the low down on green living
September 26th, 2007
Outstanding in the Field: Organic, Local Delights Al Fresco
For those of you who have not heard of Outstanding in the Field, it is an ongoing food event that takes place at different farms and community gardens across the country. Elegant five course meals are served al fresco right at the food source. Farmers, food artisans and guests enjoy the organic, local bounty together at long linen covered tables, under setting suns and shining stars.
I had the pleasure of attending an event last Sunday at the Wattles Farm Community Garden in Hollywood, California. The glass of wine and garden tour offered at the start, brought all of the craziness of L.A. living to a complete stand still. Family-style servings of salad with beets and figs, uni chowder, braised lamb tongue over white beans, duck confit and zucchini cake were (needless to say) “outstanding”. My evening was perfected by the amiable guest environment, charming hosts ― and quite possibly, the only shooting star I have ever seen flying over Los Angeles (celebrities excluded).
Outstanding in the Field hosts organic dining events at various times across the US. To find out about upcoming events visit www.outstandinginthefield.com
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