Julien's Journal September 2016 (Volume 41, Number 9) | Page 59

Tomato & shallot tartin with goat cheese. Contributed photo from Life’s a Feast

significance of farm fresh food grew even
stronger. There is simply no greater flavor
from food than when it is picked fresh and
at its peak. It becomes a thing of beauty, all
on its own. Being a Fast Food Nation, it has
been wonderful to see the number of people
who are becoming more interested in learning where their food comes from. Dubuque
has such a wonderful Farmers’ Market and
the Farm-to-Table Dinner allows more people to experience just what fun you can have
with fresh and seasonal foods from right in
your own communities. And as a business, it
is fantastic to not only support other small
businesses and farmers, but get the best
and freshest products you can get. And our
clients know and appreciate the difference.
Farm-to-Table is like returning to our roots.
It’s the way it should be.”
Tomato & Shallot Tartin with Goat Cheese
Serves four people
1/2 lb. small ripe tomato, such as Roma or
San Marzano
4 oz. of olive oil
Sprig of fresh thyme
1/4 cup light brown sugar
4 tbs. butte