Chef and I took a field trip today. Literally.
We headed out to Pauma Valley, which is about 40 minutes NE of the brewery, to the Tierra Miguel Foundation Farm. We already buy produce from there, and we went out to discuss a deeper, and more direct relationship.
To begin that, we wanted to meet them, and get a direct feel (and taste) for their operation.
Mil, one of the founders, explained the name of their farm:
During the tour, we sampled daikon radishes, okra flowers and red okra, heirloom tomatoes, and some amazingly delicious watermelon (Chef immediately ordered up a dozen large ones and will feature them this weekend):
All in all a really great visit. Chef Jeff and I enjoyed learning about their commitment and techniques.
We even got to take a gander at some serious "seed porn":
The full vBlog of the visit can be viewed here.
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