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It’s harvest season and local farmers have a bounty of delicious produce. Community Crops Veggie Van will be open today (Thursday)from 2-5 PM Health 360 Clinic (2301 O St) We’ve got fruit this week! Locally grown apples and grapes! Also celery, jalapeños, heirloom tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, summer Squash, potatoes and so much more! See you this afternoon!
Farm to Pint!
You may be asking, what does one drink with all the delicious courses at the Feast on the Farm?
Whatever your choice to fill your glass, our Feast on the Farm has you covered!
We want to thank Norland Pure, Pepe's Kitchen, Zipline Brewing Co. and Cultiva Espresso & Crepes for the water, cucumber lemonade, beer and iced toddy that will be available at the best farm to pint event of the year! Buy tickets now before we sell out. August 25th. communitycrops.z2systems.com/np/clients/communitycrops/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1846&
Shish Kebob. Maybe our two favorite Turkish words. Say it and you can't help but smile. Kitchen Table will wield a spectacular skewer containing local chicken, homemade bacon and house pickled vegetables. When will they open a LIncoln location? Ask them August 25th at our Feast on the Farm.
Tickets at www.communitycrops.org
We will be hanging with Bob and Bertine today at 11:00am on How's It Growin'? - KZUM. Tune in to hear details about our Feast on the Farm August 25th as well as other Crops happenings and growing topics.
"Not everyone can be a truffle. Most of us are potatoes and a potato is a very good thing to be." Massimo Bottura.
Potatoes will be an especially good thing when Piedmont Bistro by Venue serves them at our Feast on the Farm on the 25th. Buy a table for your potatoes and truffles today. www.communitycrops.com
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Lincoln is so lucky to have Goldenrod Pastries! Creating inspired sweets for both traditional and gluten-free, vegan and specialized diets. We get the holy trinity of treats at our Feast on the Farm: Pecan Shortbread Bars, Mini Apricot Crumble-Buns and Zucchini Brownie Bites. See you on the 25th and remember, there are no rules against starting with dessert! For tickets: www.communitycrops.com/events
Prairie Plate Restaurant is creating the perfect dish that celebrates the season and locality with Bison Meatballs and Succotash. Come help us celebrate local farmers and great chefs while supporting Community Crops. Win Date Night on August 25th. Tickets at communitycrops.org.
Not to be outdone by the State Fair, The Feast on the Farm will also have food on a stick! Greek Salad on skewers, courtesy of Shadow Brook Farm and Dutchgirl Creamery. This is truly what local tastes like. Saturday August 25th. Need tickets?
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Never in our wildest dreams could we have imagined TWO tacos at our Feast: grilled pheasant and lion mane mushroom...pleasing carnivores and vegetarians alike! Presenting Sponsor Talent Plus, Inc will be utilizing the August garden and local cheese to create edible perfection. You have never seen anyone crying and eating a taco at the same time... and, in this case, money can buy happiness. Buy a ticket to our Feast on the Farm. August 25th. Go to www.communitycrops.org.
Certainly not the Mac & Cheese of your childhood, Venue Restaurant & Lounge is taking comfort food to a luxurious level with roasted red peppers and an assortment of local cheeses. We can't wait to try this at our Feast. Farm to Table- Keeping it Real- August 25th. Tickets at: www.communitycrops.org