As one of the oldest & most versatile plants known to man, hemp (Cannabis sativa) has been used in the production of rope, canvas, paper, oil and, as we will highlight in this dinner, hemp is also a delicious, nutty addition to a variety of cuisines.
A complete protein high in essential fatty acids, hempseed can be toasted, hulled, ground into flour or pressed into oil and used to make any number of products including hemp cheese, tofu, ice cream, butter & margarine, or used in soda, coffee, brewing beer and more.
As part of "The Book and the Cook," Chef/partner Kevin von Klause will use recipes from The HempNut Health and Cookbook and some of his own creations to highlight this unique ingredient. The menu for the gourmet dinner will include dishes such as: Hemp and Rosemary Crusted Rack of Lamb with Hemp stuffed artichokes; Stir-fried Alaskan Spot Prawns and Asparagus with Hemp Oil and Ginger; Baked Goat Cheese with Organic Greens with Hempseed Crackers and French Dressing; and Chocolate Mousse Tart with Hempnut Crust.
Following dinner, we will hear from Richard Rose, founder, president, and "Chief Hemp Nut" of HempNut, Inc., the leading food company specializing in researching, developing and marketing hempseed foods since 1994. Richard is also the founder of the Hemp Food Association and past Director of the Hemp Industries Association. He will explore with us the environmental and health benefits of hemp and the latest in hemp food.
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Menu
Starters
Trio of Vegetable Salads with Hempnuts and Hemp Oil
grated carrot, oriental green beans and tabouli
Shiitake Mushroom Barley Soup
topped with toasted hempnuts
Entrees
Hemp and Rosemary Crusted Lamb Chops
sautéed haricots verts, spring mushrooms and new potatoes
Lump Crab and Salmon Cakes with Lemon-Hemp Oil Aioli
atop a warm salad of spring vegetables
Chinese Twice-cooked Quail with Ginger-Chili Sauce
stir-fried vegetables with hempnuts and crispy rice noodles
Rasta Pasta with Hemp Crusted Goat Cheese
fusilli pasta tossed with red, yellow and green vegetables
Dessert
Blueberry-Apple Cobbler with Hemp-Oatmeal Topping
Milk Chocolate Tart in a Hempnut-Pecan Crust
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