Plans for a late summer wedding keep Danielle French busy in the premiere of this series, which follows the event business that she operates from her farmhouse. On the menu: blueberry-and-peach tarts; basil oil pizzas; sage butter grilled sirloin; basil-marinated chicken; garlic mashed potatoes; grilled corn.
Cowboy paraphernalia and field flowers are used to decorate for a Texas BBQ event. The menu includes Southwestern pizzas; smoked brisket; smoked pulled pork; bourbon-maple baked beans; beet salsa; corn bread; and pecan tarts.
Danielle needs to come up with five appetizers for a beer-tasting event. On the menu: sumac-spiced nuts; roasted corn relish; goat cheese and chive crostini; spicy tomato Jane; roast beef roulade; pulled pork.
The South Pond staff prepare for a sold-out themed dinner inspired by Danielle’s trips to the southern coasts of Italy and the fresh herbs and vegetables in her own backyard. Wood-fired flatbreads and roasted tomatoes are among the dishes on the menu.
A couple’s country-style wedding at South Pond is made to feel like a big family end-of-summer gathering.
A folk music group hope for a good turnout when they host a show at the Iron Horse Ranch, which is decorated with flower arrangements inspired by the vegetable garden and is featuring a selection of Mediterranean food for hungry concertgoers.
Preparations are made for South Pond’s annual Bride Tasting Event where engaged couples come to get their first taste of the food and décor offered at the farm.
A brunch is planned in celebration of the fall harvest and the local community of farmers and purveyors.
Host Danielle French puts her special touch on an intimate dinner party with live music at Iron Horse Ranch.
Danielle plans a festive winter workshop and holiday lunch at the farm.
Danielle and her team get ready to hold a daylong holiday workshop in Danielle’s farmhouse, while also preparing for a dinner party with the mayor as a guest.
Danielle holds a daylong workshop to pass along her passion for artisanal breakmaking using ancient heritage grains, including red fife and buckwheat, which were harvested and milled locally.
Danielle hosts a snow day with a Valentine’s Day theme at South Pond.