Last night we went to a Feast in the Field event sponsored by Low Country Local First, FIG, and Garden and Gun Magazine.
The setting was a beautiful spot on the river called Dirthugger Farm with lighted Live Oak trees, Spanish moss, and a sun set that was breath taking. 
The food was even better. 
Passed hors d’oeurves were deep fried stone crab balls, chicken liver pate, and oysters (because as everybody knows, October 1st is the official day you can start harvesting local oysters here in Charleston). The bluegrass band was fantastic, and they were giving boat rides on Scout crafts. The whole evening was magical. Dinner was family style and started off with Virginal Sheep’s Mil Ricotta and Oregano Grilled Sourdough bread- amazing! I actually kept the bowl of the ricotta next to me, and continued to eat it for the whole night with everything else that was served. At the same time, they brought out Escabeche of White Shrimp with Fall Vegetables and Fresh Ginger. 
It was gone before I could get a good picture. The Porchetta Tomato Celery Heart Lemon Confit was divine as was the Butter Pea “Pasta e Fagioli”. I could have eaten just that (and of course the ricotta) all night. The Wood Grilled Keegan Filion Farms Chicken Al Mattone with Charred Lemon Jus and Dirthugger Bread Salad was if possible even better.
The evening was topped off with Pear Tartatin with Honey Syrup and Pistachio Creme and the Board of Lowcountry Local First gathering with Chef Mike Lata for a photograph in the live oak tree!
For good measure, here is the sunset and the river. It was such a fun evening, and I can’t wait for next year!
How does one get invited!!!
This is the second time in a month that I have heard or read about “Feast in the Fields”. I am going to make it a point to check it out.
It was fantastic- wish it was more than once a year!!