Abra Berens, co-founder and chef at Bare Knuckle Farm Dinner, will take the morels from your hunt, combine them with the best produce from Bare Knuckle Farm and neighboring farms and create a 5 course menu that is a celebration of Leelanau spring.

Recipes for each course will be provided so you can recreate your dinner for many springs to come.

Tentative Menu

Haymaker Poultry Chicken Liver Mousse with Sherry-Roasted Morels on Toast

Saltine-Crusted Morels with Spring Greens and Idyll Farm Goat Cheese

Hand-cut Pasta with Morels, Peas, Radishes and Pea Tendrils

Bare Knuckle Pork Chops with Morels, Pickled Ramps and Creme Fraiche, Salt-Roasted Potatoes and Spring Carrots

Butter Cake with Roasted Rhubarb and Vanilla Custard

TESTIMONIAL

The 2009 high bidder on the morel hunt, says,"Without a doubt, it was an experience that none of us will ever forget. Leif was the perfect guide, totally animated about the event and the opportunity for the group to learn about Leelanau and its natural gifts. He spent time with each person, explaining what trees to look for, where to look, etc. We hiked over hill and dale, everyone spreading out in the forest, very happy to spend time in the quiet drizzle, with his or her bag in hand, always shouting "I found one!" . After a little more than 1.5 hours, the group had over 4 or 5 lbs. I know that Leif was prepared to spend however long we wanted that day, which was quite a compliment. To say that everyone has expressed how much they enjoyed the event and are looking forward to next year is an understatement. It is a classic not to be missed!"

More information about Bare Knuckle Farm can be found at http://bareknucklefarm.com/