Down to Earth

Examples of work that was available in the silent auction:


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David Baxter
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Margaret Berry
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Jenni Brant
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Donna Burdic
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Rebecca Carr
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Chandra DeBuse
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Dana Fritz
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Seth Green
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Justin Kohmetscher
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Karen Kunc
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Jean Lewis
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Dandee Pattee
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Bill Shaffer
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Len Sloup
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Trudie Teijink

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THANK YOU to our guests!

THANK YOU to our planning committee!

THANK YOU to the creative chefs!

THANK YOU to the vendors who provided local food and beverages!

THANK YOU for making DOWN TO EARTH a success!



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Nebraska businesses that provided foods, beverages and services:



Participating artists

  • Brett Anderson
  • David Baxter
  • Margaret Berry
  • Jenni Brant
  • Donna Burdic
  • Neil Christensen
  • Autumn Cipala
  • Rebecca Carr
  • Jen Carlson
  • Mark Cole
  • Shanna Crosby-Wilson
  • Chandra DeBuse
  • Carol DeVall
  • Susan Dewsnap
  • Jana Evans
  • Annie Ferguson
  • Dana Fritz
  • Eriko Fujita
  • Jennie Freidman
  • Seth Green
  • Catherine Griesen
  • Carlos Guerrero
  • Su Harvey
  • Clarisse Hastie
  • Roger Holmes
  • Xanthe Isbister
  • Judd Jarvis
  • Lonna Keller
  • Justin Kohmetscher
  • Tom Kreager
  • Karen Kunc
  • Stephanie Leach
  • Jean Lewis
  • Matel Loop-Rokke
  • Sydney Lynch
  • Kristen Martincic
  • Yvonne Meyer
  • Kristin Nowlin
  • Dandee Pattee
  • Rex Peterson
  • Joshua Pfenning
  • Pete Pinnell
  • Jesse Ross
  • Carol Schwartz
  • Bill Shaffer
  • Tracy Shell
  • Len Sloup
  • Lulu Smith
  • Therman Statom
  • April Stevenson
  • Trudie Teijink
  • Harold Tompkin
  • Loi Vo


Menu


Appetizers

  • Toasted Flatbread Points and Crostini with Assorted Artisan Cheeses
  • Creamy Pesto Quark
  • Caramelized Onion Chevre
  • Raw Seasonal Vegetables for Dipping

Prepared by Maggie Pleskac, Maggie's Vegetarian Wraps

Producers

Branched Oak Farm, Clover Cove Dairy, Farmer Bill's Plants and Produce, Farmstead First Dairy, Karstens Vegetable Farm, Le Quartier Baking Company, Shadowbrook Farm

Salad

  • Mixed Field Greens with Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

Prepared by Lane Rosenberry, The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge

Producers

Caruso-Rozzanno Farms, Common Good Farm, Farmer Bill's Plants and Produce, Karstens Vegetable Farm, Jisa's Farmstead Cheese, Shadowbrook Farm

Meats

  • Cold Country Fried Chicken

Prepared by Travis Green, Dish

Producer

Bluff Valley Farm

  • Rosemary and Garlic Lamb Racks with Balsamic Glaze
  • Spicy Roasted Leg of Lamb
  • Herb Crusted Prime Rib with White Bean & Mushroom Ragout

Prepared by Lorin Dagel, The Venue and Jake Thiesen, Firethorn Golf Club

Producers

Farmer Bill's Plants and Produce, Kelley Bean Company, MyoLean Piedmontese Beef, Tucker Hill Farm

Starches

  • Polenta with Wild Mushroom Ragout

Prepared by Travis Green, Dish

Producers

Brownville Mills, Farmer Bill's Plants and Produce, Prairieland Dairy

  • Assorted Sour Dough Breads with Whipped Creamery Butter

Producers

West Point Dairy Products, Wise Oven Bakery

Vegetable

  • Lemon Butter Grilled Asparagus

Prepared by Lorin Dagel, Venue

Producers

Sunwest Farms, West Point Dairy Products

Dessert

  • Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream served in Handmade Waffle Cones

Ice cream prepared by Amy Green, Ivanna Cone

Producers

Prairieland Dairy, Roca Berry Farm, UNL Dairy Store

Beverages