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The Arbor Gate

April 9, 2009 on 12:29 am | In Uncategorized | No Comments

Well, the Dining Diva and I went on another road trip. This one a little closer to home – Tomball. Beverly and her family are the owners of the Arbor Gate. If you need plants, herbs, rosebushes, trees, pecan oil, pear infused vinegar and the list goes on, she has it.

This was their 8th or 9th annual Herb Conference/Luncheon. Molly had the task of cooking demonstration while the most wonderful, Ann Wheeler talked about herbs.

I missed most of what was going on as I was behind the chiffon drapes with two assistants plating up the lunch.

As always, Molly had a great menu. There was a cold Zucchini Soup, Spinach Salad with Mango Vinaigrette topped with Toasted Almonds, Dried Cranberries and Feta Cheese. Dessert was great too – Grilled Pound Cake with Raspberry Honey Cream and Chantilly! We started the whole thing off with a glass of Champagne that had a wild Hibiscus flower in it. These are great. They are grown and hand-picked in Australia. The only thing in the jar is sugar, water and the flowers. If you would like to know more about the Hibiscus or the Honey Creams just drop me a line at darian@chefdarian.com. I can help you get hooked up with the nearest retailer or if you are a retailer I can tell you how to get these products on your shelf.

Anyway, it was a great day. Everyone had a great time and had a wonderful lunch. The next joint outing for the Diva and I will be at the Sip and Stroll in Sugarland. That is always a great time! Catch us as we represent Texas at the Sip & Stroll in Sugarland. We have a great time showcasing all things Texas!