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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Chef in my Garden 2011

We were fortunate enough to attend one of the 'Chef in my Garden' dinners this past weekend.
These benefit dinners for http://www.growing-gardens.org/  have become one of the highlights of our summer.
This year, we found ourselves at Villa Catalana. A most impressive home, just 10 minutes from our humble abode. Fashioned after a Spanish Cathedral, surrounded by Mediterranean plants.
Who knew that Spain was just around the corner.
Lovely views...

Food prepared and served by Andina Restaurant.
Overhead misters, kept the diners comfortable. WOW

Peruvian delights such as:
Gazpacho

Beets!
 
A potato to remember.
The best lamb chop, EVER.
and that is just the appetizers :)

New York steak with corona bean and Burrata cheese salad.

My favorite...fresh Salmon, pickled cucumber and apricots.
It looked prettier, but I ate half of it, before I took the picture..heehee

The Tower!

The Arches!!

The Flora!


What's next?


Lavender-scented Peruvian pastry with poached peaches.



Rare plants

Until next summer.......

Thank you Growing Gardens for helping families and students learn to grow and preserve their own food. Every time Growing Gardens installs a garden, they help bring individuals together by creating a space for interaction and conversation. By focusing their efforts in low income urban neighborhoods and schools, they are building community and providing healthy organic food, where the need is greatest.
Many thanks to our hosts and to Andina Restaurant of Portland, for a fabulous evening.
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26 comments:

  1. Berts BlogJuly 26, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    wow that looked incredible. My Vickie says there is nothing like that even in our whole state. You are very lucky

    Bert

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  2. rottroverJuly 26, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Mom just had to mop up the drool from the keyboard! What a wonderful meal in a gorgeous setting for a most worthwhile cause. Thanks for sharing the info with us :-)

    -Gizmo, Bart and Ruby

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  3. BarbaraJuly 26, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I am so jealous!!! You get to go to the BEST places!!!

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  4. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomJuly 26, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    A big paws up for da Growing Gardens folks. Butt, where are all da pups....da real masters of da garden? And is dat a flower floating in dat dere Gazpacho?

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  5. Kari in AlaskaJuly 26, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    That lambchop made my mouth water

    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com

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  6. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥July 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    OMD, that looks incredible. The lamb chop alone would have satisfied the Momster. What a wonderful idea!!! Thanks for sharing all the beautiful photos.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  7. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Wow! that is sooooooooo cool!!! Love the organization's concept and would lovelovelove to attend an event!

    Happy, Waggin' Tails, FUREVER!
    Stumpy and me

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  8. CowspotdogJuly 26, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    He he - if you were trying to make us all envious - it worked !!!! That looked totally awesome !

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  9. LeighJuly 26, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Wonderful photos - beautiful scenery and what a special meal - and for such a good cause. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. ♥I am Holly♥July 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    That looks like a great dining place!! Lots of love, Debbie & Holly

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  11. Two French BulldogsJuly 26, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Gosh what a beautiful place and look at the food!!
    Benny & Lily

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  12. Frankie Furter and ErnieJuly 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    My mom is all green with jellyness over this marvelous meal!!! AND.. wow WOW WOW!! the LOCATION!!! Sigh...

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  13. animal lover, quilt loverJuly 26, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Hi Wyatt,
    I have seen a public TV show about the wonderful dinners they put on!!! I would surely love to go to one. Thanks so much for sharing yours with us your fans in Blogville.
    I am going to foster a dog soon, real soon.
    xx, fern

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  14. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    What a beautiful home and the FOOD it all looked pawsome. For me though the lamb chop made my chops water!

    Woos, Tessa

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  15. RobJuly 26, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    That looks a great meal and a lovely setting.

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  16. Bella Roxy & MacduiJuly 26, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Beautiful scenery, fantastic food....good company.....who could ask for anything more.

    A couple of Airedales, perhaps?

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  17. DukeJuly 26, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Our mouths are watering! yummmmmmmmmmmmm

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  18. HokeJuly 26, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Holy moly!!! Didn't they bring you Wyatt and Stanzie?!

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  19. Teddy BearJuly 26, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    OMD...what a beautiful place and super delicious food!:)

    Love,
    Teddy Bear & Sierra

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  20. Rubie and Poots (her Mum)July 26, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Bravo - my mum and I were considering licking the screen at that yummers foodables! Beautiful place too!

    Tail Wuggles, Rubie.

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  21. fromsophiesviewJuly 26, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Fantabulous post today...it looks like an excerpt from a PBS Italian cooking show...really! Loved it!

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  22. White Dog BlogJuly 26, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    And what a fabulous evening it looks like it was! The menu and presentation were divine; the setting amazing; and the cause so deserving! Thanks for sharing a truly sparkling event.

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  23. bichonpawzJuly 27, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Awesome pictures!!! What a beautiful place!!! Our mama would like to go there!!! xoxo Chloe and LadyBug

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  24. Alfie from Alfie's BlogJuly 27, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    That lamb chop looks delicious! Drooling here...

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  25. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    What a wonderful meal in such a beautiful place!! We're drooling !!!
    ~ Eva

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  26. Kristin G.July 28, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    What a neat event and great scenery!

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