Tasting Buffet this Sunday, November 8
Oregon State University Extension Service Master Food Preservers will showcase their knowledge and a variety of tasty creations at their third annual Tasting Buffet, Sunday, November 8, from 4-7 p.m. A fundraiser for the Master Food Preserver program, this year’s Tasting Buffet will move to the Elks Lodge, 2470 West 11th Avenue in Eugene, to accommodate growing interest and participation in the event.
The cost is $15 per person or $25 for two people attending together. Tickets may be purchased at the OSU Extension Service office, 950 West 13th Avenue, Long’s Meat Market, 81 East 28th Avenue, and Newman’s Fish Market, 1545 Willamette Street. Tickets also may be purchased the day of the event at the Elks Lodge.
The Tasting Buffet will feature a variety of freshly prepared and preserved foods, including baked, canned, pickled, and dried items. Fresh-smoked salmon and pork can be sampled with homemade chutneys and sauces, while corned beef and tongue can be sampled with homemade mustards and other condiments. There also will be samples of various Artisan breads and gluten-free baked goods. On-site demonstrations will include cheese making, condiments preparation, cider pressing, and how to dry and use herbs. There will be door prizes, a silent auction, and Master Food Preserver Jennifer Levin will present an abbreviated version of her popular “Gifts from the Kitchen” class.
Master Food Preservers are trained volunteers who work in support of the OSU Extension Service. They share their knowledge with more than 10,000 Lane County residents each year by teaching classes, staffing question-and-answer booths at farmers markets and fairs, volunteering at food banks, and answering questions on Extension’s Food Safety Hotline.
