Bedford Village Inn

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Gail McWilliam Jellie
NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food
PO Box 2042
Concord, NH 03302-2042
Tel. 271-3788

Bedford Village Inn is next to Host NH Growers' Dinner

The 2005 New Hampshire Growers' Dinner series moves to The Bedford Village Inn on September 14. The Bedford Village Inn hosted New Hampshire's very first Growers' Dinner in 2004 when the NH Farm to Restaurant Connection program was launched. Executive Chef Jodi Geiser and her staff have developed a sumptuous multi-course affair featuring produce from the Bedford Farmers' Market as well as products from many other New Hampshire farms.

Growers' Dinners are promotional events coordinated by the New Hampshire Farm to Restaurant Connection, a program linking New Hampshire farms and food producers with New Hampshire restaurants. The September 14th dinner at the Bedford Village Inn is the fifth in a series of dinners scheduled from June through October at several restaurant locations around the state.

Growers' Dinners highlight local farm products and its producers. Chefs create special dishes that feature the products of selected New Hampshire farmers. Menus are created to promote the event, and to use as on-going public relations for both the farms and participating restaurants. These programs also help to heighten awareness among the public for the quality, variety and availability of local products throughout New Hampshire. Both consumers and businesses are encouraged to purchase and enjoy New Hampshire's own whenever possible.

The evening at the Bedford Village Inn begins at 6 pm with a reception. Dinner is served at 6:30 pm and guests will choose from an array of fresh salads, venison roast, turkey, braised beef, fall vegetables and greens. Dessert options include an apple and cheddar pie and pumpkin cheese cake. A portion of the proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Bedford Farmers' Market

Space is limited at this unique event and reservations are required. For dinner details, call The Bedford Village Inn at 800-852-1166. For more information about the NH Farm to Restaurant Connection, contact Gail McWilliam Jellie at the NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food, tel. 271-3788, email: gmcwilliam@agr.state.nh.us or visit www.nhfarmtorestaurant.com.

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This document initially developed by Jack Potter, 603-528-1990, info@shakerwoodsfarm.com.
Shaker Woods Farm at Point Comfort, 9 June 2005

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