Farming and Weaving and Milking

Last year I met a wonderful woman who, when asked what she did for a living said.. "I'm a weaver"

Not many people can say that..
When she invited me to a weaving retreat in Maine I didn't think twice.

I'd never touched a loom, never picked up knitting needles, I once crocheted when I was a little girl.
Pretty much zero experience with fiber.

But being able to spend time on a working dairy farm in beautiful Maine couldn't be passed up.

The retreat was held at Nezinscot Farm, in Turner Maine.
An amazing place, run by an equally amazing family.

In addition to providing organic dairy the farm produces cheese, vegetables, fiber from various animals, meat, herbal products.. and the best part: the Farm Store.

At the store they bake, cook, and can.
If you ever find yourself in Maine take the time to stop by to see Gloria and her wonderful family.
Here's the link to the farm - Nezinscot Farm

some photos I took: 

Gallow Green

I've been spending a lot of time at The McKittrick Hotel.

Come visit, we now have food!

Crab Grave Yard

stumbled on in Ontario, Canada

Afternoon Coffee at Jack's Wife Freda

Be sure to order the Duck Bacon!

When in New Orleans.
Go to the Cochon Butcher and get a Muffaletta to go.
Perfect!

Back from New Orleans! What a truly amazing city.

I cooked for our Employees Only Event..
at times it felt like I was on a Top Chef challenge.

We hosted the party at OneEyedJacks which is normally a live venue place.
I created a kitchen in a hallway with household items like toaster ovens, pancake griddles, and buffet burners.

Somehow it all worked out!

Check out the article on Food Republic.. NYC to NewOrleans

NOLA

Off to New Orleans for our Employees Only event.
If you're in the Big Easy this week stop by One Eyed Jack's in the quarter.
Thursday night starting at 10:30. I'll be cooking!