If you've ever dreamed about trying some of my freaky frozen fixes, now you have the chance! My
green tomato marbled goat cheese ice cream (seen above) is a finalist in the
Mid-Atlantic Red Fruit Festival's tomato recipe contest. Fifteen foodies have been selected to serve their winning dishes with the help of a local chef at the festival. I'm ecstatic to be paired with Executive Chef
Mike Lund of Zynodoa Restaurant in Staunton, VA, who previously worked under Patrick O'Connell at the famous Inn at Little Washington. A few of my favorite food bloggers will also be there as well. Mary Cunningham of
The Arugula Files is serving up a grilled heirloom tomato pizza, and Olga Berman of
Mango & Tomato will present a roasted tomato and dark cherry balsamico soup. The event will be held from 6-8 pm Friday, September 24 in the Pavilion Room
Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building.
Tickets are $35. Attendees get to vote for their favorite dish, so come out, enjoy some food and wine, and help me win! Get
more information here, and check out the full menu after the jump.
UPDATE: Chef Mike and I tied for the popular vote and won runner-up from the judges!