Good Food-Good Folk

Farm to Table Dinner

One of the beautiful things about living on a farm gives us access to wonderful food. We grow, raise and make most everything we eat here on the ranch. This time of year everything is plentiful. It is a perfect time to throw a big farm dinner.

So we did

The day was hot..well over 100 degrees when we were setting up, and we were all struggling to keep hydrated. The thing about where we live is that in the late afternoon a nice breeze picks up, and then once the sun goes down, it is rather pleasant.
So 104 at three, 90 at six, and 60 by ten pm.

We set up a kitchen in a stock trailer (it was scrubbed clean!), pulled everything we needed down to the pasture, and readied for a 6:30pm guest arrival.

As you look through the photos you will see our great network of friends that helped us put this event together.

The menu was a bit ambitious, but I was able to do quite a bit of prep in advance which helped keep the stress in the kitchen to a minimum and a nice flow to the evening.

The evening started with a lovely wine tasting hosted by a neighboring vineyard. We paired a few appetizers with the wine, then moved to the table for the evening meal. We served everything family-style and encouraged the guests to mingle and share.

One of the highlights of the evening was the music provided by my husband and his good friend Sam. They have been playing together for over a decade and had a great time “picking and grinning” It was a real treat for everyone.

Alright, I think I have talked enough. Enjoy the photos of the evening and follow us on instagram @vicarious_ranch to be the first to know when we do this again.