Experience a behind the scenes tour of historic Allandale Farm, the Boston area’s last working farm, on Saturday, August 22 from 10 – noon with General Manager John Lee. Visit the greenhouses and fields and learn about the history of the farm as well as its current sustainable agricultural practices. Also included will be a visit to the Brandegee Estate gardens (pictured). Meet at the farmstand. The trip is sponsored by Tower Hill Botanic Garden, and is $20 for THBG members, $25 for nonmembers. Register online at www.towerhillbg.org.
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Wednesday, June 16, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Farm to Fork Discussion Panel – Willow Speaking
Come to Boston University’s Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 101, on Wednesday, June 16, beginning at 6:30 pm, for a provoking panel discussion in the Farm to Fork series. How do we get the food we eat? At the grocery store? From the deli? Out of a backyard? This panel of specialists is excited about local food, but beyond passion, they are ready to share with you how they farm, how they buy, and how they serve with intention. You’ll walk away inspired by what’s possible! Meet the panelists: John Lee of Allandale Farms, chef JJ Gonson, Jeff Morin, Manager of City Feed and Willow Blish, volunteer co-leader of the Boston chapter of Slow Food. The evening will be moderated by Drew Love, FRESH’s Event Coordinator for Boston and Intern for the Real Food Challenge. Tickets: $10. Â At this event, you will receive a free voucher to see FRESH at the Brattle Theatre June 18-23. More information: http://action.freshthemovie.com/p/d/freshthemovie/event/display-theater-event.sjs?event_KEY=21814#freshweek3
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Thursday, August 20, 5:30 pm – From Farm to Table: An Inspired Dinner at Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Under the setting sun over Wachusett Reservoir, the culinary team of Pepper’s will offer an inspired evening featuring an enticing menu created in the tradition of the Slow Food Movement, with the best local raised or produced ingredients from area farms. Proceeds from the evening support Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Crystal Brook Farm from Sterling provides fresh goat cheese for the dessert. The chefs also collaborate with Keown Farm of Sutton, Massachusetts and with John Lee from Allandale Farm in Brookline, Massachusetts, creating foods made from the best that nature has to offer. John Trexler, Executive Director, will offer a spirited tour of Tower Hill Botanic Garden and dinner will follow. The date is Thursday, August 20, beginning at 5:30 pm. Members of Tower Hill – $100, $125 non-members. Register on line at www.towerhillbg.org. You may also call 508-869-6111, ext. 124 to register by phone, or email registrar@towerhillbg.org.
The Menu
Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon & Cucumber Stacked Salad
Roasted Assorted Variety of Baby Fingerling Potatoes
Pan-Seared Local Striped Bass with Lobster Sauce and Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Braised Short Ribs of Local Beef with Organic Mixed Mushrooms
Selection of Artisan Breads
Goat Cheese Cheesecake with lemongrass-scented stone fruits