I am going to treat you all to a little farm secret: I have the most important harvest job. Without me, everyone suffers, people’s moods are terrible, and nothing get’s done. I am truly the man woman who keeps the entire operation going. What do I do? I cook and deliver food to the field.
Honesty, making harvest food is kinda like taking a big picnic to work every day. You’ve got to remember to pack paper plates, forks, napkins, cups and something to serve the food with. Everyday, I take two big jugs of ice tea and a big bowl of ice. Then there is the main dish, two sides, and usually a desert. And you can’t forget the condiments.
I keep a running list in my head, but I’m always afraid I’m going to forget something. The fields are all way out in the country and over twenty miles from our home. Once, before Colby and I were together, the food delivery person arrived with enchiladas, but forgot the forks. And farmer’s always have dirty hands. Yuck.
The transportation of all this food also creates it’s own dilemma. The roads are bumpy and no one wants a bowl of corn all over my backseat, so I must carefully drive and try to gather up every dish with a lid in my house. Oh, and I am constantly stressing about keeping the food warm. It rarely is, but I try really hard.
I’m sure this all sounds like a lot of hassle and work, but it’s worth it for two reasons: 1.) I get to provide my husband with a delicious meal every evening. 2.) I time my arrival with the “golden hour” so that I can take advantage of that wonderful light.
Whats going on in your world? I would love to hear.
Kayce - Amazing shots!! And THANK YOU for what you and your family provide to our country! We live in the middle of the Salinas Valley and I am always so humbled when I see the fields full of workers working hard for almost nothing to put food on my table. Thank you! Keep enjoying that light and your meal delivery…you captured it perfectly!
Heidi - These shots are gorgeous Marla. And I like the way you think; everybody wins!
Rachel B - These are wonderful photos and so lovely in B&W! Without your cooking others would not have food on their tables
emily - that sounds like a very stressful yet very rewarding job. your black and whites are beautiful!
Mindee@ourfrontdoor - That’s the job that I would want too!
Leslie Estes - I know what you mean by being the “Food Delivery” person. I have to do that for my boyfriend, who farms. I am also in love with your photos!! I need to take advantage of our sunsets in Illinois to capture some great pics!!
makenzie - Blue Skies Catering??
Ashley Sisk - That a very important job…I’m not sure I could handle it.
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin - These pictures are gorgeous! Such a delicious and important job!
Sayumi Kamei - That must be a sweet job, having picnic everyday. Must be such a rewarding to have job to feed people everyday. I love those photos, it makes the open farm fields look so stunning and surreal. Thanks for posting.
Ms. Becky - these are photos that tell a story, a lovely story. you’re a farmer’s wife. my mom was a farmer’s wife and it isn’t an easy job preparing meals for hungry hands. they ate in our kitchen; I imagine driving the food to the field must be a bit of a challenge, as you write. thanks for sharing a day in your life, and all that light.
kbreints - Sounds like a win win to me! and it IS the most important job for sure! GREAT shots!
sherene - It’s all good, have fun:))
Dina @ 4 Lettre Words - Love how dramatic these shots are, Marla!
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Sarah - I love all these shots.