St. Brigid's Farm: February 19th 2011

Saturday, February 19, 2011

February 19th 2011

What a day. Lots of stuff happening and for starters it was Judy's Birthday! We won't tell the count but if her Mother's card means anything she is still in her 30's. I'd suggest that today's weather was appropriate for her B-day. Sunny and 50 degrees but with a VERY blustery wind at 40-60 mph! Here's Judy having a good day on the farm...

Next in the same day was the memorial service for our dear friend Susan Comfort. Susan moved on to new territory last week after a premature illness with Alzheimer's Disease. We had many connections with Susan starting with her teaching both Nathan and Erin at Kent School, then our neighbor with an 'always welcome mat' when we lived on Birch Run Road, the wife of my biking buddy Rob Comfort, and the person always ready to join Judy and me for dinner and great conversation. Most notable was about 10 years ago just after Susan had the great idea to name our farm, St. Brigid's Farm she hosted a dinner at her house. Everyone had a placecard at their seat. Here is Judy's placecard by Susan Adams Comfort, 2 November 1946 - 11 February 2011.

1 comment:

Unknown said...: This is such a nice tribute, Robert. I did not know Susan personally but admired her from afar. I know words like yours, are so meaningful to her family. I love the placecard.
Shari Herr Keen; February 20, 2011 at 12:27 PM

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2010 Field to Fork Dinner

Beautiful setting – perfect weather - but best of all-delicious food! That is how one guest described the 2010 Field to Fork dinner. We were blessed with a wonderful evening of warm weather, clear skies, good friends and a fantastic menu.

The dinner was a sold out!! We thank all who attended but especially those of you who drove over the bridge to get here. Several guests hailed from the Western shore and DC area. It was great to see all of you.

Taylor Stefanovicz and Megan Solloway from the Kent County High School’s Culinary Arts Program did a terrific job waiting tables and helping the catering staff. Chef Dave Perry and his staff performed their usual magic, transforming a pasture into a relaxed, yet beautiful dining area and turning fresh, local ingredients into a marvelous meal. Fair Hill Inn Chef Brian Shaw crafted sausage from our veal that was absolutely delicious.

Special thanks to Mattie Meehan, Still Pond Photography, who managed to capture the essence of the event in the accompanying photos and to Paula Salerno, who jazzed up our invitations and website with her creative designs and artistry. And thanks to Doug Rae for baking his wonderful bread which doubled as beautiful centerpieces and delicious parting gifts.

Because of the generosity of our guests, donors and vendors who gave us much appreciated discounts, we will be donating $1581.00 John Keller’s culinary arts program which he will use to purchase small appliances and tableware. Of course, we are encouraging him to buy an ice cream maker in honor of St. Brigid, patron saint of dairy maids!