Traders Hill Farm

Traders Hill Farm, a aquaponics farm, in Hilliard, Florida asked us to cater their event on Saturday, Feb. 9. In collaboration with the University of North Florida, they were introducing their upcoming growing process. So in a nut shell, aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines a traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as snails, fish, crayfish or prawns in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. Therefore, we were asked to create a menu that consisted of locally grown and produced products. What fun we had. Plus, we learned a ton and met so many wonderful (and bright) individuals who care about our futures.

Our Menu:

Wild Mushroom, Kale and French Lentil Soup

Watermelon Radish Salad
with baby arugula, pear and Feta cheese in a white wine Dijon vinaigrette

Roasted Beet Salad
with fresh mint, capers, red onion in a balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil

Mixed Green Salad
Topped with Sweet Grass Dairy Asher Blue Cheese, spiced local pecans,
dried cranberries in a balsamic red wine vinaigrette

Fresh Local Orange and Fennel Salad
in Champagne Vinaigrette

Mini Chicken Salad Croissants Sandwiches

Sweet Grass Dairy Pimento Tea Sandwiches

Mayport Shrimp Salad in Ciabatta bread

Local baked mini desserts

Thank you so much for giving us this unique opportunity! We are looking forward to working with you in the future as you grow…from the fish tanks to the grow troughs. Our best to you all!