June 18
6:00 PM
US relations with Panama go well beyond issues related to the canal. Join us on Wednesday, June 18 at Barrack's East Port Banquet Center (East Peoria) to learn about the wide range of partnerships. Menu will feature Panamanian favorites!
Dr. Barbara Ribbens has led an educational exchange program with schools in Panama for more than a decade. Beyond educational exchanges, she understand the trade, tourism, and the canal. She may be joined by others in the group who have spent time on the canal or islands nearby.
The menu is fabulous!
Ropa Vieja- Shredded beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce, w/ onions, peppers
Arroz con coco (coconut rice)
Arroz con Pollo- Rice with chicken, w/ green peas & red peppers Fried Plantains
Black Beans
Corn Tortillas
Pink Potato Salad
Tossed Salad w/ dressings
Dessert - Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)
