Join us for September's Kitchen Table Dinner, presented by Generations Health and Wellness, and experience an evening celebrating community-driven, farm-to-table cuisine with Chef Kristine Irwin of Conifer. Chef Kristine is passionate about fostering meaningful relationships within the local food ecosystem, a passion that will shine through in every dish featuring Apple Seeds' produce. Enjoy the soulful music of Korey McKelvey during our happy hour, providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxing Sunday evening of early fall. 

Featured Chef -  Chef Kristine Irwin, raised in the arid landscapes of Arizona, now thrives in Northwest Arkansas. Her culinary journey began at a young age, learning alongside her great-grandmother in the kitchen. Driven by a passion for empowering women in the culinary arts and sharing love through food, Kristine sees the kitchen table as the heart of community and connection. Kristine received formal training through Brightwater Culinary School leading her to work alongside Chef Matthew Cooper at Conifer Restaurant in Bentonville. Their shared vision and culinary philosophy became the cornerstone of Kristine's journey, propelling her to her current role as Sous Chef. As she continues to establish her roots in the vibrant and emerging culinary scene of Northwest Arkansas, Chef Kristine Irwin remains steadfast in her commitment to culinary excellence, community enrichment, and sustainable cooking.

Featured Musician - Korey McKelvey  is a Fayetteville-born, Northwest Arkansas-raised  vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who performs solo, duo, full band, and tribute shows that range in sounds from folk to blues, to soul, to funk.  She plays in the Americana band Dandelion Heart (who you might have heard at Evening at the Farm!); a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Deepwood Mac; The Korey McKelvy Band, a soul-funk band that will make you want to dance; and in 2023 she released a folk-blues EP "The Other Side of the Mountain." 

 About the Kitchen Table Dinner Series -  Born out of a desire to build a community around great food, Apple Seeds' Kitchen Table Dinner series is designed to recreate the feeling of gathering around a dear friend's table.  These dinners aim to bridge the gap often felt between the chef and diners in a typical dining environment, thereby creating a deeper connection to the food on the plate.  Through intentional procurement of local, seasonal ingredients, the transparent preparation of the meal, and storytelling by the chef, each plate is transformed from food into an unforgettable dining experience.

Event Details:

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 

6:00-7:00 PM

Cocktail hour: Enjoy watching meal preparations or mingle in the garden.

7:00-8:30 PM

Multi-course dinner: Your chef will create a fresh meal with elements from the garden.  Enjoy the food, farm & company.

The dinner takes place at the Apple Seeds' Teaching Farm in Fayetteville, AR.

Seating for this event will be located outdoors under the pavilion  These dinners are rain or shine.  All Kitchen Table Dinner series events are fundraisers with limited seating; we cannot offer refunds for tickets purchased. 

Your participation in Apple Seeds' events supports our mission to inspire healthy living through garden-based education for students around Northwest Arkansas and beyond!