Meal of the Year
Meal of the Year supports the dreams and aspirations of COCC students by raising funds for scholarships that will open doors once closed and change the students' lives forever. For 44 years, we have gathered for one evening filled with good food, drink, merriment and friends all in an effort to raise funds to support student success at COCC. In 2020, this black-tie affair netted $320,000 for scholarships!
We are delighted to be honoring the Bend Foundation this year. The Bend Foundation's mission is to stimulate and enhance a thriving and creative community in Central Oregon. Established and funded by Brooks Scanlon, Brooks Resources and its shareholders, the Bend Foundation was originally formed in 1947 as a resource for injured loggers and mill workers, and to provide scholarships for industry workers. Over the years, the Bend Foundation has performed as a leader in our community by identifying and supporting key needs in an effort to maintain and improve the livability in Bend and throughout Central Oregon.
To purchase a table (8 - 10 guests), call 541-383-7225 or email foundation@cocc.edu
When: April 8, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm
Where: Mazama Gymnasium @ Bend COCC campus
Wear: Black-Tie Optional
The Menu
Spring Garden Salad
Crispy beets, asparagus, black pepper and lemon ricotta, pickled radish, heirloom
carrot and red vein sorrels on a bed of arugula and topped with champagne tarragon-vinaigrette
Entree
Carlton Farms Pork Osso Buco with fondant potato, tri-color cauliflower, tomato-fennel
pork jus, prosciutto crumb, rosemary gremolata and aged balsamic (gf)
Vegetarian Entree
Smoked eggplant rollatini with foraged mushroom duxelle, fondant potato, tri-color
cauliflower, tomato-fennel broth, rosemary gremolata and aged balsamic (gf)
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart
Valrhona bittersweet chocolate ganache, sablee shortcrust, Jacobsen fleur de dal (Oregon
Coast)
Gluten Free and Dairy Free substitutions are available with prior notice
All proceeds from Meal of the Year benefit the scholarship program at COCC
Photos by Karen Cammack