Ajoje: The Spirit of Gathering
Sat, Aug 01
|Gnarled Oak Farm
Experience the flavors of tomatoes and plantains through West African - Southern fusion. You will be guided through an unforgettable evening of food, culture, and conversation. All proceeds benefit Farming Foodways.
Time & Location
Aug 01, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT
Gnarled Oak Farm, 4460 Treadway Rd, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us for Ajoje, a farm-to-table dinner to honor the fruits of the summer: tomatoes. In Nigerian, Ajoje is the spirit of gathering community to share a meal. We will gather at Gnarled Oak Farm, a regenerative livestock farm in Hernando, MS. Chefs Halima Salazar and Dria Price, celebrate one of the fruits of the summer, tomatoes, with a fusion of plantains and herbs. Through this dinner we will continue to explore the deep culinary and cultural roots of West African cuisine and its powerful influence on Southern food traditions. Proceeds support Farming Foodways, a nonprofit dedicated to training and empowering the next generation of BIPOC farmers and food innovators through equitable and hands-on education. Come hungry—leave inspired.
Menu
Grazing board
Thin plantain chips, tomato jam, filled plantain cups, mozzarella drizzled with balsamic, chocolate dipped plantains drizzled with salt, whipped feta dip topped with tomatoes, fresh local produce
Salad
Caprese salad paired…
Tickets
General Admission
$125.00
+$3.13 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00