Moveable Feast Geneva

feast on the farm, part II

We co-hosted the second in our Support your local Farmer dinner series with Heritage Prairie Market on Thursday, August 14th. 

 

Over 100 guests enjoyed the menu of local, hickory-smoked bone-in pork chops with grilled peaches and onion compote, a savory summer ratatouille, just-picked corn salad with cantaloup and arugula and summer squash & carrot slaw. 

 

The evening was perfect... a line of afternoon thunderstorms had us a little nervous while we were setting up, but they pushed off to the south and left a sky of dramatic clouds that softened the light and created the perfect mood.  

I joined the guests on the farm tour and we all enjoyed hearing from Bron, Bob and the infamous Farmer Ted - Master of Heirloom Tomatoes.  This shot has me really excited about the September dinner, which will be our tomato festival and is going to be amazing (don't forget to sign up!).

Finally, under the glowing full moon, all the guests wandered to their cars and headed home satiated and content.  I have to say, I am really excited about these dinners and I genuinely feel that we are contributing something very special to the community in offering them.  I spent much of the evening wandering around chatting with the guests and I was thrilled to hear people's reactions... most people were blown away by the dramatic setting and (if I may say so...) beautiful food.  It goes beyond just a good meal, though... there is a very special sort of grounding satisfaction that one feels when they interact with food this way.  It is an intimacy with nature that gives people a sense of their place in this world.  Too dramatic?  Perhaps.  But I felt it on Thursday night and a lot of other people did too.  I guess there's only one way to find out... so we'll see you on September 18th.

Reserve your place at our Feast on the Farm Table Today!

Call 630-845-3287  

feast on the farm

Last week we co-hosted the first in our Feast on the Farm series of dinners at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn.  We've been using fresh, local produce and other foodstuffs from Heritage Prairie since they opened last year, and we've been planning this dinner series since then, so we were all really excited.  

The morning of our event, the staff at HP was busy harvesting, among other things, beautiful baby fennel, crisp snap peas, candy-sweet carrots, delicate-skinned new potatoes and exquisite lettuces.  Everything found it's way into our menu and onto the plates of over 40 hungry guests.  

We had set the tables overlooking the gardens and everyone enjoyed the cool, prairie breeze and dramatic sunset.  The dessert - gorgeous Lemon Balm Shortcakes served with fresh berries and whipped cream - was served just as a low, full moon rose, casting shadows of wispy midwest clouds over the scene.  All in all, it was a remarkable evening.

The next dinner is scheduled for Thursday, August 14th.  You can reserve tickets by calling Moveable Feast at 630-845-3287 or Heritage Prairie Market at 630-443-8253.

July's menu featured Hickory-grilled Amish chickens. Here's the August menu you'll be looking forward to...  

Gazpacho Soup Shots served on the patio

Smoked pork chops with grilled peach & onion compote 

Summer ratatouille of eggplant, peppers, onions & tomatoes 

Fresh corn salad with arugula and nectarines 

Summer squash & carrot slaw on butter lettuce 

Cherry-berry crisp with Graham's Strawberry ice cream & blueberry sauce 

Bron's Bees honey brewed iced tea

Call today to reserve your place at our Feast on the Farm table!  

630-845-3287 or 630-443-8253

superfoods

The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.  Thomas A. Edison

I love this quote from Thomas Edison because it reinforces my awe and wonder of the natural world.  It reminds me what an amazing creation the human body is with its ability to move with grace and flexibility, to grow strong with activity, and even to heal when injured or ill.  So I ask myself, "Why wouldn't I choose the best possible food every time I sit down to a meal or grab a snack?" 

In our mission statement, we make a big deal about Great Food and what that means to us.  We love to cook, so it's always been natural to us to eat fresh, whole foods.  Also, since we love the flavors, textures and natural beauty of food, eating locally whenever possible and getting our hands on the freshest available ingredients has been our habit since we opened Moveable Feast.  Now we're raising the bar even higher with the introduction of our Superfoods initiative.

When you come into the shop, check the case items for dishes labeled Superfoods.  We'll highlight dishes made with particularly good-for-you ingredients like quinoa (our featured superfood for February) or fresh farm eggs from pasture raised hens or local blackberry honey.  There will be additional information available on each ingredient, its nutritional value and tips on how to cook with it.  We hope you'll enjoy exploring these amazing foods with us!

on a mission

That's right... we're on a mission.  Many of even our most loyal friends and customers may not realize that here at Moveable Feast we actually have a mission statement.  Moveable Feast exists To Help Everyone Celebrate Life Through Great Food and the Joy of Entertaining.  So, what does all that mean and how does it relate to you, our customer?  Well, here's the breakdown...

To Help Everyone Celebrate Life - We can't help it... we simply love being alive and we want to share that spirit of celebration with everyone.  Whether you're planning a wedding for 350 guests or just need one of our famous Fairy Tale cookies to brighten your day, we're here to help you celebrate.

Through Great Food - So, what is Great Food, anyway?  Well, to us, it is food that is handmade using all-natural ingredients that have travelled the shortest possible path between harvest and table.  Great Food is prepared with careful attention by someone who is passionate about the art and craft of cooking.  Great Food is nourishing to the body and the soul. 

And the Joy of Entertaining - Throwing parties is FUN!  Or at least it should be.  But with busy lifestyles and hectic schedules, we understand that it's not always easy to entertain as much as you'd like.  That's why we're here to help, so you can enjoy your guests and let us do the work.