Wild, Wild Rice~

I grew up in Minnesota where wild rice is the state "grain." Wild rice is not a rice, but an annual water-grass seed. This seed grows really well in wet, cold-weather climates- Yep that would mean Minnesota!
I've always has a particular interest in wild rice and wanted to showcase the seed this week in restaurant.
Here is what we came up with:

First Course: Wild Rice Veloute with Cranberry Gelee and Candied Orange

We also added a Parmesan froth for some salt and depth-

Second Course: Wild Rice Biscuits and Gravy with House-Made Chicken Bacon Sausage

Wild Rice Biscuits Made with Wild Rice "Flour"

Third Course: Tea-Smoked Trout Over Warm Potato Salad with Lemon Beurre Blanc

We Used a Wok To Stove-Top Smoke Our Trout

Fourth Course: Wild Rice Ice Cream Snicker doodle Sandwich, Steamed Milk, Cranberry-Pistachio Macaroon and Amano Chocolate