OFRF’s annual "Meet & Greet" Organic Benefit Luncheon at Natural Products Expo West celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2007! Nearly 400 guests attended, celebrating organics and the ongoing work of OFRF. Amidst table conversations and room-wide networking, OFRF director Bob Scowcroft reflected on the change we've seen in the industry over the last decade and noted the great opportunities presented by this year's Farm Bill for advancing organic policy. OFRF grantee John Reganold then shared his perspective as a pioneer in land grant organic research and education at Washington State University. Chefs Donna Prizgintas and Chris Blobaum once again showcased the delicious possibilities of organic ingredients, with a hearty “Americana” buffet.

With the help of our generous sponsors, in-kind donors and guests, we raised over $60,000 to further OFRF's organic research, education and policy work in 2007. We hope you will join us next March to do it all again!

~Menu~

A Celebration of Americana

Herbed Chicken Noodle Soup
Smoked Cream of Tomato Soup with Croutons*
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Sandwich Station:
Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Shoulder
Chicken-Apple Salad with Pine Nuts
Sliced Roasted Beef
Roasted Vegetables**

An assortment of sandwich dressings
Aioli, Mustards, Horseradish Cream, Relish, Pickled Red Onions, Cheeses, Greens

Trio of Nut Butters**
Farmstand Jams**
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Root Vegetable Salad of Parsnip, Rutabaga, Sweet and White Potatoes, and Golden Beets**
Grilled Spring Asparagus Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette**
Bitter Spring Greens and Fennel with Citrus-Walnut Dressing**
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Farmstead Cheese Board* and Dried Fruits**

Strawberries with Balsamic Glaze**
and Rose Geranium Whipped Cream*

Meyer Lemon Éclairs*

Rustic Apple-Quince Tartlets with Crème Fraîche*

Root Beer Floats*

Mini Milkshakes*
Vanilla, Chocolate Noir, Strawberry-Peppercorn

Chocolate Chip and Cherry Oatmeal Cookies*
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A selection of Beers, Wines, and Sparkling Juices
Tea & Coffee

All ingredients produced organically in accordance with the USDA National Organic Standards.