Lunch on the Farm

Farm to table events are becoming increasingly popular as awareness about our agriculture and food industry is rising.  More and more people are seeking out local, organic, sustainable produce from local farmers markets.

Outdoor farm-to-table experiences bring the freshness of fields and orchards directly to your table. Chefs procure bountiful ingredients from local farms and prepare simple but beautiful dishes for guests to savor while sitting near fields, orchards, and ranches where some of the ingredients were harvested. These special experiences not only deliver amazing meals in unforgettable settings, but also a chance to see and learn firsthand how farmers and ranchers make the most of organic, sustainable farming. 

Lunch on the Farm

One such event is coming up on Sunday, February 21, 11AM at Tomazin Farm in New Smyrna Beach! Lunch on the Farm is an annual event hosted by the Port Orange Cooking and Wine meetup group.

Tomazin's Farm - a family owned, third generation Florida  farm. The Tomazins practice sustainable, organic agriculture and sell their produce at many markets, to restaurants, and to Florida Hospital.

Upon everyone's arrival on the farm on February 21, you can enjoy a refreshing beverage and a few farm-fresh munchies during introductions.

THEN Paul Tomazin, the so called “barefoot farmer” himself, will give you a tour of his farm, where the most amazing organic vegetables are grown. You may have the opportunity to pick and purchase some of that awesome produce directly at the farm.

After the tour, you will sit and enjoy a farm-fresh buffet-style lunch which the event organizer, Alicia and I, Janet, will have prepared for you! There will be lots of vegetarian options and refreshing drinks!

Lunch will be enjoyed al fresco - rain or shine (in the case of rain, we will be under cover)!

Event price is $25 for adults (children’s prices are available) and includes lunch, drinks, farm tour, and the unforgettable experience. 

To purchase tickets, click HERE.  Seating is limited and the event fills up fast – so hurry!

Lunch and drinks are included in the price. If you wish to purchase produce, please bring cash.

• Lunch on the Farm
• Farm-to-table event with food, drinks, and farm tour
• Sunday, February 21, 2016, 11AM
• Tomazin Farm - 191 South Cucumber Lane, New Smyrna Beach, FL 
• Cost: $25 for adults

 

Creative Florida Living 

Janet Sells 

Farm to Table Dinners

Find out where your food is grown!

Farm to Table Lunches and Dinners are memorable events. Whether you live here, are relocating to the area, or are visiting, you should definitely try one of our Volusia County Farm Events. 

·         You eat al fresco in a beautiful setting.

·         You enjoy dishes made from foods predominantly grown on the local farm hosting the event.

·         You get to know your local farmer/s.

·         You will go on a farm tour.

·         Often you can buy produce while you’re there.

·         The atmosphere is amazing – and so is the food.

Two such events are coming up this Saturday, March 28! 

 

Green Flamingo Farm is in Oak Hill.  With 3 acres in production, Green Flamingo aims to introduce the community to an amazingly tasty and beautifully unique way of eating.  Their beautiful produce can be found at the New Smyrna Beach Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings, the Brevard County Farmers’ Market on Thursdays, and through their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program from August to May. 

 The dinner at Green Flamingo is a rustic farm to table event. They will serve foods that have been harvested freshly from fields, source local seafood, dairy, and other goodies from other local farms. The food will be prepared right at the farm. Farm tours will take place during hors d'oeuvres to show their fields and educate visitors about where the food comes from. This meal that will be served is all about fresh and seasonal ingredients.  It will be featuring homemade cheese, home brewed beers, and the best produce and proteins that the farm has to offer.

The event runs from 4-7pm and costs $40 per person ($35 for CSA members). To purchase tickets, visit Green Flamingo Organics or call Liz: 386.576.4298.

398 N Putnam Grove Rd, Oak Hill

100 Years Tomazin Farms!

 Tomazin’s is a 3^rd generation farm, founded in 1915, now operated by father and son, who are also known as the Barefoot Farmers. And yes, they actually do all their farming barefoot, in any weather. The Tomazin’s farm grows more than 70 different vegetables throughout the year, including broccoli, carrots, kale, and cabbage, as well as the most beautiful lettuce you will ever taste. Several restaurants, including Cress and Dalley in the Alley in downtown DeLand, buy ingredients from the farm. Tomazin also delivers to Florida Hospital, and they can be found on Saturday mornings at the New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market. 

The farm to table dinner runs from 5-9PM and costs $75 per person:

·         Four-Course Dinner Sourced from the Farm

·         A Special Farm Tour

·         Live Music

·         Bonfires

·         Wine and Beer Bar

·         A Historical Display of Tomazin Farms Last 100 Years

Go HERE to buy tickets for this magical event!

3779 Honey Dew Lane, New Smyrna Beach