Entwine At a Glance

Saturday, October 13, 2012
Walla Walla Community College Dietrich Dome

5:30 pm Wine & Hors d’oeuvre
Silent Auction
6:30pm Multi Course Dinner with Wine Pairings
Live Auction
Special Program
Live Entertainment by The FrogHollow Band

Entwine 2012 Menu

Hors d’oeuvre by current Culinary Arts students

Wines by Enology & Viticulture graduates

Prepared by Culinary Arts Faculty

Culinary Arts Faculty

Terrine of Scallops, Shrimp with Dungeness Crab Salad

Herb Cracker

Jones of WA, 2011 Columbia Valley Estate Riesling

Prepared by Norm Shaw

Norm Shaw

Butternut Squash Bisque

Focaccia Crouton, Curried Froth

Analemma, 2010 Columbia Gorge Rosé of Pinot Noir

Prepared by Kristin Swaggart

Kristin Swaggart

Tea Smoked Duck Breast

Peppered Monteillet Goat Cheese, Micro Greens,

Thistle Honey and Raisin Compote, Walla Walla Sweet Onion Lavosh

Cayuse, 2010 Walla Walla Valley Cailloux Vineyard Syrah

Prepared by Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman

“Sous Vide” Lostine Cattle Co. Flat Iron Steak

Bacon-Brioche Bread Pudding, Cougar Gold Potato Puree,

Ragout of Fall Mushrooms, Wilted Frissee, Marrow Enriched Thyme Demi

Cave B, 2009 Columbia Valley Estate Cuveé du Soleil

Prepared by Jen Contreras

Jen Contreras

Poached Peach Semifreddo

Toasted Peach Marmalade, Dark Chocolate Caramel, Hazelnut Tuile

College Cellars, 2011 Walla Walla Valley Ice Wine Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Entwine Lead Chef

Chef Dan Thiessen

With 4 years of Culinary Instructor experience and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Dan has worked kitchens in Aspen, Switzerland, Idaho then on to Seattle where he was an opening Instructor under Chef Roland Henin at the Art Institute of Seattle for 3 years. Chef Thiessen’s responsibilities included: assisting in development of the program; starting and coaching the competition teams and continuing as an advisor for the program. After teaching there he went on to hold the positions of Executive Chef; The Space Needle, Golf Club at Newcastle, Chandler’s Crabhouse, Corporate Chef of Salty’s Restaurants and then Chef/Owner of the 0/8 Seafood Grill and Twisted Cork Wine Bar. His experience in marketing includes his own “live call in” style radio cooking show for 5 years, numerous TV appearances as well as printed articles. Dan has been featured in local, regional and national publications for quotes, recipes, industry insights and tips, throughout his career. His background from the CIA, and working in Europe, has developed a firm foundation on the fundamentals of cooking as well as restaurant ownership, and a unique ability to teach culinary management and leadership skills to those interested in a career in the industry.