Starting at the beginning of November, Enzensteiner hosts geese dinners every weekend until Christmas. Apparently nothing says holiday like greasy bird! Sometimes if there is a holiday or special event there will be one during the week as well. These are reservation only dinners so most of the work is done ahead of time. There are all kinds of jobs to keep me busy during the week getting ready for the big weekend. Folding napkins, prepping food, cleaning, and PLUCKING GEESE!!! Yes that's right, I am now an expert in fowl plucking. Geese actually aren't that bad, there were a few duck dinners a few weeks ago, and that was torturous. However, it is very tedious work because they usually kill anywhere from 10 to 15 at a time. Enzensteiner raises both geese and ducks especially for these dinners, so the whole process takes place right here in the barn. It's been really interesting to see this side of it. It just makes it all real for me, instead of just going to the store to buy my beautifully packaged, ready to go deboned chicken breasts.
They really transform the restaurant for the event. Usually the place is quite rustic but they cozy it up pretty nicely. Tablecloths and fancy napkins can do a lot :) It's a really popular thing here so there are usually a dozen or so groups over the course of the weekend that come in for it.
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