A Time & Place In Appalachia Living

This blog features the life adventures & projects of Edwin Bloodworth and his family on the top of a mountain, in the forest. Follow our journey as we strive to stay connected with nature and share our passions for taking the path less traveled. With the combination of modern technology, & traditional methods, and open minds, I hope to inspire you to try some new ideas and follow your way of life dreams.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

FIRST 'FOOD FOR A CHANGE' DINNER

  'FOOD FOR A CHANGE' IS A DINNER SERIES THAT HAS BEEN CREATED BY A GREAT TEAM OF PEOPLE THAT ARE SERIOUSLY COMMITTED TO HELPING THE LOCAL FOOD MOVEMENT IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.  THE TEAM IS MADE UP OF THE FOLLOWING:

EDWIN & JEANNIE BLOODWORTH OF THE GAMEKEEPER & BLUE RIDGE VICTUALS

SARAH & TRAVIS SPARKS OF SEED TO PLATE CATERING

KEN & WENDY GORDON OF THE GAMEKEEPER

MARY & JEFFREY SCOTT OF HIGH COUNTRY LOCAL FIRST & HEIFER INTL.

JACK & LORI SHARP OF CAMP SKY RANCH EVENTS

AMY FORRESTER OF THE GAMEKEEPER

THE FIRST DINNER WAS A HUGE HIT WITH THE DINERS AND SOLD OUT!  WE WILL BE DOING THESE DINNERS EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY THROGH THE END OF OCTOBER AND PICKING THEM BACK UP THE FIRST OF JUNE.

WE STRIVE TO UTILIZE AS MUCH LOCAL PRODUCE AS POSSIBLE AND TO BRING THE FARMERS AND DINERS TOGETHER TO HELP EDUCATE, PROMOTE, AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER!  THE MAJORITY OF PRODUCE FOR THIS DINNER WAS HARVESTED FROM CHEF TRAVIS' GARDEN.  THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT TO EAT AND EVERYONE THAT WORKED HARD TO MAKE IT A SUCCESS!  ENJOY THE PHOTOS!


LEMON GRASS, BASIL, PINEAPPLE SAGE, APPLES, ONIONS, CARROTS 


READY FOR THE GRILL


ELDERBERRY SAUSAGE IN CAUL FAT


LIVER MUSH


LIVER MOUSSE, BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES, MUSTARD SEED & HONEY, PEA FLOWER



ELDERBERRY SAUSAGE


DINING HALL


TOMATO WATER, PARSLEY OIL, TOMATO JELLY


RED WINE MARINATED SPLEEN


BABY CARROTS


LEMON SQUASH


TOMATO SALAD


VERY GRASSY


CHEF JEFF GIVING HIS BOYS A PEEK


PARSNIP, CHANTERELLE, BLACK TRUMPET SALAD
KALE, SUMAC, PEANUT SALAD


RAW BABIES WITH ELDERBERRY, HONEY GLAZE


LIVER MUSH, PICKLED ONIONS, WINTERGREEN OIL


 SUGAR CURED & GRILLED KIDNEY & HEART


HOR D OURVES TABLE


THE KIDS HAD A BLAST TOO


SERVING A GREAT CAUSE 




POTATO, SAUSAGE, & FENNEL STUFFED STOMACH


WENDY AND HER PECAN, ZUCCHINI, BOURBON, CRACKLING BROWNIES




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