Feral pig, “wild” turkey, bullfrog, dandelions and more will be served up this weekend, 7 pm Aug. 25, at the annual Invasive Species Cook-off in Philomath, Ore., just outside Corvallis, at Chintimini Farm. The event is put on by the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) and features top chefs and music by EW’s Next Big Thing sem-finalists Edewaard.
Food catered by Matt Bennett of Sybaris Restaurant
Music by classical guitarist Gina Machovina and the band Edewaard to move to!
Willamette Valley wine and beer
A cook-off between local chefs using invasive ingredients
Live auction with great items, such as kayak trips, wild mushroom hunt and dinner, wine cellar, yoga and pilates, etc!
Games and more!
Kids play area
Mmmm: dandelion greens
According to Eradication by Mastication the Invasive Species Cook-off started in 2012 and “Top ‘Cook-off’ honors went to pulled nutria, popcorn sparrow and Cajun bullfrog legs.”
The fundraising dinner not only benefits the Intitute for Applied Ecology, it’s also outreach on the invasives issue: “Invasive species threaten our native species and habitats, costing the U.S. more than $138 billion every year. IAE is ready to take them on. We are bringing people to the table to spark conversation and advance action, one edible invader at a time.”
For price, tickets and other details go to eradicationbymastication.org.