Guerilla Dining 2011

Last year I hosted my very first Guerilla Dining experience at Pocket Square Farm.

It wasn't really something I intended to do. Until I read Barbara Kingsolver's book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, that is. I have always loved Kingsolver's literary prowess. But now I love her contributions to the farm to table movement. She inspired me to start Pocket Square Farm.

My experimentation as a Guerilla Dining chef last year went reasonably well. My guests (the lovely ladies of my book club) seemed to enjoy their evening; I decided to do it again this year. In the spirit of self-improvement, I tried to plan a meal almost entirely from PSF produce that also fit my theme of Cucina Povera. I admit that I may have bitten off more than I could chew, but I was still reasonably happy with most of the Italian Country courses I served that night.

Actually, I have so much I want to tell you about Cucina Povera; I will have to save that discussion for another blog. The concept of Cucina Povera is centuries old, yet it is more pertinent than ever in today's environmental and economic times.

In the meantime, let me tell you about one of my other greatest inspirations (aside from Barbara Kingsolver). Her name is Greta. Greta is a member of my book club. She is truly amazing. I want to be her when I grow up. Wait... is it too late for that? Greta is the one who encouraged me to start a blog. If you visit her blog, you might begin to understand the depths of my adulation.

Anyway, Greta was once again a guest at my PSF Guerilla Dining Event this year. Despite the fact that she is incredibly busy with four beautiful children (including a new baby), her home, and her blog, she managed to post about it before I did.

Please, if you have a moment, click here to view her very generous commentary and gorgeous photography about that night. (Someday, I'm going to have her teach me how to really take pictures.)

I, in turn, will start posting the recipes.