Date: September 28th 2009

i thank You God for most this amazing
day:for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything
which is natural which is infinite which is yes

•  We’ve decided to hold the event in the field on the other side of the stream where most of the fall crops are, so mapquest 432 County Road 1500 East, Eureka, IL 61530. Drive all the way down the lane to the end, where someone will help you park.  The new directions will be up on the website soon.  
• Bring your own tableware, and a dish to share. We will provide water and hopefully some Goose Island beer, too, but feel free to bring your own beverages.
• The festivities begin at 2 p.m. and you can stay as long as you like. Henry will start leading small groups on tours around 3:30 p.m. and give you the opportunity to participate in the “Name that Vegetable!” Quiz.  The prize for the winner is a copy of “The Seasons on Henry’s Farm” – which everyone will have the opportunity to buy ($25 cash or checks) and get Henry and/or Terra to sign.
•  Later in the evening we’ll have some fresh local music from CSA member Kevin Collins and his friend  Chris Granner, along with our own homegrown neighbor Peter Adriel.   

• Vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1 each green, yellow, and red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced into strips
• 1 large onion, sliced into strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 2 yellow bell peppers or Banana peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 2 orange bell peppers or a pint Shishito peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 3/4 cup golden raisins
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 8 cups arugula, plus additional for garnish