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The Evening and the Menu

December 5, 2008, Friday

Abromson Community Education Center, Portland

$90.00 per person
($40.00 deductible)

 

5:30 – 6:15 p.m. *  Main Lobby

Hors D’Oeuvres Reception
Musical Performances

Chilled Maine Lobster
Shrimp Cocktail
Smoked Oysters
Smoked Salmon Canapes
A Selection of traditional and specialty local cheeses from Pineland Farm
  with classic cracker selection, garnished with fresh fruit and gourmet spreads
Warm spinach and artichoke dip with crisp flatbread
Broiled dates stuffed with almonds and wrapped in bacon
Maine Crabmeat Quiche
Arugula and goat cheese stuffed mushrooms

 

6:15 – 7:30 p.m. *  Holiday Buffet 

Reserved Seating in Dining Halls
Tableside Serenading

Assorted artisan breads and rolls
  with pumpkin, cranberry and whipped butters
Relish tray
Select Red and White Wines

Salad

Marinated cucumber and dill salad
Tossed salad  of mixed local mesclun greens
  with dried cranberries, toasted almonds and honey balsamic vinaigrette

Main Courses

Carved Roast Prime Rib of Beef
  with Horseradish Cream Sauce and Yorkshire Pudding
Chilled Poached Atlantic Salmon with Dijon Dill Cream Sauce
Carved Tenderloin of Pork with Apricot and Grand Marnier Glaze

Vegetables

Maple scented roasted root vegetables
Aroostook county broccoli with lemon zest and roasted red peppers
Traditional creamy whipped Maine potatoes

 

7:45 – 9:45 p.m. * Hannaford Hall

Welcome Remarks with Champagne Toast
Live Auction – Raffle Drawing
Centerpiece Concert

 

9:45 p.m.  Main Lobby
Dessert and Coffee

Traditional homemade holiday cookies
Freshly brewed coffee and decaffeinated coffee
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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