SUZY STUMP: AN EVENING IN VERMONT >>>

Last week, I had a lumberjack for the first time. Too much information? Well, consider that the lumberjack in question was a crêpe the size of a vinyl record folded over slices of Vermont ham and cheddar, with the optional smattering of tart apple slices. Sitting in the kitchen of my friend’s mother’s house where the salty-sweet concoction was made, I devoured it and licked the last bits of cheese from my fingertips. Then she served us dessert â€" "Traditional Swiss with a Vermont Twist" she said, a fondue that incorporated Jarlsberg, Swiss Gruyere and Vermont Gruyere.

I have no idea if this is how folks from Vermont eat. If they do, I have no idea how they can live so long.

Scanning the “Evening in Vermont” menu William and Shannon Mueller will serve Sunday night at their Babblin’ Babs Bistro, I have no idea if it’s a true representation of Vermont. I do know it won’t kill you as I suspect my friend’s mom’s cooking can.
Wild sea scallops with maple apricot chipotle glaze, tomato white cheddar soup, maple pecan spinach salad, braised rabbit with artichokes, capers and lemon, and an apple-cranberry brown butter tart can be yours â€" severed over several hours with music â€" for $75.

[Babblin’ Babs Bistro, Sunday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m., $75, 2724 N. proctor, Tacoma, RSVP at 253.761.9099]