COLD LAKE – A Cold Lake farm with a focus on sustainability, 350 Farms, hosted a decadent five course meal featuring locally sourced foods cooked by seven chefs, earlier this month.
The event titled Taste at the Lake was relocated to 350 Farms, rather than the original location that had been set for the Cold Lake Marina and took place on Aug. 17.
Owners and event organizers Kasey Marshall and Renaud Thys gave a heartfelt thank you to all the attendees.
“We are so proud to have served you dishes crafted with local ingredients, reflecting the incredible bounty of our region. These kinds of unique, farm-to-table experiences are just the beginning of how we’re setting the stage for culinary tourism in our area,” reads information from 350 Farms.
The event was described as “a five-course journey through the cultural roots of the Lakeland,” and was part of Alberta Open Farm Days. Ingredients were sourced from as many local farms as possible.
Rain threatened to suspend the event, but with the indominable spirits of the staff, chefs, and patrons, the event proceeded with a downpour of laughs, wine, rain, and good conversation.
“The weather might not have played along, but you all did - bringing warmth and energy that made the night truly special. The rain added a touch of adventure to our meal, and together, we turned it into a dinner we’ll be talking about for years to come,” according to 350 Farms.
Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland even stepped up to help mitigate the rain leaking through the covered pergola under which the dinner was held, standing on the table to catch the water pooling above.
The menu was both succulent and poetic and included smoked brisket with chimichurri, modern panzanella with bannock croutons, grilled tomahawks with congac pepper, braised ginger lemongrass English ribs, and mousseline florale aux petit fruit des champs with lemon lavender infusion and honeycomb.
A portion of the proceeds of the event were donated to the Jasper Relife Fund.
