How Queer is your Food?
A tribute to James Beard, Richard Onley, and Craig Claiborne
The Homestead
101 East Water Street
Edenton, NC
Saturday Feb. 11, 2017
6 pm
$50 suggested donation per person
RSVP by emailing porchlightraleigh@gmail.com


Read about how these three gay men became the architects of America's modern food culture in Lucky Peach.


Tea Sandwiches

             Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Radish & Compound Butter w/ parsley

                          (because no gay passes one up) (a la James Beard)

House made Gravad Lox on Egg salad, Pumpernickel & pickled Onion


First

Orange Flambéed Shrimp (tableside), Avocado Mousse, frizzled Leeks, Toasts

(because we all love a good flambé!)



Second

Barbie Bitter Greens, Bleu Cheese, Pomegranate, Date, Walnut, Creamy Dressing

(Well…that about says it all for queers, no??)



Main

Tournedo of Beef, Spicy Cabbage stuffed Seckle, Vegetable Galette, Jus

(Steak is very manly but Tournedos…well that dresses it up)



Finish

Baked Alaska


***Menu items subject to market availability***

                                                              

Guy Fawkes Dinner
Nov. 5, 2016
Edenton, NC

english cheese toasts + spicy plum chutney

butternut samosa + yogurt sauce

chicken vindaloo + rice

kale paneer

glazed beets + black mustard seeds

butter smothered cabbage

carrot pudding + cardamom + pistachio

coconut curried hot chocolate + homemade marshmallows

An English take on Indian food in celebration of Guy Fawkes day. Featuring organic produce from Somerset Farm and chicken from White Oak Hill Farm in Gates County, NC.





homemade curried marshmallows for the coconut hot chocolate






At Somerset Farm, Edenton NC
featuring their USDA certified organic produce and humanely raised lamb
Oct. 1, 2016 


lamb pate
blood orange marmalade + rosemary crisp

chioggia beets
feta + berbere chickpeas

couscous
roasted butternut + golden raisins

eggplant
za’atar + pomegranate molasses

wood grilled lamb ribs

pear + date croustade
vanilla cream

lemon balm mojitos

Bonfire to follow.

 Tables set up ready for guests



Salad prep in the 1910 farmhouse kitchen

roasting eggplant with za'atar



Ollie grilling lamb ribs over a wood fire. The lamb was raised on her family farm.


Ollie and Kelly


Happy

A rainbow over a 1910 farmhouse on Somerset Farm added to the magic of the evening.


Additional write-up here at the Edible Coast.
http://theediblecoast.com/a-farm-to-fork-dinner/


Successful Lao Dinner


Saturday, September 19, 2015, we came back from a travel hiatus of two years and with the help of hosts Colleen & Stephanie, threw a Lao inspired dinner party!   Seven guests--some new and some returning--enjoyed a 4 course dinner party.  On my trip to Luang Prabang, I fell in love with their cuisine, their country and their people.  We recreated a dinner I had there with great success!


While one can never recreate a dish exactly, these are close to the memories I have of one great meal:

STARTERS 

* Charred Tomato-Shallot Dip

*Charred Eggplant-Herb Dip

*Seaweed Chips with Gomasio

*Fried Rice Crackers

*Black Pepper Shrimps










1st COURSE

Lemongrass stuffed with Spiced Chicken
Sour Peanut Sauce





2nd COURSE

Khao Soy:
Rice Noodles, Minced Pork,Pork Broth
Herbs, Sprouts, Chile, Lime





DESSERT

Steamed Pumpkin Cake with Palm Sugar Caramel & Sesame Seeds





We are already planning our next dinner!!! 

We are thinking of a "black" party for October. Black food, Black attire. If you are interested in hosting this one or future events, contact us at our email below.

Stay tuned for updates!

If you are not on our email list, let us know : porchlightraleigh@gmail.com


Lao!




ສະບາຍດີ
Sabaidee
 

Saturday, September 19, 2015
6:00--9:00pm
$40 donation
byob
location sent via reservation confirmation
 
10 seats only!
reserve your seat via email--porchlightraleigh@gmail.com
 
Menu
 
Charred Tomato-Shallot Dip
Charred Eggplant-Herb Dip
Seaweed Chips
Fried Rice Crackers
 
Lemongrass stuffed w/ Spiced Chicken
Sour Peanut Sauce
 
Khao Soi
(rice noodles, minced pork, pork broth, herbs, sprouts, chile, lime)
 
Steamed Pumpkin Cake with Palm Caramel and Sesame Seeds
 
 
 
 
 
 


local & regional cheeses

local & regional cheeses

co-sponsored by whole foods market - raleigh 

dinner location:
14223 wyndfield circle, raleigh, nc 27615
thursday, may 9, 6-9

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menu

cheese straws

chapel hill creamery calavander + aleppo pepper
spring salad

grilled radicchio + mint + spring peas + chapel hill creamery feta + citrus vinaigrette
stuffed baby peppers

celebrity dairy curried goat cheese + shredded lamb + pistachio
grilled cheese

bacon + spicy plum chutney + carolina creamery carolina moon + arugula
mac n’ cheese

orzo + chapel hill creamery smoked farmers cheese + asparagus + mushroom
pound cake

goat lady dairy chevre + fresh berries + cream
carrot cake

walnuts + raisin + goat lady dairy chevre frosting

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a signature cocktail will be provided.
please byob as you wish.

$25 per person suggested donation

rsvp to porchlightraleigh@gmail.com


al mercato: a taste of spain
915 tower street, raleigh, nc, 27607
saturday, october 20, 6 - 9 pm
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menu
empanadas grandes
olive oil cured tuna
roasted pumpkin & cabrales
caramelized onions & peppers
 
seared tetilla-stuffed local peppers
tobago & jimmy peppers
 
salt roasted farm potatoes
green and red dipping sauce
 
cider-apple braised sausage
from Porchetta food truck in partnership with NC Natural Hog Growers Association & Dwight Hall Farms
 
baked rice with raisins & chickpeas
roasted garlic
 
assortment of breads and sweets
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spanish wine & sherry will be provided.
please byob as you wish.

$35 per person suggested donation.

rsvp to porchlightraleigh@gmail.com


french garden party

Every July 14, Parisians celebrate La Fete de la Bastille, which marks the fall of the Bastille prison and the first major event of the French Revolution (1789). Many argue that this event symbolizes the power of the people and is thus an iconic step towards French democracy. Today, much like the 4th of July, the occasion is met with food, fun, and of course, libations.  As such, we are celebrating like the French – one day early – with a French Garden Party.

july 13, 2013 ~ 6 - 9 pm
2710 lochmore drive, raleigh, nc, 27608

to.eat.
heritage pork sausages
mustard aioli

creamy herbed ricotta, summer squash, & buckwheat galette
balsamic drizzle

grilled ratatouille of zucchini, eggplant, red onion, & peppers
basil garlic puree

roasted farm potato salad
stone ground mustard & cornichons

variety of classic macaroons
berry jam, lemon curd, & speculaas spread

french baguettes
fresh fruit chutney

summer pudding

to.drink.
rosemary-grapefruit cocktail with gin
lavendar lemonade
byob wine

suggested donation: $25/person

all ingredients are sourced locally and/or made from scratch, where possible.
menu items are subject to change.

we.buy.local.
produce from tim's garden club (raleigh)
dairy from maple view farms (hillsborough)
sausage from somerset farm (edenton)
etc.
pre-cinco de mayo fiesta
saturday, april 28, 2012, 6 pm - 9 pm
tim's garden club
2500 dover farm road, raleigh, nc

main menu

roasted north carolina goat sliders
chipotle aioli. pickled slaw. cilantro buns.
adobo roasted north carolina whole fish
orange-avocado salsa. corn tortillas.
potato, pea, and local leek tacos (vegetarian)
local goat cheese. vegan chorizo. salsa verde. lettuce leaves.
roasted local beet salad
tim's garden club beets. manchego cheese. poblano peppers. lime
green herbed rice
cilantro. parsley. diced zucchini.
roasted local sweet potatoes
mexican crema. chile. orange-glaze.
most local produce provided by tim's garden club

dessert

horchata
mexican wedding cakes

cocktails

BYOB, but a signature cocktail will be served
afrodisiacs
southern soul-food inspired dishes made with love (literally).
saturday, february 18th, 6 - 9 pm
4725 radcliff road, raleigh, nc 27609

'hoe' cakes
country ham. goat cheese. drunken figs.afrodisiac: figs
deviled eggs
southern chow chow relish.afrodisiac: eggs
chicken & waffles
fried chicken livers. homemade waffles. pepper jelly.
afrodisiac: peppers
grilled oysters
jalapeno-lime. key lime. red wine mignonettes.
afrodisiac: oysters
peanut soup
roasted peanuts. honey whipped cream.
afrodisiac: honey
black eyed pea cakes
Lime. jalapeno. chipotle mayo.
afrodisiac: chipotle peppers
red-eye glazed pork
coffee/honey glaze. buttermilk biscuits. green tomato jam.
afrodisiac: coffee, honey
sweet potato hash
sauteed greens. honey. chili pepper.
afrodisiac: honey, chili pepper
collard-stuffed cornbread
classic southern cornbread. black pepper.
afrodisiac: black pepper
kabocha squash pot pie muffins
roasted kabocha squash. pate brise. fresh herbs.
afrodisiac: kabocha squash
black-bottom banana cream pies
chocolate. bananas. whipped cream.afrodisiac: chocolate, banana
red velvet whoopie pies
chocolate. vanilla. a whole lot of whoopie.afrodisiac: chocolate, vanilla
 
 
B.Y.O.B.
feast of the lights
saturday, january 7, 2012, 6 - 9 pm
2710 lochmore drive, raleigh nc, 27608

antipasto. ricotta-making demonstration. prosecco

amuse bouche
roasted chestnut soup
primi
homemade orecchiette. roasted fennel. little neck clams.
secondo
local grilled lamb ribs. fig gastrique. arugula.
contorno
broccoli rabe. garlic. red pepper flakes.
intermezzo
blood orange granita. italian cenci.
dessert
panetonne rounds. honey ricotta butter.

B.Y.O.B.
worship the liver
friday, december 2, 2011     6 – 9 pm
104 turner street, raleigh, nc 27607

tastings of
duck pate 
classic dijon mustard and cornichons ∙ cranberry walnut bread
salmon mousse
cucumber ∙ celery ∙ daikon and watermelon radish crudite
brined pork and seared chicken sausage
spicy siracha ∙ crispy wontons
beets two ways
terrine with creamy goat cheese ∙ mousse with honey ricotta
rosemary flatbread ∙ rustic walnut crackers
chicken liver mousse
cranberry-pepper jam ∙ rye bread
shrimp sausage
meyer lemon-basil aioli ∙ french baguette
chocolate pate
creme ∙ almond butter cookie

bubbly ∙ wine ∙ cognac
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