Special Event: Slow Oven Dining at Kapalai Farms
A fundraiser to support our Terra Madre delegates
September 29, 2012 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Kapalai Farms in Maunawili Valley
Would you like a truly unique, truly slow experience, and help us send our very special Slow Food O`ahu delegates to Slow Food International’s bi-annual Terra Madre in Torino, Italy?
We invite our Slow Food members and supporters to a special evening at Dean and Michele Wilhelm’s Kapalai Farms. Dean and Michele will represent Slow Food O’ahu in Torino, Italy, this October. The event includes a tour of Kapalai and true slow food cuisine featuring organic produce from the farm that will be cooked in the homemade wood-fired earthen oven the Wilhelms have built with clay from their taro lo’i. It will be a great opportunity to tour their farm and hear about what they are doing at Kapalai and with their nonprofit Hookuaaina.
Situated in Maunawili Valley, Kapalai Farms is the family’s 7.6-acre parcel of land being restored to loʻi kalo. Although the land has been out of production for more than a century, the Wilhelms, together with their four children and many helping hands, are returning it once again to a thriving source of produce, education and inspiration for the community.
The evening will be limited to 20 people in attendance at Kapalai Farms. Guests must be a member, although they may bring up to 2 non-members. The fortunate 20 people will have an opportunity to visit the farm and enjoy the evening of wonderful food.
The evening will be a grazing experience that reflects the Slow Food principles of good, clean, and fair. The following is a glimpse at the variety of culinary delights you may expect. The actual menu may vary, according to what’s ready to harvest that day.
* Kalo Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers
* Kale Chips
* Wood Fired Pizza
* Corn and Kale Frittata with Kapalai Eggs
* Mixed Greens with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
* Roasted Vegetables
* Kalo Gnocchi in a Sage Butter Sauce
* Banana Flambé
* Wine Pairings with each course
We at Slow Food O’ahu are proud to support the Wilhelms in their journey to Terra Madre. Please come to support them as well.
Please RSVP to sfo.reservation@gmail.com by Saturday, September 22. Since this event is LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE and is sure to fill up please RSVP quickly so you won’t miss out on this unique experience. Please include in your name, member status, phone or email and the name of any non-member guest you would like to bring. You MUST be a member to attend although each member may bring up to 2 non-member guests. The cost for members is $75 and for non-members is $90. Payment MUST be received by Wednesday, September 26 to hold your spot(s). Please note: Due to the nature of this event and the necessity of purchasing ingredients beforehand, if cancellations are required after the RSVP deadline and we are unable to fill your spot, you will be held responsible for payment. Payment information will be sent following your RSVP, and address and final details will be sent to all confirmed guests a few days prior to the event.