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Memorable is the word most often used to describe our Field to Fork dinners. Memorable for the weather which has run the gamut from torrential rain or a clear full moon lit evening. Memorable for the meals which are fresh from the farm and exquisitely prepared by a talented chef. Memorable for the company – farmers who grew the food, neighbors who wouldn’t miss a night out at the farm and new friends visiting for the first time. And finally, memorable for the scenery – beautiful Jersey cows marching down the lane to graze lush green grass, an adorable Border collie herding cows and Meadow larks singing their trademark song.

The idea that we could host an elaborate dinner for 100 people in our field came from our friend Maria Lefrancois. After dismissing the notion, we embraced it and started planning the first dinner in August, 2008. Although the weather was wet and windy that year, guests were thrilled to enjoy a delicious five course meal in a barn. Since our dream of dining in the field was not fulfilled, we planned a second dinner and the weather could not have been more perfect. The sky was blue and a harvest moon shone on diners during dessert of homemade pies.

Not wanting to profit from our friends, we decided the dinners would be a fund raiser for an appropriate cause. Dinners have raised between $1,400 and $2,000. The designated charity is announced in the invitation and approximately $20 from each ticket is donated.

We work closely with our caterer to plan the event and the menu. No outside company is involved. The menu is created around availability of local foods. Last year everything except the balsamic vinegar was sourced locally!

The dinners are so magical that after each marvelous evening our thoughts turn to planning the next Field to Fork dinner. Stay tuned!

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