It's been such an amazing experience hosting farm events over the years. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with talented community members and a chance to get to know many of you on a more intimate level. We are grateful to everyone who attended our recent dinner on Suzie's Farm benefiting The Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
A special thank you our co-host and partner Lucila De Alejandro, chief farmer at Suzie's Farm for a fabulous location. Kudos to chef Jeff Rossman of Terra American Bistro for an outstanding meal, Benchmark Brewing Company, Los Pilares, Domaine Artifact, Golden Coast Mead and Vinavanti Urban Winery and Pachamama Coffee for exquisite libations. Thank you to the courteous staff at CSE Event Services for their service of the food and beverages throughout the event.
A special thank you our co-host and partner Lucila De Alejandro, chief farmer at Suzie's Farm for a fabulous location. Kudos to chef Jeff Rossman of Terra American Bistro for an outstanding meal, Benchmark Brewing Company, Los Pilares, Domaine Artifact, Golden Coast Mead and Vinavanti Urban Winery and Pachamama Coffee for exquisite libations. Thank you to the courteous staff at CSE Event Services for their service of the food and beverages throughout the event.
The stories shared by those who attend out events really allow us to experience the event in a whole new way and make the very best stories. Here's one such story shared with us by Farm Fresh To you member Jennifer, on her own blog Stylishly Social, and graciously reposted here so we could share it with all of you! Thank you Jennifer!!
On Saturday, July 30th, Suzie's Farm and Farm Fresh To You hosted another wonderful Summer Feast on the Farm. The meal was prepared farm-to-fork style by Jeff Rossman of Terra American Bistro. We were treated to beverages provided by Benchmark Brewing Company, Golden Coast Mead and Vinavanti Urban Winery as well as cold brew coffee from Pachamama Coffee Farmers. We were surrounded by beauty as we wandered around the farm and learned about exactly where our meal came from.
The farm location was the perfect setting to meet new people and chat with Suzie's Farm owners Lucila de Alejandro and Robin Taylor. We enjoyed the selection of cold beer and mead as well as flavorful wine while dining on Chef Jeff's delicious appetizers. The tray-passed appetizers included Heirloom Tomato Flatbread, BBQ Pulled Pork Bao Bon, Bahn Mi Sandwiches and Beet & Feta Empanadas. Yum!
We were treated to a talk from Farm Fresh To You owner Thaddeus Barsotti and a Q & A with the very passionate Lucila de Alejandro, owner of Suzie's Farm. We were then seated for our 4-course family style meal that began with a first course of Freekah Salad with Thai basil, kumquats, toasted hazelnuts, arugula and lemon vinaigrette. Our main courses consisted of Dukkah Crusted Fish with fennel orzo and Smoked Pork Tenderloin with a corn salad. We then capped off the meal with a fabulous Roasted Strawberry Tart with ricotta-thyme crema and white balsamic syrup.
One of the best things about this entire experience was that it benefited a great cause. Part of the proceeds from this wonderful 4-course meal were donated to the Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank. The Director of Corporate & Community Partnerships from the Food Bank, Sandra Rabourne, was in attendance at the event as well and spoke about the many ways in which our local food bank helps provide meals to those in need. The San Diego Food Bank also raises funds through numerous other local events including the San Diego Blues Festival in September.
This dinner was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about exactly where our food comes from. If you ever have the opportunity to attend a similar Farm Fresh To You event, it truly is a great experience! You will walk away educated, inspired and moved by the passion involved in planning and preparing a meal like this from start to finish. You will also leave with a greater understanding of why it's so important that we put the right foods into our bodies and those of our children.
I’m thrilled that I was able to attend another fabulous Farm Fresh To You event and can’t wait for the next one. I’ve loved being a Farm Fresh To You member and knowing that I’m giving my children the very best options for produce.
