This Saturday, May 5th at 10am, 

Ken will be doing a free demo at the

Downtown Lawrence Farmers’ Market

Here’s the Menu:

Spring Salad

Shaved Asparagus, Micro Greens, Radish, Grilled Scallion,

Landaria Aged Goat Cheese, Chive Blossom-Sunflower Vinaigrette

Clark Farm Chicken Brochettes

Green Garlic, Chili, Basil

Hilltop Farm Bone-In Pork Chop

Lavender, Honey, Black Pepper

Micro Arugula from Backyard Produce

Backyard Produce has been growing and selling Micro-Greens and Micro-Herbs in North Lawrence since 2008.  Just this year, they have been experimenting with a new living tray system, free of dirt (so no foreign matter ends up on your plate);  the plants are actually living until they are cut and put onto a finished dish and in your mouth!  No chemicals are sprayed on the plants at any time during the growing process, which we appreciate.  Look for these delicious little guys on top of your favorite Pach dishes today!  Please visit Backyard Produce’s website for more information on these homegrown greens: http://www.greenhousesprout.com/

     Spring is here, and it’s time to get excited about all of the springtime bounty we have been waiting for all winter long.  Not to mention all of the new seasonal beer options!  I guarantee that if you have missed out on passed Free State Beer Dinners here, you should make it up to yourself and attend this one!  Not to be missed!

I’m guessing that not everyone knows about all of the farmers Ken and Brian work with here at Pachamama’s.  Since taking a break from the blog to get married, and transition into my new role as GM here, I thought that this would be a perfect opportunity to launch back into blogging by highlighting all of the wonderful local produce and specialties that come into the restaurant. 

This is a picture of the beautiful quail eggs we have been purchasing from Clyde Puckett!  Clyde has been hatching chickens and ducks in McLouth, Kansas for over 25 years, and just this past year, he decided to try his hand at raising quail.  Aren’t they magnificent looking?

The Ladies of Lawrence Artwork(LOLA) group will be setting up a one day only pop up shop at Pachamama’s restaurant Saturday February 4, 2012.  The Valentine’s show will start at 10am and go until 4pm in the Blue Room of the restaurant, 800 New Hampshire St.  The event is free and open to the public to come and shop for their sweethearts or themselves!  A perfect opportunity to get out and show support for Lawrence’s unique and lively art scene.

LOLA artists will be offering handmade items such as: Valentine’s cards, jewelry, soaps, candles, artwork, prints, t-shirts, house wares, bags, and much more.  Twelve artists and designers will be showcased for this event:

Kate Von Achen,  Awava – awavamarket.com

Jill Riley, Dishpan Hands

Kylie Grater, Early Jewelry –earlyjewelry.com

Kendra Marable, Glitter & Rust – glitterandrust.com

Kate E. Burke, Kate E. Burke – kateeburke.com

Kitty Steffens, KitMit

Dana Hangauer, Eat Art Club – eatartclub.com

Katie Reese, Kitty Reese – kittyreese.com 

Leslie Kuluva, Leslie Kay – misslesliekay.com

Rachel Dempsey, Red Designs – reddesignsjewelry.net

Gina Renee, Nurture Botanicals – bazilessentials.com

Kristi Arnold– kristi-arnold.com 

VALENTINE’S DAY MENU

5-Course Tasting Menu

Tuesday February 14^th, 2012

$50 per person or $65 per person with wine pairings

Warm Liquid Center Gougére/House Kimchi Devilled Egg

3-cheese fondue/Mustard Seed Pickle

Oyster Pan Roast

Bacon, Creamed Baby Spinach, Laughing Bird Shrimp, Absinthe,

Porcini-Parmesan Jus

Whipped Brie-Parma Ham Bundles

 Truffled Medjool Dates, Shaved Radish, Petit Salet,

Smoked Marcona Almonds

Diver Scallops and Braised Short Ribs

Crushed gold potato, Grilled baby fennel,

Orange Chile-Tomato Broth,

Green Olive-Toasted Garlic Tapenade, Bearnaise

Chocolate Souffle for Two

Warm Passion Fruit Anglaise, Strawberry Pearls,

Shaved White Chocolate Truffle

Drink Special

Boulevard Chocolate Ale Milkshake

Strawberries n’ Cream Cookies

RSVP: 785-841-0990

Thursday February 16, 2012

$70 per person*

Grilled Laughing Bird Shrimp-Pumpkin Marlin Poisson Cru

Coconut, Chile, Mango, Herbs

2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey

Bacon Wrapped Clark Chicken “Rumaki”

Pickled Black Walnut-Scallion Sticky Rice, Miso-Lime Butterscotch, Pink Grapefruit Brulee

2009 Highland Chardonnay,  Santa Lucia Highlands

Black Tea n’ Spice Cured Duck Pastrami

House Tart Cherry Kraut, Dark Rye Toast, Crispy Sprout Leaves, Dijon-Dill Havarti Fondue

2009 Twelve Clones Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands

Olive Grilled Pork Secreto Steak

Roasted and Raw Porcini, Dried Strawberry-Sheep’s Milk Cheese Cream of Wheat

2009 Cotes du Crow’s Granache/Syrah, Monterey

Pinot Braised Lamb Shanks

Moroccan Spiced Qinoa, Grilled Fennel, Blackberry-Toasted Garlic-Almond Vinaigrette

2009 Double L Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands

 Oaxacan Hot Chocolate

*(Tax and Gratuity not included)

RSVP 785-841-0990