Feeling stuck at home? Longing for fresh flavors and vibrant conversation? We have the answer: Hot Pot! 

Specifically, pastry chef and author Natasha Pickowicz has the answer. Her new book, Everyone Hot Pot, celebrates the ancient, creative, and deeply communal art of the shared table. We are thrilled to announce that Natasha is coming to Granor Farm to share that magic with us.

Join us for a lively Dinner + Drinks with Ms. Pickowicz. The evening begins in our School House with a cocktail hour and snacks pulled straight from the pages of her book. For the main event, we’ll serve Granor’s unique take on hot pot, featuring a rainbow of ingredients grown right here. We’ll cap off the night with two desserts inspired by Natasha’s first book, More than Cake, followed by a book signing.

We host many world-class events at Granor, and this one promises to be truly special.

At Granor, we always work to dispel the myth that eating locally stops when the temperature drops. February is actually one of our favorite months to eat from the farm as we have a full selection of fresh greenhouse greens, preserved items from the summer, and a bountiful stock of storage crops. 

In 2021, Johannah and Joseph who lead the field team, began reimagining our annual crop plan to include more storage varieties. They looked beyond the standard potatoes and rutabagas of yore, seeking out vibrant, long-lasting treasures like Daikon, Watermelon, and Spanish Black radishes. These varieties thrive in the autumn and, when stored properly, maintain their crisp bite all winter.

We will feature these Winter Radishes along with Napa Cabbage in our upcoming Hot Pot Dinner. They were harvested back in November, just before the first deep freeze, and have waited patiently for their "tour of duty" in the Granor Kitchen.

On Friday, Feb 27th, these frost-hardy vegetables will be sliced thin and layered with local meats and hand-cut noodles, ready to be doused table-side with steaming broth for a Granor version of Hot Pot. We hope to see you there!