Tickets Available for ‘Farmers’ Market To Go’ Fundraiser Dinner

This is a press release from the North Coast Growers’ Association :

What: Farmers’ Market To Go (fundraiser)
Contact: Portia Bramble, Executive Director, North Coast Growers’ Association
707-441-9999
Tageline: A taste of summer’s bounty!
Why: Community food resilience and Food Hub development
When August 29, 2021
Where: pickup from  Bayside Community Hall
Service window: 5 pm to 7 pm
Price: $35 each, or 4 for $120
With dessert and bouquet add-on options

Donor Brunner Family Farm

Celebrating the delicious summer abundance of Humboldt County’s finest agricultural producers, A Taste of Summer’s Bounty will feature a Mediterranean inspired menu created by renowned local Chef Casandra Kelly (www.casandrakellycatering.com). The meal features key ingredients sourced directly from your local farmers’ market vendors and can be conveniently picked up by drive-through at the Bayside Community Hall.

You can enjoy all of this amazing luxury and celebration of local food knowing that your purchase of this Farmers’ Market To-Go, A Taste of Summer’s Bounty is a fundraiser for your favorite local non profit organization! The North Coast Growers Association is the local non-profit which operates all certified farmers’ markets in Humboldt County. The fundraiser and your support will contribute to the operational costs of market management and our nutrition incentive programs. With 10 farmers’ markets and multiple nutrition programs, NCGA staff and our farmers work tirelessly to feed the community. Your support to assist with the administrative costs associated with all of this great work is greatly appreciated.

August is the month of abundance here in Humboldt County and we are excited to showcase all of the incredible wide array of foods Humboldt has to effer! We give you this welcome opportunity to take a Sunday evening off from cooking and relax with those you love in the comfort of your home, or warm summer patio. If you have children going back for their first day of school the following Monday, this to-go meal will save you time and energy to focus on getting the kiddos ready for their big day. Tickets are $35 each with a discount for the purchase of 4 tickets for $120.

We all know and love the local farmers’ markets, but something unique about our local Humboldt County markets is the fact that all agricultural products are grown or raised in Humboldt County. Many farmers’ markets in California feature vendors from across the state. Our local agricultural producers are truly local and supporting local agriculture means you contribute to keeping the local food system strong and resilient. Having a robust local food system is a critical element of a strong local economy. Especially during times of crisis and food shortages, as we have experienced in recent years due to natural disasters and Covid-19, resiliency and availability of local food production is absolutely vital to our sustainability.

Casandra Kelly Catering

MENU

Mediterranean Delight

Quinoa tabouli

w/ Wild Rose Farm quinoa, heirloom tomatoes from Brunner Family Farm & Luna Farm, cucumbers, mint and parsley

Vegetarian Dolma

w/ Septentrio Winery grape leaves, rice and sumac

Babaganoush

w/ roasted eggplants from Happy Hearts Farm, Shakefork Community Farm & Small Fruits Farm

Hummus

Chickpeas, tahini, lemon and Henry’s Olive Oil

Armenian style LyuLya Kebab OR Mushroom Falafel

w/ Shakefork Community Farm beef & Woody Ryno Farms lamb

or w/ shiitakes from Mycality Mushrooms & garbanzos

Hand Made Pitas

w/ Humboldt Grain Girls sprouted grains

(gluten free option available from Arise Bakery)

Seasonal Melon Dessert

W/ Luna Farm melons, rosewater honey & pistachio

Optional add-ons

Almond torte – Provided by Jamison Creek Ranch

Cookie sampler- Provided by Los Bagels

Fresh local bouquet of flowers – Provided by Artio Flower Farm & Brunner Family Farm

Savory delights of smooth babaganoush and grape leaf dolmas will intrigue your taste buds. The bold and rich Armenian style Lyulya kebabs will pair with freshly handmade pita. The vegetarians and mushroom lovers will celebrate the option of a mushroom falafel featuring Mycality Mushrooms Shiitakes and garbanzo beans.

Our gluten-free friends have the option to choose locally famous Arise Bakery baguette in place of the pita to ensure that all dietary preferences are honored and everyone can partake of this amazing meal.

Finish your meal (or treat yourself to a sweet amuse bouche on the drive home) with your choice of dessert prepared by some of your favorite farmers’ market artisan bakers and makers. Almond Torte from Jameson Creek Ranch is the perfect balance of crunchy slivered almonds atop a creamy almond center layered over a rich buttery shortbread crust. Los Bagels cookies are a favorite across Humboldt County and you can take home a cookie sampler featuring 2 of each of your favorites- chocolate chip, corn lime and ginger snaps!

To celebrate local produce the right way, we offer freshly picked and artfully arranged locally grown flower bouquets to add to your evening of elegance and enjoyment. Surprise the person you love with not only a high-end local dinner, but also a bright and cheerful burst of color to adorn your table.

Thank you to all the local farmers and producers who have donated fresh seasonal items for this event, including:

Shakefork Community Farm, Mycality Mushrooms, Happy Hearts Farm, Wild Rose Farm, Small Fruits Farm, Earthly Edibles Farm, Feisty Dog Orchards, Brunner Family Farm, Luna Farm, Arise Bakery, Jameson Creek Ranch, Los Bagels and many more!

Donor Luna Farm

Donor Shakefork Community Farm

Purchase Tickets at 

www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org