Sunday, March 29, 2009

LUNCH BUNCH REMINDER

This Friday, April 3, we will meet at The Stone Barn Center for Food and Agriculture. Our adventure will begin with a short tour of the grounds, animals, and greenhouse. Spring is alive and well on the Farm. The Berkshire Pigs have farrowed and they have welcomed yet another round of piglets. The field is being tilled and planted with parnsips and transplanted with broccoli and kale. The new poults are laying egges by the dozens. Afterwards we will drop by the cafe, say hello to Alberto and pick up lunch. I recommend the famous egg salad. You can even pick up a few dozen eggs to take home and make your own salad. Finally, we will gather in the Hay Barn to discuss our tour, the future of food and enjoy the bounty of Stone Barns.
RSVP by April 2 to Jan Frasier Maltby, at jan@jmaltby.com. Unfortunately, we have to limit this month to 10 people.

Slow Cooker Slow Food Event @ Mount Kisco Child Care April 15th 6pm



The slow cooker can be a busy parent's best friend. Come and join us in a delicious tour of what your "crock pot" can do and learn more about the edible gardens and innovative food based curriculum at Mount Kisco Child Care.

Joining us with short presentations will be:

John Turenne, a chef & food consultant, Slow Food CT member.
Mimi Edelman, garden educator and Slow Food Hudson Valley co-leader
Susan Rubin, food and garden "evangelist", Slow Food Westchester co-leader
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand D- NY (invited)

The event is open to all members of Slow Food Westchester and families of Mount Kisco Child Care.
Fee is $10 which covers food and a slow cooker recipe booklet.
Join our raffle and take a chance to win your very own slow cooker along with a great slow cooker cookbook!

Monday, March 23, 2009

SPRING IS COMING

The news from the Food World is exciting. Michelle Obama is planting a garden at the White House, the New York Times asks "Is a Food Revolution Now in Season"? and my sister announced that she is tearing up her lawn and putting in an organic garden. I think Spring is coming and a bright sun will shine on the mission of Slow Food. Everyone has the right to a clean, fair and healthy food system.

In keeping with our mission, Slow Food Westchester continues to plan events to spread the word. This Wednesday, we are hosting a Sold-Out event with the Westchester and Rockland Dietetic Association at Peter Pratt's. You can learn more about it from my previous blog. It looks like the Press will be there and I will report back on it next week. Don't forget our second, LUNCH BUNCH, next Friday, April 3. Will get back soon on a location. Our monthly BREAKFAST MEETING, at the Bedford Post is on April 14. May 4th we will be hosting a LOCAL TASTING EVENT with the the Westchester and Lower Connecticut Chef's Association at the Doral Arrowood. More on that next week.

Out and about the county there is also much going on. Brian Lewis, of the famous, BEDFORD POST, is doing Sunday evening cooking classes. For $100 dollars you get to learn from best. Sign up yourself or get a group of friends together. You bring your own wine and eat what you cook. What more could you want. Call Deborah Burman at 914-234-7800. They are Sundays, from 5-8.

Also, my friend John Boy is moving down county. His fabulous food will be available at DeCicco's in Ardsley, 21 Center Street. Last week I bought 2 Pork Shoulders from John at the County Center and my family has been enjoying them all week. We had Pulled Pork, Carnitas, Asian Pork in Lettuce Wraps and have more in the freezer.

Have a great week and happy eating.

Monday, March 9, 2009

UPDATE, MONDAY, MARCH 9

For the a Slow Foodie like me, this weekend was a whirlwind. It started on Friday with our first Monthly Lunch Bunch at COMFORT in Hastings on Hudson. If you haven't been there, you should go. It is a very small space, so the 12 of us were fortunate they reserved a table and most of the restaurant for us. We came from all walks of life and parts of the county. We dined on grilled chicken salads, sandwiches and vegetable plates. All organic and all delicious. We met new friends and shared restaurant suggestions and recipe ideas. Thanks to everyone who came and we are looking forward to speaking to all of you more and exploring some of your wonderful ideas.

Saturday, I woke early to drive (unfortunately) to the Community Market in Briarcliff. As is usually the case, I didn't bring enough cash. Half way around the room, I ran out of money. The plethora of wonderful items is just too tempting and I wanted to buy it all. Grass-fed cheese, wood-oven breads, fresh pickles, chutneys, apples, cider and meat, pork, chicken and eggs. Next time I will stop by the bank to make sure I can stock up on the potatoes, onions, and rutabagas that I had to pass up. There was even a fishmonger with the tastiest scallops. They were clean and fresh, not in that syrupy liquid often found in scallops from a grocery. The next Market in Briarcliff is in two weeks.

Sunday, I grabbed my youngest and headed North to the Junior League of Westchester's EVERYBODY IN THE KITCHEN. Not only was I in search of new Slow Food recruits, but I wanted to have some fun myself. Since I was still cashless, I managed to eat my way around the Gymnasium at the Boys and Girls Club of Westchester. I stuffed my face with WAVE HILL BREADS, Cookies from SUSIE'S SMART COOKIE, Milk from HUDSONMILK, and tasty treats from NEAR AND NATURAL Market and Cafe and the soon to be opened TABLE. There was a craft area for kids and cooking demonstration and talks throughout the day. The Junior League did a great job.

But, for those of you who missed all that. There is plenty yet to come.

Tuesday, March 10th, 9-10:30,Breakfast Meeting, BEDFORD POST
Wednesday, March 25th, 5:30, PETER PRATT'S (See earlier blog)

Friday, April 3, 12:30, Slow Food Lunch Bunch (place to be determined)
Tuesday, April 14, Breakfast Meeting, BEDFORD POST
Wednesday, April 15, MT. KISCO DAY CARE, Slow Food Crock Pot Potluck