I am committed to Farm to Table and every day I am reminded why
….Recently we had some guests here from Hollywood that stumbled on a cherry tree in the yard in full fruit bloom! One commented to the other “look this looks exactly like cherries” ..upon a nibble or two she remarked “it even tastes like cherries” and as I rounded the corner in full smile I said “why yes that is because they are indeed cherries and yes cherries grow on trees!” And potatoes grow in the ground..
and pesto is made from basil which is a plant….and thyme, tarragon and marjoram were once live plants- not always dried in jars…I could go on and on…..blueberries and strawberries and raspberries do not grow in little cardboard boxes on the grocery store shelves. 
People are planting tomato plants in the city instead of a rose bushes. In a very small area you can grow food and if well planned, with good soil and compost you can introduce your family to the joys of growing and harvesting your own food.
There is a difference between eggs gathered right from the chicken coup in the barnyard vs the hen houses where 100′s of hens are crammed together with 1 token rooster!….In 1940 there were 4,600,000 small dairy farms in the US in 2007 there were 53,324…. We need to support these small farms wanting to bring us organic vegies and hormone free animals. Yes it will cost more but what is the price for good health?
Save the money you spend on boxed or canned foods, fast food, soft drinks and invest in your future and a better life style we call it farm to table! Find your local growers and herdsman and invest in your and your families well being today!
This year we have themed our dinners around the 5 elements. Last Sunday our Brunch was about AIR. Imagine life on earth without it? We take air so for granted. We enter this world with our first breath, we go through life sometimes holding our breath. We then fall in love as he/she takes our breath away. We leave this world on our last breath. We are reminded by the tinkling of our wind chimes and swaying of our trees during a wind storm of the force in air. We are building wind turbines to capture the power of air. So take a deep breath.. relax…and enjoy life as the lovely magical ..mysterious journey that it is unfolds before you and just breathe.
This month July 17th we will celebrate WATER..imagine life without it…… We will be building Water Sculptures created by Little G’s Garden center all over the property. These sculptures will be for sale and for your enjoyment as well! They will stand to remind us of the relaxing feeling just the simple sounds water can make or the visual dance that water can perform. We encourage you to come and be a part of one or all of our dinners. September brings FIRE and fire dancers will perform for us! October honors EARTH as we gather at the supper table with our farmers who share their stories and the small part they are playing locally to bring us a better and healthier lifestyle.
Eat Local…..Shop your Farmers Market….Educate Yourself on what goes in your mouth….Be kind to your body you only get one…..
