Here's the picture in my mind:
on a beautiful autumn evening, between one and two hundred people are
gathered out in the gardens of Hawkins Family Farm. They are
seated between heaven and earth at tables dressed in white
tablecloths. On their china plates they find food that was grown
or raised not far from where they sit, exquisite dishes prepared by local chef Jennifer Disler slow-cooked
beef brisket, blueberry pork, herb-rubbed chicken, rainbow carrots,
sautéed greens, crusty sourdough pain du levain bread, fresh peach
cobbler and much more. They sip a variety of local beers, a
different one paired with each course, including dessert. They
linger for hours,until sunset, when table candles are lighted, enjoying
the slow food experience of a five-course meal.
In addition to sustainably-raised meats and vegetables
from J.L. Hawkins Family Farm, you'll find:
Naturally-raised Vegetables from River Ridge Farm, Laketon, IN
Locally-produced honey and maple syrup from Dan Winger and family, N. Manchester IN
Blueberries from Myron Metzger and family, N. Manchester IN
and
Locally hand-crafted beers from
Mad Anthony Brewing Company, Fort Wayne IN
. . . and more!
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