A Night to Savor: Our First Farm to Table Dinner of the Season
Last Friday, we kicked off our first Farm to Table dinner of the season — and what a special night it was.
Chefs Max and Noah from Central 9th Market in Salt Lake City joined us here on the farm and created the most incredible meal using ingredients harvested right from our fields. It’s always rewarding to see the food we work so hard to grow be prepared so thoughtfully and shared so generously.
Here’s a peek at the menu they created:
Bo Ssam with pork belly, lettuce, cucumbers, and a chili pepper sauce
Sourdough bread with homemade butter
Beet, yogurt, dill & burnt broccoli salad
Yak shepherd’s pie with potatoes and green beans
Smoked chicken with peas and carrots
Buttermilk biscuit dipped in chocolate with cherry basil jam and basil-infused whipped cream
Yes — it was as good as it sounds.
Creating a memorable experience
But what really elevated the evening was the ambiance. Our friends at Double R Flower Co. created stunning centerpieces using foraged logs and locally-grown blooms, and Josie Kelly, a talented recent Manila High graduate, filled the evening air with live music. We loved watching friends linger longer at the table, enjoying conversation and good food under the soft glow of string lights as the sun slipped behind the hills.
And of course, one of our favorite parts of the evening was seeing our kids jump in to help. Charleston got to help season the pork belly, while our daughters helped plate dishes and add the finishing touches of herbs and edible flowers. Each one found their own little role, and it’s always meaningful to us when we can involve them in a way that plays to their personalities and strengths. These are the moments when the farm becomes more than just work — it becomes a space for growth, connection, and legacy.
We’re so grateful to everyone who helped bring this dinner to life — the chefs, the musicians, the florists, the friends who lent a hand — and especially to those who joined us at the table. Creating these experiences that connect people to the land, the seasons, and each other is one of the things we love most about farming.
And while we love pulling together a more elaborate dinner experience a few times each year, we strive to follow the same principles as we serve meals in our own home each day. We’ve also created an online course to help others learn how to eat farm to table in their homes called our Farm to Table at Home Academy. If you’re interested in eating more farm to table meals, I would encourage you to check out it out.
