June 29th, 2007 by Melinda McRae
August 4th 4:30-7:30pmCo-op Community Learning Center and Cooking School
1914 Alhambra Blvd.
~Taste an array of flavorful organic heirloom tomatoes from local farms
~ Special presentation about Soil Born Farm Urban Agriculture Project
~ Guest Chefs Terese and Dionisio Esperas, A Healthy Kitchen
~ No host wine bar featuring local and organic wines
$25.00 Slow Food Members - $30.00 Non Members (You must show your slowfood card)
Proceeds benefit the Soil Born Farm Agriculture Project
Please pre-register at the Co-op Customer Service Desk
Corner of Alhambra Blvd. & S Street
916-455-2667
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June 19th, 2007 by Melinda McRae
Quarry Ponds Uncorked
featuring Placer County Wineries
and local seasonal fare prepared by Pullman Kitchen.
SIP, SHOP AND DINE WITH OUR LOCAL VINTNERS
while strolling through the Market Hallway
and sampling cheese and hors d’oeuvres from Bay Gourmet.
Sunday, June 24
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$30 per person prior to June 19 ($35 at the door)
$25 for Slow Food Members
includes a Riedel wine glass
FEATURED WINERIES
Charlie Green Family Winery
Don dal Cielo
Fawn Ridge Winery
Pesacatore
Ophir
Secret Ravine
Vina Castellano
Mount Vernon
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
To reserve by credit card please call 916-781-5511
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June 2nd, 2007 by Melinda McRae
Slow Food Sacramento’s Chef-led Tour of Sacramento’s Sunday Farmers’ Market underscored the connections between farm and table. The tour began the morning by meeting Renae Best, Roxanne O’Brien, and Simone McKinley at 8th & W. Renae, co-manager of the Market, explained the market’s organization and goals. Roxanne, experienced local chef and Slow Food member, discussed what she looks for, emphasizing early June produce of particular interest.
We then broke into three groups of eight and each group visited a few farmers to learn about what’s in season, what looks good, and why. Wel made new connections, learned about choosing fresh seasonal food, and did it all from a chef’s perspective.
After the tour, guests regrouped at the Avid Reader (the Tower on Broadway at Land Park Drive) for a book signing with local cookbook author Ann Rolke. Ann discuseed “Hands-Off Cooking: Low-Supervision, High-Flavor Meals for Busy People.” Her quick-and-easy recipes emphasize freshness and flavor and avoid processed foods. She was available to answer questions and sign books.
View more photos of the farmers’ market tour!
-Charity Kenyon
Where: Sacramento’s Sunday Farmers’ Market - Under the freeway at 8th
& W, Sacramento–Look for the Slow Food sign–
When: Sunday, June 10, 2007, beginning at 9:00am & ending around
10:30am
Cost: Free–priority to Slow Food members who sign up by June 1, 2007
Reservations required. Tour space is limited to 24 - To reserve a place, please email slowfoodsacto@comcast.net.
Book signing:
Where: Avid Reader at the Tower - Corner of Land Park Dr. & Broadway
When: Sunday, June 10, 2007, beginning at 11:00am
Cost: Free!
For more information about this event or about Slow Food Sacramento, please email David Triche at slowfoodsacto@comcast.net or visit our web site at www.http//slowfoodsacramento.com.
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