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Here's a recent comment from a host of a Chowhound Dinner Party:

"Your dinner was such a delight---a hit with everyone!

Everything tasted so light and fresh with the perfect amount of 'zing'!"

- Barbara V. , Carmel Valley

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Chowhound utilizes only the freshest ingredients purchased from local farmers and markets specializing in fresh, organic produce.

Friday, February 17, 2012

5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Chilly Weather Supper

Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Cabernet-braised Short Ribs

Potato Celery Root Puree

Orange Almond Torte

$75

Wed. February 29, 2012

5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Mediterranean Menu #1

Orange & Mint Salad with Roasted Beets

Almond-crusted Chicken with Citrus Vinaigrette, and Baby Spinach

Individual Lemon Custard Cakes

$75

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Pan-Asian Menu

Fresh Spring Rolls w/Spicy Peanut Sauce

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup

Coconut-Rice Pudding w/Seasonal Fruit

$75

Thursday, March 15, 2012

5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Mediterranean Menu #2

Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tart

Belgian Endive w/Stilton & Roasted Pear

Rosemary Lamb Chops wtih Chimichurri

Orange-Almond Biscotti

$75

Saturday, March 24, 2012

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Farmers Market Tour & Lunch Cooking Class

In this class we will tour the Aptos Farmers Market and learn about some of the wonderful local produce there and what to do with it! We will then head to the Chowhound Kitchen to prepare a lunch and dessert using what we have found at the market. Fresh & tasty!

$65

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

5:30a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Celebrating Sicily

Cannelini Bean & Kale "Stew"

Baked Tuna with tomato & olive oil

Buttermilk Panna Cotta

$75