Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Christmas in July


Christmas in July

Renegade Dinner #4

(A Loving Tribute to my Dad, Monty Woodford, and his ‘Brother’ the Legendary Wild Game Hunter Larry Landes.)

Sacred Prayer w/ Zuni Piki Bread

‘Ancient tradition prepared by Rose Paywa of Zuni, New Mexico’

Watermelon-Jalapeno Gazpacho

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Quartet of Southwestern Wild Game

Tapas Style

Antelope Tenderloin Flautas & Roasted Red Bell Couillis
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Aoudad Sheep Stuffed Anaheim Chili Peppers & Mole Rojo
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Wild Russian Boar Nachos & Cilantro Crema
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Javelina Red Chili Tostados


Segundo Plato (Carnes)

Black Bear Tamale Red Chili  & Corn Queso Tamale Green Chili w/Calabacitas Con Queso
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Platos Principales (Pescados)

Blue Corn Crusted Gulf Red Fish, Spotted Trout & Nectarine, Israeli Melon & White Peach Salsa w/ Pinto Bean-Quinoah Salad
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Postre

Dark Chocolate-Chili Pot de Crème w/ Himalayan Sea Salt

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Prepared with Love & Respect by: Chef Monica Cobb & Bill Fults

Jamica Tea  & Cucumber Water
Compliments of Nancy McGrade

Renegade Rita Bar (Sans Tequila)
Bring your choice of Tequila & a Glass
*Hibiscus
*Citrus
*Pineapple
*Combine all three for a Hurricane Rita




Special Thanks to Leslie Hall for making the trip to Arizona happen.

Special Thanks to my Mom, Beatrice, for helping me make the tamales.
‘Fruits, Pintos, Corn & Israeli Melon furnished by:
 Elizabeth Winslow @ Farmhouse Delivery -Austin, Texas’

‘Vegetables & Miabelle Chevre furnished by:
Beaumont Farmer’s Market’

Bring your choice of Spirit and a glass if you need it.
Location to be announced this Saturday after Farmer's Market.
Gathering begins at 7:45

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Renegade Dinner #3

Renegade Dinner #3
6.18.11…Beaumont, TX

Texas Renegade Bloody Mary Bar on Wheels
Sans Vodka
Fult’s Farm Heirloom Black Crimson Tomatoes, Jalapeños, 1015’s, House Worcestershire, Pickled Okra, Pickled Onions, Pickled Green beans, Pickled Peppers & Hot Sauce
*Bring your choice of Vodka.
Amuse
*Potato Vichyssoise
Beaumont Farmer’s Market Potatoes & 1015 Onions
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*Rosemary Shortbread, ‘Mia Bella Farm’ Chevre & ‘Sutton’s Sweets’ Blueberry Jalapeno Jelly
First
*Lyonnaise Salad
Pheasant-Andouille Sausage, Poached Yard Eggs, Micro Greens, Fennel Pollen, Garlic Croutons & Dijon Vinaigrette
*Fennel Pollen from 'Victory Garden' @
McFaddin-Ward House 
Main
*Gulf Red Fish & Spotted Sea Trout Texas Court Bouillon
 {COO-bee-YON}
w/ House Worcestershire, Creole Heirloom Tomato Base,  Golden Currant Tomato Vines w/ Tex Mati Rice
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*Chilled Jasper, Texas Purple Hull Pea Caviar
& French Bread
Dessert
*‘Kelley Farms’ Blueberry Ice-cream Sundaes

Special Thanks to:
Beaumont Farmer's Market
Carol J. Cuccio (Gatherer)
Johnny Cribbs (Guitar Picker)
Allen Rienstra (Photographer)
Jack's Pak-It
Texjoy
Seaport
Treasure House

Chef Monica Cobb
Bill Fults

Notes:
All Proteins are wild caught, shot & foraged.  All Vegetables and Fruits are grown and traded locally. All Artisan Cheese is hand-crafted locally. We only purchase a few seasonings, vinegars & Oil’s.
Remember:
Location will be announced on Sat. morning June, 18th, 2011
Please Bring your Spirit of Choice…..
If it’s Wine bring a glass…..
Think Local, Trade Local, Fish Local, Shoot Local, Forage Local, Eat Local & Drink Local
Chef Monica Cobb
Chefmonicacobb@gmail.com