About 300 people of all ages enjoyed the Farm To Table Celebration to benefit school gardens. Fifteen local chefs prepared imaginative dishes featuring local ingredients. Music was provided by Organic Sol and some talented young artists. Art from students at Agua Caliente Elementary School and Raymond Cree Middle School was available for sale. The silent auction was highlighted by the spirited bidding of two hungry attendees for a dinner at their home for six prepared by Chef Deni Curtis. It ended with the Chef agreeing to prepare dinners for both bidders. A big win for the school garden program. A raffle featured special food, health and wellness offerings. The Celebration at the beautiful Miramonte Resort and Spa generated a record amount for Slow Food Desert Cities school garden program. The funds are used to build new gardens, usually one a year, and also provide annual “allowances” for each of the gardens which SFDC has become involved.

With the success of the event Slow Food Desert Cities has already booked the Miramonte for the Fifth Annual Farm To Table Celebration for Sunday, May 20, 2012., the Sunday after Mother’s Day! Looking forward to seeing you there.