As twilight descended on a summer evening recently I ventured to a farm nearby.
Along with me, my "live-in gardener", and another couple we joined people
from different lives over a meal from the farm.
It has become our summer tradition to do this
and I look forward to the time over food and fellowship with others.
We were greeted with a table of appetizers as we waited to be seated.
Each item came from the farm where we were or
nearby at another farm.
I could have just stopped here and nibbled the night away;
but there was more.
The chef worked nearby, such magic he plated and sent for us to enjoy.
Now I must say, my intentions were to show you the food,
but enjoying savoring the evening delights the evening slipped along
without a picture to share.
There was fresh corn on the cob, salad with lettuce and peaches, green beans,
tiny little roasted potatoes, chicken roasted with a lovely rub, bread,
and blueberry buckle.
Well I did finally realize I was enjoying the meal when
the blueberry buckle was served.
A picture was snapped and then to my delight I did eat it too.
The evening slid more deeply into twilight as I noticed the sun go down behind
the big oak tree.
What a special way to celebrate summer and time of fresh garden delights.
Summer is never complete until there is a meal under the twilight sky,
food from the garden or the farm with flavors that sing to my soul.
What a truly wonderful tradition! The setting...the table...the food! Thank you for stopping by to see the photos of my daughter's baby shower - it was so fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful evening. That kind of self-reliance is a dream for me! Glad you enjoyed yourself.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic tradition, long may that last. What an beautiful evening and so many elements of it to savour, not least the fellowship.
ReplyDeleteWe've been eating outside just about every day. A lot of it is garden to table but I cannot claim such elegant fare. Although, I do also have a live in gardener. Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat. Good foods and talks always make us happy.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful thing... what a wonderful thing to look forward to each summer! So delicious... so beautiful... so blessed! :) I feel like we were right there along with you, Marilyn! :) ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteI think it is *wonderful* when we're so busy visiting with others that we forget (or don't have time) to take photos. I have to remind myself sometimes in this new social media age that not every moment in life has to be documented!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful! I love eating "close to the source" -- eve if I have to travel a bit to get there! Wonderful images, one and all and what a beautiful evening you chose to share this meal. I'd love that, Marilyn!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very special evening - good food, good friends, beautiful setting. Thanks for sharing!
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