 Laura here: The Jericho-Underhill Food Hub hosted a Community Brunch on Sunday August 11 at the Covered Bridge Blueberry Farm in Underhill. This was the first of a series of free seasonal meals featuring local foods and highlighting area farmers and producers. Twice the number of people showed up as were expected, topping 120 people. Some families were actually at the blueberry farm to pick blueberries; when they found out about the free brunch, they decided to stay adding a lovely component of blue-faced children! The brunch fare was mostly local food provided by area farmers; besides blueberry pancakes there was sausage, potatoes & onions, salad, blueberry lemonade and iced coffee. With slow griddle action due to the unusual power demands, people in the food line had time to catch up with friends, share stories and make new acquaintances. Four of the farms who donated food were represented at the event as well. Over 25 volunteers made this gathering possible; everything from planning the event to hoisting up the tent, setting up tables, food prep, serving and cleanup; thank you citizens of Underhill and Jericho! As Jericho resident Bernie Paquette said after the event, “I will always believe that contribution, sharing and caring equals community.” Many thanks to the local farms and businesses who donated produce, eggs and drinks to the brunch including the Covered Bridge Blueberry Farm, Jericho Settler’s Farm, The Farm Upstream, 2 Gals Farm Works, Settlement Farm, Chamberlins, and Jericho Ale and Bean. The next Community Meal will be a winter dinner, sometime in January featuring the delectable possibilities of stored crops and seasonal fare. |
