Atlanta on my Mind
PUBLISHED ON: 10.20.2015
Who say’s you can’t create an urban farm in your neighborhood on less than an acre? After a stay at the The Social Goat Bed and Breakfast in downtown Atlanta Georgia I am rethinking my situation. Gone is the 5 acre dream! Folks, I just need a new neighborhood to move into. I promise to share my vegetables, eggs, and honey with my neighbors.
I love my husband. We were planning a weekend trip to Atlanta and he came across this bed and breakfast while looking for accommodations. I think the first phrase he uttered when he was perusing the site was “Woman, this bed and breakfast has your name all over it” Yes, it did! My discovery of a real urban farm setting with a bed and breakfast worries my husband (as it should).
We visited the President Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in the morning and spent the afternoon walking the Atlanta BeltLine
Its no secret that our travel is centered around eating and this was no exception. We enjoyed a hip sandwich and cocktail joint called Victory Sandwich Bar. We spent part of a late afternoon roaming the Krog Street Market and the grand finale ended at the Miller Union Restaurant a sustainable and modern approach to farmstead cooking. Chef Steven Satterfield’s approach was responding to what was in season and available at the local farmers market. Vegetables are front center and a little less on the proteins. He sums it up very nicely by saying “seasonal cooking begins with the harvest.” To honor our great meal I ordered his cookbook Root to Leaf and prepared a traditional southern favorite Slow-Simmered Field Peas.
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I love the idea of an urban farm…hopefully your dream will come true soon! The slow simmered pea stew looks scrumptious, Velva.
Rhodesia
Urban farm sounds good but our worry is how do we travel, someone has to look after the animals!! The pea stew sounds brilliant. Have a good week Diane
chow and chatter
cool you should do it we are thinking of land for a mini farm, don't you already have a huge garden?
Cheri Savory Spoon
Hi Velva, I would love to have a small farm too, my husband thinks I'm crazy. Love this dish with field peas.
Barbara
What a fun trip….and such a cute B & B! The urban farm idea is great and would be rewarding, but you'd have to have a caretaker. Kind of the same deal with animals. I've had them by the dozens when the kids were home, but I want to travel now. Not fair to the animals. Everything has to be thought out. Gosh, I am OLD….hate to be so boring. 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal)
A bowl of your field peas and a chunk of cornbread or hushpuppies and I'd be a very happy girl. 🙂
Unknown
You and Fred find the best and unique travel excursions!
That Girl
This place sounds fantastic.
Defining Moments
Love it!
Defining Moments
Love it!
Valerie Harrison (bellini)
I see the vision Velva.
grace
i LOVE b&bs! sounds like a nice little getaway. 🙂
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
What a great getaway – a little country in the heart of the city. It is amazing how much food can actually be produced in a relatively small space. I think you're on to something …
Pam
I hear you with the urban farm, that would be great! I grew up on a very large farm in Ohio and miss it to this day. Sounds like a great B&B you visited and I agree with the food thing when traveling. Good luck in your aspirations, Velva!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
Atlanta has so much to see and do. The last time we were there in 2014 for a wedding, we visited the Swan House and the nearby historical Tullie Smith House and Farm. What a wonderful experience to see how well they've preserved the little plantation right in the city. The B&B you stayed at sounds wonderful and would love to try a southern pea dish like this if I could find them.
Claudia
This is wonderful – I love the combination of the different peas! I still haven't made it to Atlanta … one of these days. Now, your husband just has to sit back as your urban-farmer-gene wheels spin!
Tina
Wow, that's a great place you stayed. I am jealous, I can't even get chard to grow but that little bit of acreage produces so much!
Foodiewife
Me thinks your husband should be a bit nervous. Green Acres is the place for me! I haven't been to Atlanta in decades. What I do remember is the great food. Of course!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
Isn't that the best thing about travelling! Opening up the mind to all the possibilities! 😀 An urban farm would be a great idea. I bet your neighbours would love the produce!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
My son lives in South Atlanta and he has an acre of land and I've been telling him for years to cut some of the pine trees down and put in a garden and chickens. He resists. 🙂
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)
People are just so creative and I'm always impressed with what they can do in small yard spaces. Our covenants allow 3 chickens but I've always been tempted to hide a small goat behind a privacy fence. 🙂
Chris
Very cute place, Alexis would love it. She wants a mini farm so bad!
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A wonderful trip! I love the idea of urban farm. That's a great place you stayed. Thanks for sharing!
Amy
I love Miller's Union! Did you try their baked egg dish? It is one of the best things I've ever been served. It was a pleasure meeting you this weekend!