April 2nd, 2008 by Melinda McRae
Dinner on the Delta: A Four-County Slow Food Feast Celebrating the Bounty from the Heart of California
We are excited to announce a unique gastronomic experience presented by Sacramento, Yolo, Placer and Solano counties’ Slow Food chapters. Well-known chefs from each region will prepare a four-course meal from each county’s seasonal agricultural products. This gathering will be a wonderful opportunity to meet the chefs and farmers and enjoy the ambience of the Delta with friends under old valley oaks on the edge of the Sacramento River.
Food-themed silent and live auctions will raise funds for Slow Food Nation, Labor Day Weekend in San Francisco at Fort Mason and the Civic Center.
Optional field trips will provide a variety of opportunities during the day for behind-the-scenes exploration of our richest farmland, as well as to understand the challenges facing farmers in this complex environment.
WHEN: Saturday May 31, 2008
WHERE: Vino Farms, Clarksburg
Stay Tuned! More details coming soon ….
Dinner and field trips will be by reservation only. Information on reservations will be posted on slowfoodsacramento.com. Sign up for e-mail notification at www.slowfoodsacto@comcast.net.
About Slow Food Nation: Slow Food Nation is a subsidiary non-profit of Slow Food USA. Slow Food Nation’s inaugural festival in San Francisco on Labor Day weekend will offer activities for all ages, including a marketplace, tastings, dinners, talks, forums, workshops, field trips, films and a music festival, all geared to provide experiences that transform our perception of food and engage us in Slow Food’s work to build a food system that is sustainable and just and produces healthy and delicious food. It will engage leaders from the fields of agriculture, retail, food service, the arts, environmentalism, social justice, energy, immigration rights and sustainability in an approachable, friendly setting where each participant can enjoy the experience and a broadened understanding of the Slow Food movement. Watch the Web site for information about reservations and participating.
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September 21st, 2007 by Melinda McRae
Please join us for a special event on Monday, Oct. 15 at Mulvaney’s Building & Loan. The beautiful, garden patio will serve host to a family-style fall harvest celebration. Chef Patrick Mulvaney has created a menu showcasing fresh seasonal ingredients from local farmers. Patrick is known for his “All Saints Day” parties where he roasts a pig on a spit — a tradition he has carried on from his father for years — and will treat guests to Bledsoe pork. The celebration begins at 6:30 and is open to the public. The cost is $55 per person, with a discounted price of $45 for Slow Food members, dinner price includes tax and gratuity. Patrick will have a variety of yummy wines available for purchase. To make reservations, please e-mail mcraem@fleishman.com. Space is limited.
MENU:
Patrick’s passed appetizers
Collins Endive and McNamara Walnuts with Shaft Blue Cheese Salad
Del Rio Winter Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter and Fresh Sage
John Bledsoe’s Natural Pork on Patrick’s Spit
Selection of Acme Bread with Bear Flag Farm Organic Olive Oil
Roasted Larsen Farm Apples with Leiwert Honey Mascarpone Caramel
Old Soul Coffee
Contact: Melinda McRae
mcraem@fleishman.com or 916-492-5331
1215 19th Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-441-6022
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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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