2009 Dining Experiences

 

 

  “Old Fashioned Corn Roast” for the last time!!

Bob and Sharon Hess (parents of Philip and Ethan) along with and Mike and Lori Rohrer (parents Mitchell) are hosting a family-oriented “Doggie and Corn Roast” at the Hess Farm on Rock Point Road. Come, relax and enjoy the simple pleasure of a true country style summer picnic with all of the fixin’s including  fresh squeezed lemonade!  Up to thirty guests will be able to take part in volleyball, quoits and children’s activities.  Some guests may decide to just sit back and relax in the gazebo and admire Sharon’s lovely gardens and koi  pond.  And you don’t want to leave too early because you would  miss the traditional roasting of marshmallows and making  s’mores around the fire!   You will even be served  some of the best homemade ice cream in Lancaster County!  This is what summer is all about!

Sold as a package for up to thirty people.

Event Date:  A mutually agreeable date in 2009.

Experience a Night in Ethiopia for Ten

Having learned from her grandmother who prepared food for Haile Selassi I (an emperor of Ethiopia), Etayehu Zenebe was responsible for cooking for her family from the time she was 13 years old!  She does not use any written recipes…..only her own experimentation and observation skills that she has gained from working with excellent cooks.  Etayehu searches out the most wholesome organic local ingredients to provide the most nutritious and tasty meal.  If you are not satisfied that this meal will be authentic, just wait until she serves you in her traditional Ethipian dress and asks you to feed your loved one a bite (gursha) with your hands! Etayehu is a friendly lady who openly shares about her experiences in Ethiopia and how she came to live in Lancaster County. Unfortunately, this event cannot be held at Cafe Chocolate as originally planned.  The meal will be held at Brad and Natalie Wagner's home.

  The menu will include:

Free-range Organic Chicken Dish

Authentic Ethiopian Dorwat

Etayehu's Injera

Organic Vegetarian Dish

Organic Coffee &

Chai Tea

As an extra bonus, this meal will be served with a selection of lovely homemade wines crafted by, Kraybill dad, Andre’ Azaroff.”

Sold by the piece – high bidder takes all ten!

Event Date:  A mutually agreed upon Sunday evening at 6:30pm.

Lancaster County Authentic Amish Wedding Meal

Sit alongside Brad and Natalie Wagner and enjoy a real Amish meal.  Sam and Linda Glick (friends of the Wagners) of Manheim are opening their home to four guests on this one special occasion!  The Glicks are currently raising their nine children ranging in age from 2 to 18 years old on their family farm.  This dinner will include all of the food traditionally served at Amish weddings!

            "Roast"-Chicken Roasted with Filling

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Creamed Celery

Buttered Noodles, Coleslaw,

            Applesauce, and an Authentic Amish Dessert. 

Linda is open to your request for dessert (pies, cookies, fruit dessert).

Enjoy a wonderful meal and wonderful conversation with the Glicks.  They love to share their experiences and are very hospitable- an evening that you will treasure for a long time.

Sold by the piece – high bidder takes all four

Event date:  Mutually agreeable time in the next year.

  Dessert Buffet for 15-20 Guests

Once again, gracious Kraybill moms have offered to treat your family to one of their yummy specialties!  The lucky buyer will receive a luscious homemade dessert buffet prepared by Lolly Kratz and Mary Beth Will. The desserts will be delivered to you and set up (including  table service) just in time for your party!  A big “thanks” goes out to these moms for sharing their gifts with us!

Sold as a package.  Delivered to your local home at a mutually agreed upon date.

VINE-TO-WINE EXPERIENCE for eight guests

Since 1997 Waltz Vineyards ,owned and operated by Kraybill parents, Jan and Kimberly Waltz,  has been producing premium quality vinifera wine grapes.  Their grapes have been hand picked and sold to ten wineries each year.  In 2008, they decided to pursue our decade-long dream and build their own winery.  This package will allow you to get acquainted with their whole operation from “vine-to-wine”.  Hope you enjoy!

First, your party will be taken to the vineyard where the meticulous viticulture practices are explained.  Next, you will enter the winery and receive a personally guided tour through the Waltz's state-of-the-art winemaking process and barrel aging room.  Finally, you will be escorted into the Tuscan style tasting room where you will experience the “fruits of our labor”.  Each guest will receive a complimentary tasting of their full line of

hand crafted products including the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that have become the Waltz's flagship wines. Gourmet hors duerves along with artisan cheeses, French bread and local chocolate will be served.  Alternative beverages will be provided. Cheers!

Sold as a package.

To be redeemed in 2009 on a mutually agreed upon date.

Peters’ Barbecue Chicken or Ribs for Thirty

Dennis Peters has generously offered to supply your party with his famous barbecue chicken or ribs.  Delivered to you hot, this entrée is finger-licking good!  Please schedule as soon as possible because Dennis’ calendar is filling up quickly.

Sold as a package for 30 people

Event date:  Mutually agreed upon date.

 

Low Country Boil Style Crab Feast for 10-12 Guests

You have heard of it and now it is here!  Jeff Wenger of Gene Wenger Meats will cook and serve his crab feast dinner (which is so much more than crab) for your outdoor picnics!  With each ingredient timed perfectly, Jeff cooks this in boiling water over an open flame.  When it is just right, he lifts the strainer and dumps it out on paper table cloths for all to enjoy!  Included in the kettle are snow crabs, shrimp, clams, sausage and your choice of potatoes or corn on the cob!  Jeff will also serve baby back ribs as a side dish to this smorgasbord! 

Sold as a package.

Event Date:  To be scheduled anytime within the next year excluding November and December.

 

A Taste of the Tropics- A Unique Experience of Guatemalan Cuisine

Senora Mummau (Spanish teacher) will treat you and seven guests to an authentic Guatemalan meal.  This meal will be served at the beautifully restored Victorian home of Mrs. Handwerk (second grade teacher). The delicious meal will be freshly prepared on the day of your dinner and will include:

Red Beet Salad with Fresh Onion

Pollo en Salsa -Chicken tastily prepared in tomato sauce and gently seasoned

Arroz Valanciano- White rice dotted with carrots, green beans & sweet peas

Fresh Fruit Dessert

A special refresco will also be served!

Please note that Guatemalan food is NOT spicy-hot! It is gently seasoned and delicious.

Sold by the piece.  Highest bidder takes all eight.

Meal date: Mutually agreed upon date.

Home where meal will be served.