The Mathews Museum hosted a talk and food tasting by two Mathews farmers—Christian Brown of Mush Love, standing, and Mark Zamanian of Blessed Harmony Farm—last Thursday. The two men spoke on the need for locally-grown vegetables, herbs and other foods as part of a healthy diet. Brown made mushroom soup to share with guests, while Zamanian made a salad with fresh greens, tomatoes, peppers and other ingredients, enhanced by a homemade balsamic vinegar dressing. Around 40 guests attended and were very complimentary about the meal, said spokesman Tom Robinson. Several exhibits will be open to the public at the museum beginning Nov. 15, including Capt. Sally Tompkins, Grandma’s Kitchen, Tom Hunley’s Country Store, and the Campeche Chair. The Gilbert Klingel exhibit is slated for a possible late December unveiling....