Garin Fons, aka Mr. Bacon, was one of the very first supporters way back when Selma Cafe first began.  A core volunteer and planner, always calm and cool, and never one to get upset, Garin ran Thursday night prep, served Friday morning breakfast, helped cut up a whole pig right here in our kitchen with Jeff and Matt Burton, and learned to make his own cured meats with the best of them.  His homemade bacon was as good as any we’ve tasted.  Like many folks who come to Ann Arbor for studies and then move on, Garin decided to leave to work with some folks doing some really great food stuff.  As far as we are concerned, The Underground Food Collective, in Madison, is lucky to have him.  And Garin, being the creative, enthusiastic foodie that he is, will learn tons and, we’re hopeful, will come back and visit soon.  To celebrate, a party was thrown, and even though it rained in a downpour the whole night, it was the best party around.

matt, kim & bob

shane, eric & oliva

elizabeth, molly & shana

susie & claire

amazing pig cake made by olivia and heather leavitt

garin, olivia & susie

garin & lisa

All the best to you Garin.  We love you and miss you already.  There’s a Selma Cafe chair waiting for you when you come on by our kitchen when you’re back in town.

~Lisa, Jeff & all the RP&F friends and volunteers who had the pleasure of your company.