12/2/12
11/18/12
Event - Holiday Party Dec. 9th
Please join us for an afternoon of fun, good conversation and scrumptious Rosso's pizza, soup, salad and potluck dessert. Relax with friends and family at the historic Hessel Grange in Sebastopol. Take the opportunity to make new friends and mingle with SFRR leaders to share your ideas for projects and events for 2012.
When: Sunday, December 9, 3:30-6:00
Where: Hessel Grange - 5400 Blank Rd, Sebastopol, California
Tickets: $18 per person. $10 for Children under 10
Buy your tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/297887
Menu:
Four delicious pizzas choices from Rosso
Seasonal Market Soup and Salad
Potluck - Please bring a dessert to share and your choice of beverage (wine, beer etc). Holiday baked goods like cookies & pie would be great!
We will raffle a Holiday basket at this event. The proceeds to be used for our Steel Lane Elementary School Garden. Also please bring non-perishable food items for second Holiday Basket. This basket will be a gift for one lucky Steel Lane Elementary school garden worker.
Be kind to the environment - don't forget dishware, utensils, napkin and a glass.
We look forward to seeing you all one last time before the end of the year!
Space is limited so invite your friends who want to join you (and Slow Food) ! Don't miss out - buy your tickets today
Questions: Email - Suekiwoodward@mac.com
11/12/12
SFRR Hero Changing the World
Meet Michael at our upcoming holiday party, December 9th! Long before words like "sustainable" and "locavore" became headline favorites, Michael Dimock was using his grassroots approach and business acumen to convince community members to set aside differences and join forces around the common objective of preserving the future of local agriculture. Part diplomat, part activist, the Roots of Change president understands what so few others in the new food revolution do: lasting transformation only happens from the inside out.
In honor of his efforts, he was recently included in the book Everyday Heroes: 50 Americans Changing the World One Nonprofit at a Time , published by Welcome Books. Two years ago, photographer Paul Mobley and author and editor Katrina Fried set out to find 50 of the country's most inspiring social entrepreneurs, and the results were nothing short of remarkable. The groundbreaking visual book provides stunning portraits accompanied by first-person narratives, highlighting the stories behind the causes.
Among those featured in the book are several local heroes, including Dimock, whose nonprofits are based in San Francisco. Readers will meet Ben Mangan, who co-founded EARN, an organization that offers the disadvantaged matched savings accounts ear-marked for higher education, homeownership or small business expansion. Armed with no less ambition is Cameron Sinclair, who was only 24 years old when he founded Architecture for Humanity, a global network that brings designers and architects together to collaborate on humanitarian projects. And Chuck Slaughter started Living Goods, which is building a sustainable distribution platform for life-changing products designed to fight poverty and disease in the world's poorest regions.
10/8/12
Order Now: Holiday Heritage Turkeys
SFRR is proud to present in collaboration with the Sonoma County 4H, the Heritage Turkey Project for 2012. The breeds this year are Bronze, Narragansett and Beltsville Small Whites.
Please reserve your turkeys by filling out the form below and mailing with your deposit; also send an email. The cost will be $7.50/ lb., upon pick up, the balance will be paid by check directly to the young farmer via check or cash. Turkeys will be available for pickup Tuesday November 21 and Wednesday November 22. (probably in Petaluma). You will be notified of the times and location the week prior to Thanksgiving.
This
project supports our young farmers, 4H, organic farming, Slow Food
Russian River and Heritage breeds. For more info on heritage breeds see
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy at www.Albc-USA.org
Got questions?
... regarding Farm/4H : Catherine Thode. Cthode@pacbell.net
... regarding Pick-up : Jim Reichardt. scpducks@aol.com
View this announcement online in its original format here: http://e2.ma/message/1lood/l5cse
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... regarding Farm/4H : Catherine Thode. Cthode@pacbell.net
... regarding Pick-up : Jim Reichardt. scpducks@aol.com
View this announcement online in its original format here: http://e2.ma/message/1lood/l5cse
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ORDER Here : Complete these 2 Steps - Please!
1st - Copy and fill out the form below and paste into a new email.
Send to Cthode@pacbell.net (not email at bottom of page)
Send to Cthode@pacbell.net (not email at bottom of page)
2nd
- Print your email / this form and enclose a $40 check and send the
printed paper form to this address. Don't forget your check !
Heritage Turkey Sales, P.O. Box 2746, Sebastopol, CA 95473
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Heritage Turkey Sales, P.O. Box 2746, Sebastopol, CA 95473
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The Form to Order Heritage Turkey 2012
Your Name ______________________________________________
Address _______________________City ________________ Zip_________
Phone No._______________________
Your Email :
Size preferences will be filled as close as possible this year.
Sizes : 8 to 12 lbs _____ (Qty) or
16 to 23+ lbs____ (Qty)
Only 180 turkeys this year!
Sizes : 8 to 12 lbs _____ (Qty) or
16 to 23+ lbs____ (Qty)
Only 180 turkeys this year!
NOTE : Size preferences will be filled in order of receipt of deposit.
MAIL FORM AND $40 TODAY!
MAIL FORM AND $40 TODAY!
Thanks for your order !
10/1/12
Event - Benefit Dinner!
Farm to Table Dinner at Osteria Stellina Oct. 10th
Private Tour of Stellina's Farm & Intimate Dinner with Chef Christian Caiazzo
Private Tour of Stellina's Farm & Intimate Dinner with Chef Christian Caiazzo
Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012
Time: 5:30PM – Farm garden tour ... 7:00PM – Dinner at Stellina
Tickets & Details: http://slowsupperstellina.eventbrite.com/#
Proceeds to benefit Slow Food Marin-Petaluma
9/27/12
Event - Harvest Fair!
October 5th, 6th & 7th 2012
Taste the best Sonoma County has to offer at the Harvest Fair!
Taste the best Sonoma County has to offer at the Harvest Fair!
9/25/12
Food Sovereignty Tour, Oaxaca
Food First Delegation Explores Oaxaca's Vibrant Food and Agricultural Heritage Public Tour Will Highlight Food and Farming Systems in the Mexican State of Oaxaca
"Sin maíz, no hay país!" ... "Without corn, we have no country!" is a popular battle cry in Oaxaca, Mexico. As the cornerstone of Mesoamerican agriculture and diet, corn or "maize" is at the heart of the ongoing struggle for food sovereignty in Mexico. This December, Food Sovereignty Tours offers the public an opportunity to explore current food issues in this diverse region of Mexico first-hand as part of a guided delegation.
Participants will learn directly from local farmers, scholars and activists about the threats to rural livelihoods such as environmental degradation, mining, out-migration and contamination of native seeds by imported genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The tour will look into how peasant organizations are working to strengthen local food systems while playing an important role in the global food sovereignty movement. Along the way, participants will sample native fare, including renowned moles, countless corn-based dishes, and hot chocolate made from local cacao beans. In addition, delegates will celebrate the holidays with traditional Oaxacan dishes and enjoy "Night of the Radishes"—a unique festival celebrating food, farming and creativity. The delegation will also visit a maguey (cactus) farm that produces artisanal mezcal, a once criminalized tequila-like spirit.
The Food Sovereignty Oaxaca Tour will take place December 22 – 30, 2012. Partial scholarships are available for qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants who register (including deposit) by September 22, 2012, will receive a complementary copy of Food Rebellions! Crisis and the Hunger for Justice by Eric Holt-Gimenez and Raj Patel.
The mission of Food Sovereignty Tours is to build the global movement for food sovereignty through solidarity travel and immersion learning. Food Sovereignty Tours is a program of Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy, which has been called one of the "most established food think tanks" by the New York Times. The program also leads international delegations to Bolivia, Mexico, Italy, the Basque Country and more.
Tour registration is open to the public. To learn more, visit the Food Sovereignty Tours website: http://www.foodsovereigntytours.org/international-tours/oaxaca.
Membership Drive
9/20/12
Message from Carlo Petrini
In September 2012, Carlo Petrini (Slow Food Founder) shared this video message with Slow Food California...
https://vimeo.com/50353668
9/10/12
Event - Fresh Food Picnic Sept 15
Saturday, September 15th, 11AM - 6PM
Rancho Mark West, Santa Rosa
BAY AREA BEST CHEFS
Ryan Farr, 4505 Meats
Liza Hinman, The Spinster Sisters
Christopher Kostow, The Restaurant at Meadowood (Chef of the Year 2012, SF Magazine)
Chris Kronner, formerly of Bar Tartine and Slow Club
Dennis Lee, Namu Gaji (Rising Star Chef 2012, SF Magazine)
Mary Kate McGoldrick, Namu GajiThomas McNaughton, Central Kitchen (Rising Star Chef 2010, SF Magazine)
Christopher Thompson, A16
BAY AREA BEST FOOD PRODUCERS
Winemakers – Anthill Farms Winery, Bucklin Winery, Claypool Cellars , Eric Kent Wine Cellars,
Front Porch Farm
Food Artisans – Beet Generation Farm, Dry Creek Olive Oil, Foggy River Farm,
New Family Farm, Nightingale Breads, Raymond's Bakery
Artisan Cheesemakers – Bohemian Creamery, Ramini Mozzarella, Weirauch Farm & Creamery
MUSIC
Headline Band Con Brio, plus local favorites Dry Creek Trio and Cahoots
MENU
To Start: shelling and pole bean salad with nepitella and charred tomatoes; pickled summer vegetables; pork with Gravenstein apples
To Savor: Smoked chicken with kimchee soy dipping sauce; sourdough patty melt with carmelized onions, cheddar and Swiss cheeses; wild nettle cavatelli pasta with foraged mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, fines herbes and pecorino riserva di Calabria
To Linger: Laloo's Goat's Milk Ice Cream; Straus Organic Ice Cream; Dulce de Leche brownies
To Imbibe: Famed Lagunitas Brewing Co. microbrews; a great selection of Sonoma and Napa wines
TICKETS
Slow Food Members: 95.00
Non-members & guests: 125.00
Children under 12, Food Activists under 30, and Beginning Farmers: 40.00
Sponsored Table for 8 (reserved seating): 1,000.00
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here!
Auction and raffle proceeds to benefit: Slow Food Projects in California, LandPaths in Sonoma County, The People's Grocery in West Oakland, and Slow Food International's A Thousand Gardens in Africa.
7/1/12
Event - SF Mixer, Gradek Ranch
Join us at our Annual Summer Mixer Celebration with Slow Food members,
guests and maywannabe members from Marin, Petaluma, Russian River,
Sonoma County North, and Sonoma Valley. Hosted by Slow Food Russian River. click for info...
The event will reflect Slow Food's commitment to a good, clean and fair food system and those attending will be folks who celebrate food as a cornerstone of pleasure, culture and community.
Date: July 22, 2012
Time: 4PM
Cost: Members $12, Non Members $14, Children Under 12 $6
Includes BBQ Meats & Moonlight Brewing Beer Tasting (All other items potluck)
The event will reflect Slow Food's commitment to a good, clean and fair food system and those attending will be folks who celebrate food as a cornerstone of pleasure, culture and community.
Date: July 22, 2012
Time: 4PM
Cost: Members $12, Non Members $14, Children Under 12 $6
Includes BBQ Meats & Moonlight Brewing Beer Tasting (All other items potluck)
5/15/12
Event - Poultry Field Day 101
Come celebrate small-scale poultry and learn the how-to’s and why’s, with an opportunity to taste-compare ‘commercially’ raised to small-scale raised chicken eggs. In the morning, we will eggsplore eggs and chicken production. Then in the afternoon, we'll enjoy a taste of chicken expertly prepared by two chefs from San Francisco, Tony Ferrari and Jonathon Sutton from the Hillside Supper Club. We will also take a field trip to Frizelle-Enos Co. to discuss feeds and purchasing heritage breeds; then we'll walk to several downtown coops already happily clucking along. Michael and Dana Yares of My Urban Farm will be on hand to discuss coop design and building. And finally, there will be a demonstration on how to process your backyard chickens with appropriate technology.
This special outing will be limited to a small group to assure plenty of individual Q&A time and hands-on involvement.
When: Sunday, June 3rd, 9:00 - 3:00
Where: We'll meet at Valhalla Gardens - 245 Ferguson Road - Sebastopol
Tickets: Members $30 - Non-members $35
Please bring your own plate, cup, utensils and napkin for this green, low-impact gathering. Carpooling recommended.
Click here for more info about this event...
This special outing will be limited to a small group to assure plenty of individual Q&A time and hands-on involvement.
When: Sunday, June 3rd, 9:00 - 3:00
Where: We'll meet at Valhalla Gardens - 245 Ferguson Road - Sebastopol
Tickets: Members $30 - Non-members $35
Please bring your own plate, cup, utensils and napkin for this green, low-impact gathering. Carpooling recommended.
Click here for more info about this event...
4/7/12
Event - Cheese Tasting! April 14th
Slow Food Russian River Presents: "It all starts with the grass - Cheese Tasting"
We will taste cheeses from:
- Two Rock Creamery - Italian style goat cheeses
- Bohemian Creamery - cow, sheep, and goat cheeses
- Weirauch Farm and Creamery - cow and fresh sheep cheeses
The cheese makers from these farms will be with us to talk about their practices and the terroir of their cheeses.
Colette Hatch, Madame de Fromage, will talk about all these cheeses and the local cheese movement in Sonoma County.
Craig
Ramini, who is raising water buffaloes locally and will be making the
first local mozzarella cheese soon, will also talk with us.
We will pair different cheeses with beers from Russian River Brewery, with a variety of mostly local wines, with locally made preserves from Merrilee Olson, and with honey and honeycomb from Hector's Honey.
We will pair different cheeses with beers from Russian River Brewery, with a variety of mostly local wines, with locally made preserves from Merrilee Olson, and with honey and honeycomb from Hector's Honey.
Wines include:
- Reverdy Sancerre France
- Porter Creek Chardonnay Russian River Valley (Biodynamic)
- Steen Chenin Blanc Dry Creek Valley
- Paul Matthew Pinot Noir Green Valley
- Petrichor Grenache Blend Mayacamas (Organic)
Everyone who attends will have tasting forms to record their responses to the different tastes and pairings.
Members: $25 *Non-members: $30
2/10/12
Event - SFRR Members Meeting Feb. 19th
Slow Food Russian River Annual Members' Meeting & Dinner
Let's take a few moments out of our crazy lives to come together for a renewal of commitment to our shared purpose. The leadership team values your input and welcomes your participation.
When: Sunday, February 19
Where: Sebastopol Grange#306, 6000 Sebastopol Ave/Hwy12 Map
Time: 4:00pm
Who: SFRR Members only (Check below to see if your membership is up to date or if not a member, see how to join.)
A convivial community meal:
Entree catered by Chef Evelyn Cheatham and WOW.
Hors d'Oeuvres and Appetizers provided by members with last names from A-J.
Sides or Salads provided by members with last names from K-S
Desserts provided by members with names from T-Z
Wine is provided by everyone who brings some!
As we are all training ourselves to be green, please bring your own napkin, utensils and plate. Wine glasses provided.
Click here to RSVP. We need your response by Monday Feb. 6th!
Meeting Agenda:
Review of Accomplishments in 2011
Preview of Opportunities in 2012
Election of Leadership Team
Open Forum
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Let's take a few moments out of our crazy lives to come together for a renewal of commitment to our shared purpose. The leadership team values your input and welcomes your participation.
When: Sunday, February 19
Where: Sebastopol Grange#306, 6000 Sebastopol Ave/Hwy12 Map
Time: 4:00pm
Who: SFRR Members only (Check below to see if your membership is up to date or if not a member, see how to join.)
A convivial community meal:
Entree catered by Chef Evelyn Cheatham and WOW.
Hors d'Oeuvres and Appetizers provided by members with last names from A-J.
Sides or Salads provided by members with last names from K-S
Desserts provided by members with names from T-Z
Wine is provided by everyone who brings some!
As we are all training ourselves to be green, please bring your own napkin, utensils and plate. Wine glasses provided.
Click here to RSVP. We need your response by Monday Feb. 6th!
Meeting Agenda:
Review of Accomplishments in 2011
Preview of Opportunities in 2012
Election of Leadership Team
Open Forum
_____________________________________________________________
2/7/12
Event - Mushroom Tour & Tasting!
Fabulous Fungi: A Tour And A Tasting (presented by Slow Food Russian River)
When: Sunday, February 12th, 3-5:30pm
Where: Gourmet Mushrooms Inc. 2901 Gravenstein Hwy N., Sebastopol
Tickets: $10 available at Brown Paper Tickets
Don't delay - just a few tickets left for this members-only event! At $10, it's a steal. And even if you have to become a member for $25, it's still worth it as there are more great events planned for this year including another featuring mushrooms coming soon. Join at www.slowfoodrr.org.
So if you luck out for this event, keep your eyes open for more opportunities to meet others who share with you the Slow Food values of Good, Clean and Fair.
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery will offer a taste from their Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc collection. These wines will provide a great companion to chef Bob Engel's comparison of saute'ing and grilling mushrooms.
Gary Farrell is legendary for his attention to detail and crafts single vineyard and blended wines from Russian River Valley vineyards and the Carneros wine region. The tasting room is located off Westside Road, near the Wohler bridge. Slow Food Russian River is grateful to Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery for working with us to bring you this event.
Jill Nussinow will speak about the nutritional values and medicinal benefits of mushrooms, and discuss how mushrooms can replace meat in part of your meals.
Jill Nussinow, aka The Veggie Queen™, is a Registered Dietitian, author and a culinary educator who has been teaching plant-based, whole foods cooking for almost 25 years, with an emphasis on nutrient-dense, local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Since 1995, she has broadened her repertoire and has been teaching people about the joys of cooking vegetables and using the pressure cooker.
Jill has been a member of SOMA (Sonoma County Mycological Association) for the past 9 years and was the assistant chef at SOMA Wild Mushroom Camp in Occidental for 7 of those years. She is also a mushroom hunter and has written about mushrooms and given talks and lectures on the nutritional, medicinal and culinary uses of mushrooms to groups throughout the U.S. Slow Food Russian River is grateful to Slow Food member Jill Nussinow for sharing her knowledge with us.
When: Sunday, February 12th, 3-5:30pm
Where: Gourmet Mushrooms Inc. 2901 Gravenstein Hwy N., Sebastopol
Tickets: $10 available at Brown Paper Tickets
Don't delay - just a few tickets left for this members-only event! At $10, it's a steal. And even if you have to become a member for $25, it's still worth it as there are more great events planned for this year including another featuring mushrooms coming soon. Join at www.slowfoodrr.org.
So if you luck out for this event, keep your eyes open for more opportunities to meet others who share with you the Slow Food values of Good, Clean and Fair.
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery will offer a taste from their Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc collection. These wines will provide a great companion to chef Bob Engel's comparison of saute'ing and grilling mushrooms.
Gary Farrell is legendary for his attention to detail and crafts single vineyard and blended wines from Russian River Valley vineyards and the Carneros wine region. The tasting room is located off Westside Road, near the Wohler bridge. Slow Food Russian River is grateful to Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery for working with us to bring you this event.
Jill Nussinow will speak about the nutritional values and medicinal benefits of mushrooms, and discuss how mushrooms can replace meat in part of your meals.
Jill Nussinow, aka The Veggie Queen™, is a Registered Dietitian, author and a culinary educator who has been teaching plant-based, whole foods cooking for almost 25 years, with an emphasis on nutrient-dense, local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Since 1995, she has broadened her repertoire and has been teaching people about the joys of cooking vegetables and using the pressure cooker.
Jill has been a member of SOMA (Sonoma County Mycological Association) for the past 9 years and was the assistant chef at SOMA Wild Mushroom Camp in Occidental for 7 of those years. She is also a mushroom hunter and has written about mushrooms and given talks and lectures on the nutritional, medicinal and culinary uses of mushrooms to groups throughout the U.S. Slow Food Russian River is grateful to Slow Food member Jill Nussinow for sharing her knowledge with us.
2/2/12
SFRR Newsletter January 2012
Mushroom Mania - A Tour and Tasting
I am excited about this mushroom event on February the 12th, a Sunday, on the weekend after the Super Bowl! Last week I went to "Mushroom Camp", the yearly retreat of SOMA, the Sonoma Mycological Association, with lectures, cooking demonstrations and fabulous food, and, most importantly, the hunt. I am a true novice to mushroom foraging and the diversity of species that grow in the forests around us is astounding. To add to that, because of new DNA information, the names of mushrooms - the Latin names that is that go back to Linneaus and beyond - are disputed, changing and in flux. I still feel as if I will never be able to master that vocabulary. But they say it takes ten years to develop fluency in any field as complex as the world of fungi. That will be many happy years. Please join us for this exciting event! - Zeno Swijtink
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Zeno Swijtink, PhD, springs from a long line of bakers in the Achterhoek and, on his mother's side, a family of cattle traders in Friesland, both regions of the Low Countries. He currently teaches philosophy at SSU where he also convenes the SSU Sustainability Workgroup. He is a Fellow of the Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy, and the founder of SonomaWildlife and of the Atascadero/Green Valley Creek Watershed Council. He lives in Sebastopol with his wife Thalia DeWolf, her children Tyjal and Aja, dog Cielo, cats Fuzzy Wuzzy, Oukie Moek, and Walter, and seven chickens. He is the partnership liaison for Slow Food Russian River and represents the chapter on the Sonoma County Food System Alliance.
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When: Sunday, February 12
Where: 2901 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol Map
Time: 3-5:30
Cost: $10 (plus ticketing fee) available at Brown Paper Tickets.
• Tour of Gourmet Mushrooms Inc.
• Presentations by a large and a small commercial grower, by
a representative of the Sonoma Mycological Association, and by
a food expert about the nutritional and nutraceutical benefits
of replacing meat by mushrooms to your diet
• Comparing taste differences between grilled and sauteed mushrooms
• Tasting of wines and mushroom appetizers
Gourmet Mushrooms Inc was founded in 1977 and has been Certified Organic since 2003, both in its fresh mushrooms and its nutraceutical mushroom mycelium.
This tour is exclusive to Slow Food members. Not a member? Join us at info@slowfoodrr.org.
Order your tickets today. Space is limited!
__________________________________________________
You're invited...
Annual Members' Meeting and Dinner
Let's take a few moments out of our crazy lives to come together for a renewal of commitment to our shared purpose. The leadership team values your input and welcomes your participation.
When: Sunday, February 19
Where: Sebastopol Grange#306, 6000 Sebastopol Ave/Hwy12 Map
Time: 4:00
A convivial community meal:
Entree catered by Chef Evelyn Cheatham and WOW.
Hors d'Oeuvres and Appetizers provided by members with last names from A-J.
Sides or Salads provided by members with last names from K-S
Desserts provided by members with names from T-Z
Wine is provided by everyone who brings some!
As we are all training ourselves to be green, please bring your own napkin, utensils and plate. Wine glasses provided.
Click here to RSVP. We need your response by Monday Feb. 7th!
Meeting Agenda:
Review of Accomplishments in 2011
Preview of Opportunities in 2012
Election of Leadership Team
Open Forum
__________________________________________________________________
CATCH US ON FACEBOOK
We have an facebook page with up-to-date news and event information. Join us, comment, share your photos of our SFRR events and let us know what you are up to!
___________________________________________________________
BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE
Loose track of one of our SFRR email announcements with the event info you need? No need to worry: Just go to our chapters website where you will find a calendar with all current event details. Our calendar is updated monthly so bookmark the page for future reference.
_____________________________________________________________________
Shop your local FARMERS' MARKETS
The Sebastopol Farmers' Market is now open year-round. For all market locations, dates, hours and special events, click here.
I am excited about this mushroom event on February the 12th, a Sunday, on the weekend after the Super Bowl! Last week I went to "Mushroom Camp", the yearly retreat of SOMA, the Sonoma Mycological Association, with lectures, cooking demonstrations and fabulous food, and, most importantly, the hunt. I am a true novice to mushroom foraging and the diversity of species that grow in the forests around us is astounding. To add to that, because of new DNA information, the names of mushrooms - the Latin names that is that go back to Linneaus and beyond - are disputed, changing and in flux. I still feel as if I will never be able to master that vocabulary. But they say it takes ten years to develop fluency in any field as complex as the world of fungi. That will be many happy years. Please join us for this exciting event! - Zeno Swijtink
____________________________________________________
Zeno Swijtink, PhD, springs from a long line of bakers in the Achterhoek and, on his mother's side, a family of cattle traders in Friesland, both regions of the Low Countries. He currently teaches philosophy at SSU where he also convenes the SSU Sustainability Workgroup. He is a Fellow of the Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy, and the founder of SonomaWildlife and of the Atascadero/Green Valley Creek Watershed Council. He lives in Sebastopol with his wife Thalia DeWolf, her children Tyjal and Aja, dog Cielo, cats Fuzzy Wuzzy, Oukie Moek, and Walter, and seven chickens. He is the partnership liaison for Slow Food Russian River and represents the chapter on the Sonoma County Food System Alliance.
_________________________________________________
When: Sunday, February 12
Where: 2901 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol Map
Time: 3-5:30
Cost: $10 (plus ticketing fee) available at Brown Paper Tickets.
• Tour of Gourmet Mushrooms Inc.
• Presentations by a large and a small commercial grower, by
a representative of the Sonoma Mycological Association, and by
a food expert about the nutritional and nutraceutical benefits
of replacing meat by mushrooms to your diet
• Comparing taste differences between grilled and sauteed mushrooms
• Tasting of wines and mushroom appetizers
Gourmet Mushrooms Inc was founded in 1977 and has been Certified Organic since 2003, both in its fresh mushrooms and its nutraceutical mushroom mycelium.
This tour is exclusive to Slow Food members. Not a member? Join us at info@slowfoodrr.org.
Order your tickets today. Space is limited!
__________________________________________________
You're invited...
Annual Members' Meeting and Dinner
Let's take a few moments out of our crazy lives to come together for a renewal of commitment to our shared purpose. The leadership team values your input and welcomes your participation.
When: Sunday, February 19
Where: Sebastopol Grange#306, 6000 Sebastopol Ave/Hwy12 Map
Time: 4:00
A convivial community meal:
Entree catered by Chef Evelyn Cheatham and WOW.
Hors d'Oeuvres and Appetizers provided by members with last names from A-J.
Sides or Salads provided by members with last names from K-S
Desserts provided by members with names from T-Z
Wine is provided by everyone who brings some!
As we are all training ourselves to be green, please bring your own napkin, utensils and plate. Wine glasses provided.
Click here to RSVP. We need your response by Monday Feb. 7th!
Meeting Agenda:
Review of Accomplishments in 2011
Preview of Opportunities in 2012
Election of Leadership Team
Open Forum
__________________________________________________________________
CATCH US ON FACEBOOK
We have an facebook page with up-to-date news and event information. Join us, comment, share your photos of our SFRR events and let us know what you are up to!
___________________________________________________________
BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE
Loose track of one of our SFRR email announcements with the event info you need? No need to worry: Just go to our chapters website where you will find a calendar with all current event details. Our calendar is updated monthly so bookmark the page for future reference.
_____________________________________________________________________
Shop your local FARMERS' MARKETS
The Sebastopol Farmers' Market is now open year-round. For all market locations, dates, hours and special events, click here.
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