Category Archives: Sunset Sensations

Harvest Monday, November 17, 2014 – End of Season Chores + Giant Parsnip from LGHVG

The weather last week was just fabulous, the first half was warm and gorgeous, the 2nd half was cold but calm, also lovely (as long as one is bundled up), as a result I was able to get quite a … Continue reading

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Harvest Monday, November 3, 2014 – Locust Grove Heritage Vegetable Garden

(I apologize for the poor quality of the above photo. The room was dark and the sun was streaming through the glass doors and windows.) ◊ ◊ ◊ It was one of those week. The week went by but nothing … Continue reading

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Locust Grove’s Sunset Sensations for the Holidays – December Featured Chef + Mansion Tour

A new event at Locust Grove, Sunset Sensations for the Holidays held on Thursday, 12/13/12, went very well. Guests arrived at the visitor center where they were greeted and ushered to the East Gallery for the first course. They then followed the lantern … Continue reading

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Recipes from Locust Grove’s Sunset Sensations October Featured Chef

As promised, here are the recipes from Locust Grove’s Sunset Sensations October Featured Chef, Bruce Kazan of Main Course. Caramelized  Pear, Fig & Blue Cheese Tartine Thinly sliced brioche bread Butter Seckel pears Figs Blue cheese 1. Thinly slice brioche … Continue reading

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Locust Grove’s Sunset Sensations – October Featured Chef + Garden’s Vegetables

Locust Grove’s Sunset Sensations October Featured Chef was Bruce Kazan of Main Course. Wine pairing again was by Arlington Wine & Liquor. It was a beautiful October late afternoon/early evening. The cheese and first course were held on the lawn … Continue reading

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