Quack-tails on the Prairie

Our first event on the farm followed severe thunderstorms. We received nearly five inches or rain overnight. To say I was moderately concerned about loading forty guest onto a wagon and driving out into the middle of restored prairie would be an understatement. Weeding early that morning was a sticky situation. I hadn't counted on was the ability of Wisconsin to follow severe weather with some of the most beautiful weather you could ask for. As if some divine power was looking out for us the sky was cloudless and the breeze was dry and steady. By the time Tyson and I had done all we could to in the garden and started to focus on the elegant diner that was to take place in a mere three hours the landscape had already improved. The puddles were dry, the cattle were in the pasture and the lawn had firmed and leveled itself. After brief cleansing rituals Tyson and I were refreshed, dressed and ready to set up for the event. The tables were prepped and the silver was polished. Chef Fox and Chef Veal arrived with a well armed staff and dinner preparations were underway. I'd like to send thanks to Chef Erin and Chef Jon and a special thanks To Chef Traci who can turn our beets into the worlds best chocolate cake. The evening was spectacular. Even the ducks pitched in with mosquito maintenance.