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Cultivating Community Luncheon

Saturday, August 10, 2024

​Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion & Santa Fe School of Cooking

A full farm-to-table experience starting with a tour of the Santa Fe Farmer's Market with local chefs and a hands-on cooking demo at the Santa Fe School of Cooking to prepare a delicious lunch with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.  

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Full Itinerary

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9:00 AM
Market Tour
Santa Fe Farmer's Market
11:00 AM
Hors D'oeuvres & Drink
Santa Fe School of Cooking
11:30 AM
Cooking Demo by Chef MaryDawn
Santa Fe School of Cooking
12:00 PM
​Luncheon
​Santa Fe School of Cooking

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Luncheon Menu

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First Course
Roasted eggplant dip
Local breads

Second Course
Tiropitas, goat cheese, red chile jelly
Bruschetta of roasted red peppers, basil

Third Course
Leg of Lamb
New Mexico red chile flakes, olive oil, garlic, herbs
or
Summer Ratatouille
red pepper, tomato, onion, garlic, summer squash, basil

Both entrées served with pistachio apricot rice pilaf, marinated cucumbers, summer greens, herb vinaigrette

Fourth Course
Tres Leches cake, summer stone fruit

Meet the Chef

MaryDawn Wright

Chef MaryDawn grew up spending her time between White Bear Lake Minnesota and Española New Mexico. It was on a wood stove on a back porch of a small farm along the Rio Grande where she learned and fell in love with traditional New Mexican cuisine. After obtaining a degree in Anthropology she became a certified pastry chef, and then a classically trained French chef. Her approach to teaching combines culinary history with classical technique mixed with a dash of fun. During her extensive career she has worked in several world class restaurants, owned her own restaurant in Taos NM, worked in kitchens from Australia to Israel, designed recipes and products for multinational food companies, and taught cooking and baking techniques to audiences ranging from home cooks to corporate executives and professional chefs.

MaryDawn is also a member of Les Dames de Escoffier, an organization of women leaders in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. She is happy to call New Mexico home again and to share the breadth of her experience at the Santa Fe School of Cooking.

Meet the Honorees

Photo of Sallie Bingham

Photo of Guadalupe Credit Union

Sallie Bingham is a longtime supporter of both the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute and Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, and will be honored with the Rainmaker Philanthropy Award. This award recognizes individuals who have selflessly contributed to the Institute's mission. Sallie's unwavering belief in the Institute's values and her dedication to its programs have made a significant impact. Like the Institute, she is passionate about tackling challenging issues, her courage and commitment inspire many. Her philanthropy extends beyond the Institute, reflecting her broad dedication to making a difference. 

Sallie is a longtime supporter of both the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute and Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, and will be honored with the Rainmaker Philanthropy Award. This award recognizes individuals who have selflessly contributed to the Institute's mission. Sallie's unwavering belief in the Institute's values and her dedication to its programs have made a significant impact. Like the Institute, she is passionate about tackling challenging issues, her courage and commitment inspire many. Her philanthropy extends beyond the Institute, reflecting her broad dedication to making a difference.

​Guadalupe Credit Union, a long-standing partner of the Institute’s Microloan Program,  will be honored with the Corporate Partnership Award at the luncheon. The Microloan Program is a cornerstone offering of the Institute, providing low-interest loans to farmers and fostering agricultural growth in the region. Guadalupe’s financial coaching and their ability to develop strong relationships with the farmers has been instrumental to the success of the program.