Saturday July 31, 2010 holds a unique opportunity to taste what our valley has to offer. Foley Station Restaurant (1114 Adams Ave) is hosting the Farmers’ Market Mid-Summer Local Harvest Dinner. This annual event has become a favorite for locals and travelers alike offering up the best in local foods from La Grande and the Grande Ronde Valley farmers.
WHEN: Saturday, July 31, 2010 3pm – 9pm
WHERE: Foley Station Restaurant, 1114 Adams Ave

Each item on the evening’s menu will consist of locally grown and harvested foods featuring locally grown free range chicken, grass-fed beef and lamb, eggs, fruit, and vegetables. A portion of the proceeds will go to support La Grande Farmers’ Market. Merlyn Baker (Foley Station Owner/Executive Chef) described some of the outstanding tastes that will be available in recognition of the Mid-Summer Harvest, and my mouth began to water with great anticipation.

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On the Menu

Starters, Soups and Salads

Garlic Soup of Provence, Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Corn Soup with Grilled Goat Cheese Lettuce Bundles…
Lamb Riblets in the Style of Dijon, Salad Muguette, and more.

Entrées

Free Range Chicken Breast with Cèpes Mushroom Sauce, Potato Straw Cake Stuffed with Braised Leeks, Free Range Chicken Breast Marie-Louise (Is your mouth watering yet?) Free Range Chicken Jambonnette, Foley Station Ultimate Brewery Burger and more.

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“There are a lot of flavors. We have a lot to be proud of in terms of what this area has to offer,” said Merlyn “and what better way to experience it? Some of the growers will be here, and the growers may stop by your table so you can talk to them about the foods they’ve contributed”.

Put this event on the calendar and make your reservations today. Support our local economy, our local farmers, and the continuation of developing a strong local foods program to benefit not only our community but to participate in a celebration of local producers and their impact in out county, state, and beyond. Take part in a one-of-a-kind culmination of flavors that is not just another meal, but a experience.

“Come with a group so you can all order together and have fun tasting together. Taste what our valley has to offer.”

Reservations recommended but not required. No cost for admission. Prices for menu items vary. For more information on this event and others, visit www.foleystation.com or http://oregonrural.org/farmers-markets/la-grande.