There are at least a million reasons to attend the National Heirloom Expo (Sept. 8-10, 2015) at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. I mean, if you care about the food you eat, the planet you live on, and, well, having some tasty fun. Here’s a look (BiteClub style) at what I’m loving at the three-day event. Plenty more info (including incredible speakers on topics from GMO’s to Biodynamic Cannabis Growing) online. Also, check out this article from 2014 that goes into a little further detail about why the Expo matters.
Because it’s gonna be really freaking hot all three days of the Heirloom Expo, Real Cool Treats truck.
Pork tacos from Backyard.
You can’t resist a little ephemeral art, especially in 3D, with pigs.
Sebastopol’s Red Horse Pizza always brings it. And they have The Kefiry’s Hibiscus water kefir on tap.
Soda Rock Tomatoes. #summer
Oyster Mushroom “ceviche” from Chalk Hill Cookery: Vegan deliciousness for $10. And so pretty!
Bees inside a donkey. For whatever reason…fascinating
These beautiful portobella mushroom burgers.
The Comet Corn Lady and Coconut Curry Popcorn with fresh butter. Wheeeeeee! We love Comet Corn.
DIY Renaissance sachets and “thieves” to ward off the plague.
This.
Dessert before dinner: Raspberry Rhubarb Lavender Pie from Petaluma Pie. With a side of Petaluma Pete.
Sarah Piccolo at Fork and her always awesome burgers.
I’m not sure about the founder, jere, but he has worked with many Mennonites in the past. My great grandparents were Mennonites and I grew up with Amish and Mennonites so it’s actually quite lovely seeing the simple dress and bonnets (though my family dressed English). Sometimes I envy them a bit for their lives of family, working the land, and clear rules for living.
@biteclub. I was wondering about that. Are they mennonites?
Keep in mind that the organizers have strict religious practices…which is why the event is not open on the weekend. And no alcohol.
If they continue to not have Beer available on these hot days, I’m not going again!
Dang it I wanted the pork and rhubarb but I was getting too full and wanted a sweet. Good info!!
I had two savory pies from Petaluma Pie: Roast Pork and Rhubarb, and the Mushroom and Cheese. Both really good, but the Roast Pork and Rhubarb was the best!