Red Beans & Advice for Monday, August 28

Going to a farm dinner

One of the benefits of living in the Midwest, and indeed, any state with bountiful agriculture, is the chance to attend a farm dinner.

These come in all kinds of styles, from casual to fine dining. Prices also range from relatively modest to hundreds of dollars per person. The food might be served formally, with china, crystal, silver and linens. Or, you might have to bring your own dinnerware and beverages, as my brother and I did last week.