Julien's Journal September 2016 (Volume 41, Number 9) | Page 55

JJ AT YOUR TABLE by Angela and Carolyn Linton-Canfield FARM TO TABLE at driftless farm festival contributed by Digital Dubuque T he 4th Annual Driftless Farm & Food Fest invites the community to explore local farms, learn about the future of farming, and connect with resources to expand local foods education in the tri-state area, which is part of the Driftless region. On Sunday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m., the Annual Driftless Farm-To-Table Dinner will take place. Local foods supporters are invited to this one-of-a-kind dinner overlooking the Mississippi River at the historic Four Mounds Estate, with all funds raised going to support local foods education in Dubuque. The dinner features a four-course meal prepared by local chefs using the season’s best homegrown ingredients. This year’s chefs include Ryan Boughton with Blaze Farm-to-Table Events, Kevin Scharpf at Brazen Open Kitchen, Miles Breed with Clarke University, and Emily and Nick Puls of East Mill Bakeshop & Catering. This family style meal is not only an unforgettable culinary experience, but also a phenomenal way to support community food education and programming throughout the year at Four Mounds, Dubuque County ISU Extension & Outreach, and Dubuque Rescue Mission. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets ASAP. For more information on this year’s featured chefs, contact Local Food Coordinator Carolyn Scherf at [email protected]. For more about the dinner, visit www.driftlessfarmcrawl.com. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com and search for “Driftless Farm-to-Table Dinner.” Listed below are some of the master chefs involved in preparing the Farmto-Table Dinner. When Julien’s Journal went to print, some of the chefs had not yet decided just what they would prepare, but rest assured, their creations for this event will be delicious. Julien’s Journal  ❖ 53