Follow on Bloglovin
Blog
Cookbooks
Archives
About
Contact
Privacy Policy
Press

My Diary of Us

Blog
Cookbooks
Archives
About
Contact
Privacy Policy
Press
Farm to Fork: My Diary of Us

Friday Catch Up

If you follow me on social media at all then you know that last night was our very first Farm to Fork dinner that I collaborated with Maker's Workshop, Country Table Delivery, and Red Onion.  This week has been a crazy one and last night made it totally worth it because the night could not have been any better!  It was a community gathering where local people came together to donate their time and talents and spent an evening getting to know each other and ate an amazing dinner with all farm fresh and local ingredients!

Farm to Fork: My Diary of Us

I kinda fell off of the blogging bandwagon in the process of building our 100 ft wooden table and getting everything prepared for the big night.  Lindsey (Maker's Workshop) and I worked from sun up to sun down since Sunday working like a couple of lumber jacks...and we possibly smelt like them too by the end of most days.  And it did not leave much time for me to fix you a pretty cocktail or a yummy meal and I apologize for that!

On top of the dinner preparation my parents moved to Georgia this week, so my mom stopped here in Baton Rouge for a couple of nights to break up the trip and I even put her to work stringing lights and folding napkins for the dinner!  

Next week I leave for California with Lindsey and our friend Kayla on an eight day road trip from California to Portland, Oregon and I cannot wait to share pics with you along the way!  I will be blogging where I can, but I am sure I will be overloading you with gorgeous scenery if I don't have time for anything else!  Thanks for understanding my inconsistent posting over the next couple of weeks, November has started out great, but it is jammed packed with travel, but don't worry I have a couple of recipe posts still happening because I don't want you to go hungry or thirsty while I'm away!

I wanted to give a big thanks to all of the people who made the event happen last night:

Follow them on Instagram! @MakersWorkshop  @CountryTableDelivery @tinroofbeer @catheadvodka @bayourum @blackbirdletterpress @Iverstinefarms @coveyrisefarms @stringremedy @belikethefox @redonionbr

The night would not have been such a success without this amazing collaboration of local peeps who all wanted to come together as a community to host a night of great food, live music, and gathering together.  The hard work was worth it and I can't wait for the next Farm to Fork dinner!  Happy Friday y'all!

P.S.  If you need me over the weekend, I will probably be asleep so can it wait until Monday?

Newer:Roasted Chipotle, Satsuma, and Rosemary ChickenOlder:We Must...Live
PostedNovember 7, 2014
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesLife
TagsFarm to Fork, Outdoor Dinners, Local Gatherings, Community Events, Farm to Fork Dinners, Fall, November

Let's be friends!

Subscribe now to stay up to date on new recipes, cookbook info, and more via email!

Thank you!

  Order the cookbook.

Order the cookbook.

First Bites: My Diary of Us

Order First Bites today!

Instagrammed

Simple food is the best food right?  Garlic Dill Tomato Salad with Cornbread Croutons is going to be your new favorite side dish all summer long!  So perfect for those Memorial Day BBQ’s too! 🙌🍅 Get the full recipe up on the blog today, link in profile! .
.
.
.
#howisummer #simplefood #thenewhealthy #easyrecipes #eatrealfood #inseasonnow
I’m about to hop on a flight to see my boys and I can’t wait to get home and kiss both of their faces off! ✈️😘🌎
.
.
.
.
#EarthDay #sunday #myboys #strawberrypicking #mydiaryofus #travel #motherhoodunplugged #momtrepreneur #mytribe
Chopped style sandwich making contest @indulgeconference with @krogerco just went down! So much fun! 🍳🍞🥓🥑🍅🌿 .
.
.
#indulgewithkroger #indulgela #3 #foodblogger #sandwiches #bacon #lunch
Simple Pork and Spinach Miso Ramen so delicious my hubby has requested it for dinner on a weekly basis and the full recipe is up on the blog today! 🍲🙌 .
.
🌿Link to recipe is in profile!🌿
.
.
#ramen #homemaderamen #soup #healthyfood #comfortfood #thenewhealthy #getinmybelly
It’s #nationalmalbecday and you know I have to celebrate a holiday where wine is involved so I partnered with @zevia to being you a Spiced Kalimotxo (traditionally made with a combo of cola and red wine but I added a little twist 😉) perfect to sip on your patio all summer long!  @zevia Cola has zero sugar, no caffeine, and no artificial coloring, which makes it the perfect beverage to add to this cocktail! 🍷🍊Recipe is below ⬇️! {sponsored}
.
.
🍹Spiced Malbec Kalimotxo:🍹
.
Ingredients:
.
-1 Bottle of Malbec Wine
-Zevia Cola
-1 Star Anise
-1 Orange -1 Lime
.
Directions:
.
-Heat wine, star anise and two pieces of orange rind into a saucepan and gently heat over medium heat until fragrant.
-Remove from heat and chill thoroughly.  Remove orange rind and star anise from the wine.
-Fill glasses with ice and pour wine halfway filling the glass.
-Fill the glass the rest of the way with Zevia Cola and then squeeze one wedge of fresh orange and lime into the glass.
-Serve immediately.
.
.
#cheers #malbec #zevia #cola #summerdrinks #cocktails #happyhour #wino #winelover #vacaymode
Here’s our dinner, shot with an iPhone (6 not 10), no styling, no fancy plating...just like I used to do back in the day.  I wasn’t going to post it, but honestly it was so dang good I had to!  Simple meals, especially all cooked on the grill, are my absolute favorite. 🙌🌽🌱 Fresh Wild Caught Cod, Asparagus and Corn, seasoned simply with salt and pepper and a little dill, lemon, and butter for the fish...👌
.
.
(And Parks ate exactly the same meal including two servings of asparagus!👦🌱)
.
.
#easymeals #onthegrill #healthyfood #cleaneating #kidfriendlyfood #momapproved #iphoneshot #f52grams #feedfeed #glutenfreeeats #eatrealfood #realfood #eatgood #eatgoodfeelgood #meatlessmonday #resetbutton #easyrecipe #simplefood #goopgo #goopmake #gloobyfood #yummm #eeeeeats #dinner #onmytable #heresmyfood
Re-vamped my work space last week while my mom was in town, took a bit of a break and just enjoyed our time together, and this morning I’m waking up feeling refreshed and ready for a new week!  The sun is shining today and later in the week I’m headed to LA for @indulgeconference ! 👯‍♀️ Happy Monday y’all, let’s do this! 👊😘
.
.
.
.
#girlboss #momtrepreneur #officespace #officedecor #worldmarketfinds #werk #mondaymotivation #foodblogger #travel #homedecor #mompreneur #workfromhome #homeoffice
When the waiter mixes your hot chocolate tableside to go with dessert and then your toddler steals it and drinks it all. 🤔☕️🍫 #parenthood .
.
.
.
#lifewithkids #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #hotchocolate #ighouston #kidsforreal #momsofboys #childhoodunplugged #candidchildhood #dinner #dessert #magicofchildhood #toddlergram #getinmybelly #nomeats #igmoms #worldoflittles #momstuff
Saturday morning frittata loaded with kale, parm, and tomatoes...simple and delicious! 🍳🌿🍅 Happy weekend friends! .
.
.
.
#breakfast #weekendvibes #breakfastallday #brunch #healthyfood #easyrecipes #glutenfreefood #imsomartha #thenewhealthy #f52grams #thekitchn #onthetable #inthekitchen #heresmyfood #eatingfortheinsta #iphoneography #goodmorning #feedfeed #livefolk #kidfriendlyfood #simplefood #eatgood #eatrealfood #eggs #frittata #nomeats
Simple food is the best food right?  Garlic Dill Tomato Salad with Cornbread Croutons is going to be your new favorite side dish all summer long!  So perfect for those Memorial Day BBQ’s too! 🙌🍅 Get the full recipe up on the blog today, link in profile! .
.
.
.
#howisummer #simplefood #thenewhealthy #easyrecipes #eatrealfood #inseasonnow I’m about to hop on a flight to see my boys and I can’t wait to get home and kiss both of their faces off! ✈️😘🌎
.
.
.
.
#EarthDay #sunday #myboys #strawberrypicking #mydiaryofus #travel #motherhoodunplugged #momtrepreneur #mytribe Chopped style sandwich making contest @indulgeconference with @krogerco just went down! So much fun! 🍳🍞🥓🥑🍅🌿 .
.
.
#indulgewithkroger #indulgela #3 #foodblogger #sandwiches #bacon #lunch Simple Pork and Spinach Miso Ramen so delicious my hubby has requested it for dinner on a weekly basis and the full recipe is up on the blog today! 🍲🙌 .
.
🌿Link to recipe is in profile!🌿
.
.
#ramen #homemaderamen #soup #healthyfood #comfortfood #thenewhealthy #getinmybelly It’s #nationalmalbecday and you know I have to celebrate a holiday where wine is involved so I partnered with @zevia to being you a Spiced Kalimotxo (traditionally made with a combo of cola and red wine but I added a little twist 😉) perfect to sip on your patio all summer long!  @zevia Cola has zero sugar, no caffeine, and no artificial coloring, which makes it the perfect beverage to add to this cocktail! 🍷🍊Recipe is below ⬇️! {sponsored}
.
.
🍹Spiced Malbec Kalimotxo:🍹
.
Ingredients:
.
-1 Bottle of Malbec Wine
-Zevia Cola
-1 Star Anise
-1 Orange -1 Lime
.
Directions:
.
-Heat wine, star anise and two pieces of orange rind into a saucepan and gently heat over medium heat until fragrant.
-Remove from heat and chill thoroughly.  Remove orange rind and star anise from the wine.
-Fill glasses with ice and pour wine halfway filling the glass.
-Fill the glass the rest of the way with Zevia Cola and then squeeze one wedge of fresh orange and lime into the glass.
-Serve immediately.
.
.
#cheers #malbec #zevia #cola #summerdrinks #cocktails #happyhour #wino #winelover #vacaymode Here’s our dinner, shot with an iPhone (6 not 10), no styling, no fancy plating...just like I used to do back in the day.  I wasn’t going to post it, but honestly it was so dang good I had to!  Simple meals, especially all cooked on the grill, are my absolute favorite. 🙌🌽🌱 Fresh Wild Caught Cod, Asparagus and Corn, seasoned simply with salt and pepper and a little dill, lemon, and butter for the fish...👌
.
.
(And Parks ate exactly the same meal including two servings of asparagus!👦🌱)
.
.
#easymeals #onthegrill #healthyfood #cleaneating #kidfriendlyfood #momapproved #iphoneshot #f52grams #feedfeed #glutenfreeeats #eatrealfood #realfood #eatgood #eatgoodfeelgood #meatlessmonday #resetbutton #easyrecipe #simplefood #goopgo #goopmake #gloobyfood #yummm #eeeeeats #dinner #onmytable #heresmyfood Re-vamped my work space last week while my mom was in town, took a bit of a break and just enjoyed our time together, and this morning I’m waking up feeling refreshed and ready for a new week!  The sun is shining today and later in the week I’m headed to LA for @indulgeconference ! 👯‍♀️ Happy Monday y’all, let’s do this! 👊😘
.
.
.
.
#girlboss #momtrepreneur #officespace #officedecor #worldmarketfinds #werk #mondaymotivation #foodblogger #travel #homedecor #mompreneur #workfromhome #homeoffice
Sunday grillin’ like a boss. 🍔🔥
.
.
(Killer Chicken Burgers coming at ya soon!)
.
.
#girlwhogrill #burgers #sundayfunday #dinner #thenewhealthy #getoutside
When the waiter mixes your hot chocolate tableside to go with dessert and then your toddler steals it and drinks it all. 🤔☕️🍫 #parenthood .
.
.
.
#lifewithkids #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #hotchocolate #ighouston #kidsforreal #momsofboys #childhoodunplugged #candidchildhood #dinner #dessert #magicofchildhood #toddlergram #getinmybelly #nomeats #igmoms #worldoflittles #momstuff Saturday morning frittata loaded with kale, parm, and tomatoes...simple and delicious! 🍳🌿🍅 Happy weekend friends! .
.
.
.
#breakfast #weekendvibes #breakfastallday #brunch #healthyfood #easyrecipes #glutenfreefood #imsomartha #thenewhealthy #f52grams #thekitchn #onthetable #inthekitchen #heresmyfood #eatingfortheinsta #iphoneography #goodmorning #feedfeed #livefolk #kidfriendlyfood #simplefood #eatgood #eatrealfood #eggs #frittata #nomeats
FeedFeedEditorBadge
Drizly

Powered by Squarespace.  Content used with permission from Design Trust For Public Art Space.