the facility charge and arranged by Chameleon
• a. Stage risers, Stage and light, Stage skirting Sound System available.
• b. 5’ rounds, rectangular tables, chairs, linens or all event rentals required per event arranged by Chameleon agent and billed direct to client.
• c. Podium, microphone, over-head projection, technical, video/audio available.
• Front Rear access Referidgerator 60' x 40' (2,400 sq. ft.) for Bar

Chameleon Event Space Rates: A 50% non refundable deposit is required at contract to secure the date & space(s) with balance & security deposit due 10 days prior w/guest count.

Full Day $500 Half day $250 (Full is 9 hours / Half Day is 5 hours) w/1 hr. break down. Hourly Lecture rates: $75 per hour with 2 hour minimum. Special rates: Chameleon reserves the right per event to reduce or eliminate rates. *half day must leave 2 hour window for last/next event. **Allow 1 ½ hours for set up/service/breakdown and clean left as found (do not scrub or use abrasive chemicals). ***Rentals - stacked at loading for pick up by 9-10AM (next day pick up no exceptions). Half-day/mid-day end at 2PM & must have rentals pick-up end of event. Damage & special ABC clause for Chameleon - See contract.

Tented Outdoor Garden – Full day only - $100 with total rental. Full day $500 Rate applies if separate. Tent rental is not included and arranged by rental agent.

Commercial Kitchen - Full Use (utensils not provided)
Limited Use (utensils not provided) Must be in coordination with front room rental.

Half Day - $175 (full use) $100 (partial use)

Full Day - $200 (full use) $150 (partial use)

Gourmet Dinner for Twelve in the kitchen: all inclusive, Prix Fixe Menu, no rates apply and is based on availability with 15 day (min.) - 20 day (max) booking required.

In-House contracted Caterer(s) - $50 Half day and $75 Full Day – on site & preferred.

See our approved caterers list.

Full Use is all unlocked refrigeration equipment & minus Rotisserie, Smokeless Grill or marked/locked pieces. Partial Use is staging area and counter-tops only. Both include ice – please allow recovery time.

Lost Key Fee - Per Key $75 per Key (do not remove keys left in locks for access)

Set Up Prior Day – 50% Full Day's Rate or 50% Half Days Rate; w/notice at contract.

Refundable Security Deposit – 50% Full Day's Rate or 50% Half days Rate – Chameleon returns deposit with-in five business days by USPS.

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