Foraging with Farah: Come Ramping with Me!
Learn about ramps, what they are, how they grow, why NOT to over -harvest and how to use them in cooking
1. Event is rain or shine
2. COVID precautions a MUST
3. Dress for the weather in clothes you do not mind getting muddy
4. Hiking shoes please; we will be in the woods (barefoot optional)
5. Bring a refillable water bottle and a snack if you want
6. Alcohol welcome (BYOB)
7. Carry in, Carry out rules
8. Bring a screwdriver with you to dig them up, and a reusable bag to collect them.
9. You will be sent the meeting location the day before the event. Fairfield County site (Westport, Weston or Wilton)
About your guide: Farah Masani is a visionary farmer has broadened her impact beyond the boundaries of her own land. Born in Bombay, Masani grew up romping around farms and animals around the world. It is here she got a true farming education. This foundation led to a lifelong passion for growing fresh food with real flavor. Today it is a way of life.
When Farah moved to the States, she attended the University of Texas at Austin and majored in Social Work. Over the course of the next decade, she founded a homeless shelter, educational development centers for children and advocated for the homeless and the hungry.
Growing tired of the lack of fresh, nutrient-rich food with real flavors offered within the food system in this country, she realized it was time to grow her own food.
She is now the Senior Director of Purchasing for Barcelona Wine Bar, based out of Connecticut., and works with producers around the world to supply Barcelona’s 18 restaurants with top quality ingredients.
Continuing her social justice practice, Masani runs farming therapy programs for children with disabilities. When Farah is not sourcing, or in the fields, you will find her at the beach or on a mountaintop with her family.