Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 Friends, Sorry for the repeat post, but I just thought folks might prefer this version with the reply form included. Also, please note that even if you can't make the dinner, you can still come to the talk that follows. And please help us get the word out by telling all your friends. Hope to see you there! Thanks! Michele The Center for Informed Food Choices cordially invites you to attend our Second Annual Chefs’ Choice Dinner With special guest speakers Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé, authors of Hope’s Edge: The New Diet for a Small Planet. Frances Moore Lappé’s groundbreaking Diet for Small Planet sold three million copies in 1971, awakening us to the devastating impacts of industrial agriculture. Now Frances and her daughter Anna have teamed up in Hope’s Edge to bring their message to a new generation by embarking on an inspirational global journey. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the Lappés share stories of how the diverse cultures they visited are overcoming great challenges within a global food system, as they offer their vision for a healthier planet. Gourmet, international, all plant-based menu: Appetizers by Dominique Blanchard and Linda Hillel - French Vegetable Pate - Curried Tofu Spread with Peanuts Entrée by Barry Schenker, Marc Swan, and Abbott Paul Sayre - Sesame-Crusted Spring Rolls filled with Napa Cabbage and Shitake Mushrooms - Black Japonica Rice Salad with Red Peppers and Toasted Cashews - Spice-Roasted Eggplant with Thai Basil - Cucumber-Papaya Salad Dessert by Sascha Weiss - White Chocolate Strawberry Hazelnut Napoleons Organic wine and other beverages When: Sunday, March 17; Dinner, 5pm.; Talk, 7:30pm. Where: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th Street, at Castro Street, in downtown Oakland, next to the 980 Freeway and near the 12th St. BART station. For directions, visit www.uuoakland.org or call (510) 893-6129. Donation: $50 for dinner and talk; $10 for talk only, at door. RSVPs required by Friday, March 8 for dinner only Reception with book signing and refreshments, including fresh biscotti, follow the talk. Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the Center for Informed Food Choices and the Small Planet Fund. RSVP Form - please print and mail. Center for Informed Food Choices’ Second Annual Chefs’ Choice Dinner Name: __ Address: City, State, Zip: ___________ Phone: __ Email: ___ No tickets: ____ at $50 each $______ Friend of dinner: $100 per ticket $______ Table Sponsor: $500 for six tickets $______ I can’t attend, but here is my donation $______ Please make checks payable to CIFC and send by Friday, March 8 to: Center for Informed Food Choices PO Box 16053 Oakland, CA 94610 Your name will be held on the guest list. Questions? Call (510) 465-0322 or email info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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