Fundraiser invites diners to the very table the Hormel family enjoyed their meals at – Austin Daily Herald
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Not long after starting at the Hormel Historic Home, Executive Director Cindy Meany had an idea for a fundraiser.
Encouraged by Elaine Hansen, Executive Director of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, to do something unique, Meany traveled back in time to bring people a first-hand dining experience connected to Lillian Hormel herself.
“The historical part comes from the fact that they dine at the table that belonged to George and Lillian [Hormel]”Said Meany. “It was here in 1901. Think of the conversations that took place at this table and the origins of the Hormel company.”
The newly created Lillian’s Table went into trial operation on October 29th and offered a luxurious selection of dishes, including a welcome plate, starter, main course, side dishes and a dessert drink. The decadence of the meal was evident in the filet mignon with garlic herb butter and the apple bread pudding with warm rum sauce.
Get a taste of what Lillian’s Table has to offer:
www.hormelhistorichome.org/lillians-table.html
As the news of Lillian’s Table’s unique offering spread, interest quickly grew and Meany received several phone calls to inquire about events in the near future.
“We expect a lot of Lillian’s tables to be booked here in the future,” said Meany. “But it’s supposed to be lunch Monday through Friday to talk to people … I had requests for New Year’s Eve and the day after Christmas.”
Meany said Lillian’s Table is ready to accommodate almost any dining request when there are staff ready to work. Through the experience, Meany will help guide people through menu choices and ensure diners are getting the meal they are hoping for.
“It’s about creating an unforgettable experience,” said Meany.
The price of the meal is USD 60 per person for groups of a minimum of six and a maximum of eight people. The price includes everything in one invoice and gives people a first-class culinary experience like no other, which is further sparked by the connection to Hormel itself.
“Lillian is a huge inspiration to me the more I learn about her and how passionate she was about cooking and entertaining,” said Meany.
Lillian’s Table is also an opportunity for Meany to share her own culinary skills. Meany ran her own catering business for a couple of years in the early 2000s and now looks forward to sharing that love of food with guests at the Hormel Historic Home.
“It’s a way to show my creativity and incorporate something that is very important to me into the parts that I already love about my job,” said Meany.
The future looks bright for this new fundraiser, as 100% of the funds raised will flow into the historic house.
Guests will be seated at a literal piece of history and enjoy extravaganza during a unique culinary adventure.
“Lillian’s Table is a way to showcase your home and provide a superior dining experience,” said Meany.
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Fundraiser invites diners to the very table the Hormel family enjoyed their meals at