Foodie Challenge!

Pick THREE fresh & local ingredients and create a quick and easy THREE course menu!

The idea behind this "challenge" is to share with our foodie friends (near and far) the great things that are in season locally and awesome new preparation ideas!

Extra Credit: Wine Pairings!

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Permalink Reply by Stacy Buchanan on June 2, 2009 at 5:31pm: Some yummy stuff that's in season
Asparagus (like olive oil and some pepper - or your spice perference - and barbecue them suckers up!)

Morel mushrooms (pick them, sautee them, dehydrate them, freeze them, put them in soups, they're amazing!)

Strawberries (around the latter part of June these suckers are so juicy they need - literally - ZERO accompaniment)

Wine for extra credit: Trio Vintners 'Tres Rose' - Best Rose wine I've had and at an unbeatable price!!! Get it while it's still available!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sasha Bobylev on June 2, 2009 at 5:41pm: Morel shroomies, marinated in olive oil, garlic, and a splash of balsamic...then skewered and grilled kabob-style

Asparagus, bunched into groups of three, wrapped in prosciutto, topped with lemon rind and Parmesan cheese, baked.

Spinach salad with caramelized scallions, quartered strawberries, walnuts, and a light vinaigrette; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by David M. Root on June 2, 2009 at 10:12pm: Figs, Beets, fennel

Crispy Sweetbreads and Seared Rare Tuna
Tart Apples / Fennel Yogurt / Frozen Grapes

Beetroot Salad
Arugula / Goat Curds / Micro Celery / Lentils

Chargrilled Young Hen
Home Style Creamed Corn / Fig and Watercress Salad

This is a Gastro pub style menu...soon to be in Dallas..will advise
Thanks for the challenge..
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