Supper Club
Sweetwater Farm is pleased to announce the return of our successful (and delicious) fundraiser from last season, the Sweetwater Supper Club! The Supper Club gives both members and non-member friends of the farm an opportunity to help us raise greatly needed funds for our Education and Outreach programs while also enjoying a wonderful meal with friends and family.
We are looking for people who would like to volunteer to host their own Sweetwater Supper Club event. We want our Sweetwater Supper Club events to be as unique and varied as our community. From pizza parties, to book club gatherings, to 5-course meals to vegan barbeques, the options are endless! There are only a few rules – use at least one Sweetwater-grown item in the menu, tell your guests about Sweetwater Farm and ask them to make a donation for the meal, and have fun!
This season, we have wonderful sponsors and a very generous host package (valued at more than $200) to help get you started with your Supper Club Event. Check out what’s in this year’s kit:
- An Organic Cotton Sweetwater Supper Club Market Bag
- Farm Fresh Seasonal Organic Veggies
- Two Bottles (red & white) of Sustainably Grown Wine from The Naked Grape
- A Gift Package from The Naked Grape: (cotton market bag, t-shirt, wine key, wine stoppers and cork coasters)
- A “Healthy Pantry Kit” provided by Whole Foods: (Quinoa, Red Lentils, Brown Rice, Steel Cut Oats, Almonds, Whole Wheat Pasta, Veggie Broth, Tahini, Peanut Butter, Dijon Mustard, Garbanzo Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Apple Cider Vinegar, Nutritional Yeast and MUCH more)
- A $15 Gift Card for Whole Foods Market
- An “Engine 2” Cookbook (or documentary DVD) provided by Whole Foods
- A coupon for a free loaf of bread from our Sunday Market Bread Vendor “20 Shekels”
- A coupon for a ½ lb. of feta or chevre from The Dancing Goat
- A coupon for a host pack of guest soap from The Dancing Goat
- Supper Club Recipe Cards
- Other goodies to inspire you and your guests!
In exchange for this generous host package, we ask that each host raise a minimum of $100 to be donated back to the farm. Of course, donations above the minimum requirement are encouraged and greatly appreciated.
This season, we’re making every penny count!
If you are interested in signing up to host your own Sweetwater Supper Club event, or would like more information on this fundraiser, please CONTACT US.
Supper Club Success…
Are you interested in hosting a Sweetwater Supper Club event but need a little inspiration? Here’s testimonials from some of our Supper Club hosts to get the creative juices flowing!
Jenny Anderson
Jenny Anderson, our Program Coordinator, held a Sweetwater Supper Club cocktail and appetizer party. Jenny was inspired by the bounty of fresh produce, herbs and edible flowers that were harvested for her event. Instead of a formal sit-down dinner, she opted for a casual spread of savory appetizers, fun herbal cocktails and even a sweet dessert. Here’s what her guests enjoyed:
Grapefruit Basil Martini Mint Basil Spiked Lemonade over Chamomile Ice Cubes Iced Black Tea with Fresh Mint Syrup over Mint Ice Cubes Summer Squash Crustless Quiche Bites Garden Salad with Nasturtium, Quail Egg & Candied Bacon (or Candied Pecans) One Bite Caprese Salad with Sunflower Seed Pesto, Micro Greens & Balsamic Syrup Homemade Potato Chips 3 Ways – Fresh Rosemary, Salt & Pepper & Garlic Carrot Zucchini Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing
“My friends had such a great time and were blown away from the variety of goodies we offered,” said Jenny. “I love cooking and love telling people all about my community farm, so this was the perfect forum to do both!”
Jenny’s generous guests donated $510 for Sweetwater’s Outreach and Education Programs.
Kim Pham
Kim Pham, owner of Kaleisia Tea Lounge hosted a fabulous buffet style Supper Club lunch. Each of the dishes she created were 100% vegan and Kim noted that her guests were “amazed by the creative ways I approached certain produce.” Kim goal was to “show off all the wonderful garden selections that Sweetwater produced. The vegetables were so fresh and delicious on their own, thus making it easy to accomplish my mission.”
Here are the creative dishes that Kim’s guests enjoyed:
Vegan Summer Potato Salad Spiced Red Curry with Tofu, Carrots, Green Zucchini, Sunburst Squash, Basil and Red Potato Roasted Red Potatoes tossed with Garlic Sea Salt and Minced Rosemary Stems of Rainbow Chard Stir Fried with Grapefruit Flavored Agave Nectar Whole wheat angel hair spaghetti with basil, green zucchini, sunburst squash, yellow zucchini, sun dried tomato, and rosemary Garden salad with romaine leaves, cucumber, purple and orange carrots and cherry tomatoes Turnip and Jackfruit Salad Vegetable stir fry with carrot, yellow and green zucchini and sunburst squash. Thai Prik King Green Beans Tofu & Scallion Stir-Fry Collards Stir-Fry with mushroom seasoning salt Rainbow Chard Stir Fry made with sweet onion and marjoram Baked Spaghetti Squash Fruit Salad with mango, jackfruit and green apple.
“It was a ton of fun and I look forward to hosting another dinner,” said Kim. “Next time I will recruit a few friend to host with me and hope to raise more funds for Sweetwater.”
Kim and her gracious guests raised over $150 for Sweetwater’s Education and Outreach Programs.
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Illene Sofranko
St. Petersburg native, Illene Sofranko, hosted a casual outdoor Supper Club BBQ for her friends and family. Illene’s Supper Club allowed her to tell her friends on the other side of the Bay all about Sweetwater Organic Community Farm. Illene noted, “a lot of my friends hadn’t heard of Sweetwater. The dinner was a great way to introduce them to the farm.”
In addition to singing the praises of Sweetwater, Illene whipped up a fabulous menu! Here’s what her guests enjoyed:
Marinated and grilled summer squash with vegan garlic aioli sauce to dip Garlicy green beans Spicy Indian Carrot Salad Frogmore stew with red and white potatoes Simple Salad with purple carrots and flower petal vinaigrette Patty pan squash with lemon and herb chickpeas
“On a small scale,” said Illene, ”hosting a Supper Club was a great way for me to be proactive and push others to do the same. Supporting our local community, eating organic, these are all ways to make small, but meaningful changes in our own life and in the lives of our neighbors.”
Illene and her guests raised over $330 for Sweetwater’s Education and Outreach Programs.
Andy Harris
Let our long-time friend of the farm and current CSA Member, Andy Harris inspire you with his Sweetwater Supper Club dinner party!
Andy hosted a Supper Club dinner with family and friends and was inspired by our farm-fresh veggies and the lovely Mahi he caught himself off our our southern waters! Here’s what his guests enjoyed:
Grilled Veggies Curried Mahi Blackened Mahi Simple Sweetwater Salad Homemade Key Lime Pie
Andy thought it “was great to introduce my friends to Sweetwater and to have a party for a worthy cause. CSA is a great idea that needs to be supported and understood by the community.”
Andy and his guests raised $325 for Sweetwater’s Education and Outreach Programs. We’d like to send out a big thank you to Andy and his generous guests for their contributions.
The Doyle Family
The Doyle Family, long-time friends of the farm, decided to host a casual family dinner to support Sweetwater Farm through our Supper Club fundraising program. Annie Doyle and her family used their host kit to create a home cooked meal to which included:
A Large Mixed Greens Salad Homemade Quinoa Tabbouleh Vegan Enchiladas with Salsa Verde Fresh Strawberries for DessertAnnie and her family, “enjoyed this opportunity to raise money for Sweetwater Organic Community Farm. We believe in buying local and eating fresh and organic. This fundraiser was a wonderful chance to showcase the seasonal produce of the Sweetwater Farm and share our philosophy with others through a nutritious and heartwarming meal.”
Not only did the Dolyes raise $250 to help support our ongoing Education and Outreach Programs, but they also sent us a beautiful hand-drawn note! We love you too, Doyle Family!
If you want to spread the love by hosting your very own Supper Club event, let us know! Remember you do NOT need to be a member of the farm to participate. Please Contact Us to sign up or learn more.
