April 14,2010
Spring Has Sprung

Featured on HGTV, Urban Oasis Bed and Breakfast was filled with character-a MUST as a FFS venue.   Chef Stephen & Matt greeted us with their engaging personality and an amuse’ of spring onion vissychoise,  artichoke and mortadella bruschetta, and spinach and farm egg quiche with bentons ham .  Farmer Doug Dillard discussed challenges as a farmer including his priority on teaching people about health and whole foods. We even watched www.TED.com where Jaime Oliver talked to us about his Food Revolution.  We were delighted to be served 5 courses of Italian and Southern Fusion with fresh produce and dairy from Dillwood Farm and Johnson Farm.  At the close of the evening all of us received a gift from the chefs of Mason Jar Dijon Dressing in the cutest little mason jars! Menu below and Photos provided by Kitty Ray Swain & Jake Laughlin.

First course
Baby arugula, roasted beets, carrots,flat creek lodge, mason jar dijon dressing
Suggested wine pairing:Maroslavac-Leger 2008 White Burgundy
Second course
Johnson farm ricotta and farm egg ravioli, spring peas, morel mushrooms, lemon
Suggested wine pairing: La Rame 2008 Bordeaux Blanc
Third course
Seared atlantic halibut, swiss chard, vidalias, candied bacon
Suggested wine pairing: Chateau Valcombe 2006 Cote du Rhone Blanc
Fourth course
Herb roasted leg of lamb, warm ragout of artichokes,cerignola olives, oven dried tomatoes, basil
Suggested wine pairing: Duseigneur 2007 Cote du Rhone Rouge
Dessert course
Vanilla panna cotta, strawberry soup, rhubarb, saba
Suggested wine pairing: Elio Perrone Moscato d’ Asti

Photos provided by  Kitty Ray Swain & Jake Laughlin