Triple D- Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives

As I have mentioned many times before we are so lucky to get to have different experiences while promoting eating local.  We have been part of farm tours, various groups such as summer programs, Cub Scouts & college classes have come to the farm, we have spoken at many events through the years & taken part in farm to table events.  Now we can add TV show to our growing list.

 

One of our favorite places to eat (when we make it to Charlotte) is 300 East.  They have being supporting local farms for a while & we are glad to be part of their farm family. 

 

They were chosen to be on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and they featured lamb ragout & Butterscotch Ice Cream sandwiches.  What made it even more special for WTF was that the lamb used was from our farm.

 

The staff at 300 East invited the WTF crowd to be part of the filming for the show.  There were a few days that they actually filmed but we were there the day that Guy was there.

 

Having never been on TV before it was really neat to see the process but unfortunately we were not allowed to have our cellphones turned on (which makes sense) so we have no pictures of that day.

 

The show aired May 22, 2015.  If you know what you are looking for you can see a glimpse of us in the background behind Guy.

 

Congratulations to 300 East for all that you have accomplished!!!

Life Lately at WTF

 

A lot has been going on at WTF lately.  Lots of changes & lots of excitement.

 

 

 

Roo is growing like a weed.  It's hard to believe that she is only 5-months old!  She is getting acclimated to life at WTF.  Her counterpart Annie has accepted her but let's her know that she is still Head Guard Dog at WTF.

We all know I have a soft spot for the weaklings, runts, etc. so meet Pickles.  Pickles is a triplet whose mom decided that she would care for the other 2 & not him.  Lucky for him I saw this & scooped him up & for 3-nights I got up every 2-hours to feed him.  He finally got on a better schedule.  He has now moved out of our bathroom & is living at the farm.

See what a difference 2-weeks can make.  Plus, a lot of loving from his human mom!

We were very excited that the TV Show Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives was coming to Charlotte and filming at 300 East.  Our family was able to be there for the taping of the show.  One of the dishes that was featured was Wild Turkey Farms Braised Lamb & Mushroom Ragout.  If you haven't been to 300 East....go!!  Everything on the menu is delish (our kids love the pizza) but try the lamb....it's what Guy ate!

 

 

We had to turn our cellphones off during the filming so I have no pictures but one of the crew members gave the boys these.

Project time at WTF. 

This is the new maternity ward for the moma pigs. 

 

 

And on a final note, thanks to all who have supported us at the Farmer's Market in the last 8-years.  Even though we will not be at the Markets you can still visit us at the farm to purchase meats & eggs.  We will definitely miss our Market Family as well as our customers many of whom are like family to us but our kids our growing up...fast.  We don't want to look back & regret not spending time with them.