yesterday, we went to our friend, fellow farmer, mentor... ken's place for an addison county farmer potluck. this was the last one of the season, understandably. these potlucks are informal social gatherings that take place throughout the winter at different farms in addison county. it was fun to have the potluck at ken's farm, tio grains, since he has just moved into his nearly finished house that spencer has helped build.
we met several dairy farmers, a beekeeper, a cheese maker, several grain growers and a few other vegetable farmers. suzanne of singing cedars farm was there. we have met on about a half dozen occasions and i always enjoy crossing paths. i forgot to mention to her that we enjoyed their eggs on the special salad at american flatbread this weekend. by the way, this special salad was amazing... frisee, white asparagus, crumbled hard boiled eggs with a caper dressing.
we arrived late to the party and stayed longer in the afternoon to visit with ken. here is a photo of spencer and ken chatting. ken's farm is located just 15 miles away from the elmer farm and the views are spectacular. neaby his farm, a creek/small river called lemon fare which which beautifully flooded some fields. i like the name of this river.
one last note, i transplanted about half of my rhubarb so far. i divided the plants when i dug them up and i am hoping to get about 20 new plants.
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