Our view of outstanding in the field is called for the Love of the Dish. We did it a little different but the concept is similar. Everyone brings some wine and something to prepare with the group. We all learn from each other and find new friendships. Its a hands on experience We'll be having our 2nd event on September 24th which will be 10 of us getting together to cook and eat. The theme is grilling so everything needs to be "grillable" which is funny in itself because now we have a grill that has a oven, searer, grill, rotisserie and a griddle. Plus there is the weber option.
As time goes on we are thinking that possibly we can make our own Outstanding in the Field day with a twist. So we're starting small and hopefully we'll find ways to make it bigger so more of us can get in on the fun. Anyone that is interested, drop us a note and we'll keep you on the list for the next event. If it was up to me, I would have the get together monthly with all different people!
People show up for a 1 hour wine reception followed by a brief overview of how this got started and the direction it is going now.
Then you tour the farm and hear all about how they make it work. At Heritage Prairie Farm in La Fox IL they grow everything organic and are starting to have a year round crop thanks to the moveable greenhouses that they have spent years developing.
After the tour you find yourself standing in the middle of nowhere with a beautiful table winding through the land.
They set up a remote grilling area complete with all the necessities. 1 server per table of 8 and they are good. The wine is paired with each course on the menu. They keep the glasses full!
This picture to the left and the one below are from each end of the table that was curved right through the trees. It was beautiful.
They describe each course to you with the farm that it was grown on and how it was prepared.
Great people attend these events. Everyone is after the same experience!Right through to candle light!!
What a day!
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