Cheese Magic with Erika Kubick
Join us at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery for a magical midsummer evening with Erika Kubick, author of "Cheese Sex Death" and "Cheese Magic". Held on the eve of the Summer Solstice, this immersive dinner experience celebrates the beauty of seasonal food, handcrafted cheese, ritual, storytelling, and community beneath the long golden light of June.
Known for her wildly creative approach to cheese through her brand Cheese Sex Death, Erika blends culinary expertise with folklore, seasonality, mysticism, and deep reverence for local food systems. Her newest book, Cheese Magic, explores the connection between cheese, the Wheel of the Year, and the transformative power of gathering around the table.
The evening begins outdoors with a lively happy hour on the farm featuring live music, our Summer Makers & Thrift Faire, and drinks available through an optional beverage package or for purchase à la carte. Wander the grounds, sip something sparkling, browse vintage treasures and handcrafted goods, and settle into the slow magic of a Central Illinois summer evening.
As twilight approaches, guests will gather inside Caprae’s dining room for an intimate four-course dinner inspired by the seasonal sabbaths and elemental rhythms explored in Cheese Magic. Each course will evoke a different season of the Wheel of the Year — from bright spring herbs and berries to earthy autumn mushrooms and warming winter spice — while showcasing Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery’s award-winning goat cheeses and the abundance of the local growing season.
Throughout the meal, Erika will share stories and reflections on seasonal eating, the evolving nature of cheese throughout the year, and the magic of creating meaningful connections through food.
After dinner, guests are invited to gather around the fire pit under the summer sky and continue the evening in celebration of the solstice season.
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