Nearly 70 members of the real estate community enjoyed tasty delicacies from around the world during the 3rd Annual Taste the Nations event April 18. Held at the NEFAR Resource Center, Taste the Nation is an annual REALTOR® Party fundraising event that is hosted by NEFAR’s Global Business Council. This year, $2,380 was raised from admission and a silent auction.
Fifteen countries were represented at the event.
- India – Rory Dubin and Janna Thomas – chhole with basmati rice with an optional condiment, coriander chutney.
- Peru – Angie McKee – Chaufa de Pollo, chanchita, and ceviche with papas huancaina.
- Jamaica – Sharon McNeal – curry chicken, oxtail, jerk chicken, fried Plantain, steamed cabbage, rice and peas.
- Puerto Rico – Ed Santiago – roast pork, fried bananas, and Spanish rice.
- Italy – Jayna Belardo – meatballs.
- Vietnam – Pham family – Vietnamese chicken salad.
- England – Janice Valentine and Golden Dog Title & Trust – bangers and mash.
- Cuba – Sylvia Sanders – yuca, black beans, rice, and roast pork.
- The Philippines – Cristina Comstock (AREAA) – Filipino dessert.
- México – Ann Marie Wiggins – pozole.
- Japan – Elizabeth Wells – sushi.
- Greece – Christine Baranofsky – baklava and spanakopita.
- Germany – Nicole Jensen and Jeremy Cox (realMLS) – charcuterie, pretzels, and chocolates.
- USA – Jonna Faeth – Rice Krispie treats.
- France – Jonna Faeth – hazelnut chocolate spread on mini toast.
Dancers from Graceful Orchid Dance Studio in Gainesville performed Tibetan dances during the event. Performing a solo Indian dance was Trisha Roy of Open Spaces International Realty in Newberry, Florida, who organized and helped lead NEFAR’s recent trade mission to India. performed a solo Indian dance.
Three items – a relaxation basket, a money tree, and a wine basket were donated for the silent auction and raised $340 for the REALTOR® Party. Four giveaways were given to lucky drawing winners and included a copy of Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, an international snack box, and two bottles of wine. Goodie bags with party favors, international candy, and globe stress balls were given to participants.
Gonzalo Mejia and Jonna Faeth sponsored the drinks.
