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SFU Newsletter - June, 2009

news: SFU Newsletter - June, 2009

Published: June 1, 2009, 12:00 am
Revised: June 1, 2009, 11:33 pm
Topics: Community Events - Utah, Slow Food Utah Events, Volunteer Opportunities, Slow Food Utah in Schools, Newsletter - Slow Food Utah

 
Slow News — June 2009
It is getting to be that time of year when we get to savor the bounty of our community.  Lots of farmer’s markets will be opening in June, including Downtown Salt Lake City’s on the 13th. When traveling around the state this summer why not check out local restaurants or farmer’s market? You can check out a listing by region in Utah on our web site.
 
Locally, we were lucky to have two new restaurants open in Salt Lake this month, Pago and Tipica.  Both embrace the farm to table concept, using as many local products as possible.  I have eaten at both and the food is very delicious.  Help support our local growers and our local restaurants. 
 
Here's to happy and slow eating.

Keep Living Slowly,
 
Christi Paulson
 
Upcoming Events and Happenings
June 8- Friends of the Market Party Squatters Pub Brewery 5-8pm
The Downtown Farmers Market celebrates the opening of its 17th season in Pioneer Park. Please join the Downtown Alliance, growers, vendors, and other locavores for a festive evening.
Local food, live music , and seasonal spirits will be provided. Included is a year-long membership to "Friends of the Market". Guests will receive a tote bag, collector's poster and our gratitude.
 
$25 in advance, $30 at the door. Purchase tickets online.
 
June - Holladay Community Garden Potluck
Join us for a relaxing potluck in the garden. Please bring a dish to share and your own serviceware. All donations given that night will be used to purchase tools needed for the refugees who garden at the Holladay Community Garden.  Date and time TBD.

July 13- Utah Museum of Natural History Book Club
"The End of Food" by Paul Roberts
 
October 18 - Fifth Annual Feast of Five Senses 
Save the date for this annual event that brings together local chefs and community members for a memorable evening of fabulous food and conversation. All funds raised that night will benefit our micro-grant programs and a local refugee kitchen project. More information will be released later in the summer.
 
Cooper Moose Farm - Harvest Dinners and Classes
If you didn't have a chance to come to 2008's Feast of Five Senses at Cooper Moose Farm, make sure to make it to one of their dinners or classes this summer. Located in Park City, this gorgeous farm and passive solar greenhouse is run with tender love and care. The staff is very knowledgeable and love to show visitors around the farm. More information is available online at Copper Moose Farm.
 
Slow Food Blog
Online at Slow Food Utah, we have a blog that anyone can post too. We love to hear about what people are trying at home and in their community to live slowly. We especially are looking for comments from those who have received ARK seeds. A blog on the topic has already been started.
 
Slow Food in Schools
Another successful school year has come to a close, but students will still be gardening and creating culinary memories at Riley Elementary this summer. This past year the students have gain much knowledge, tasted several new foods and had fun with the monthly after-school tasting and cooking classes. This summer Slow Food Utah will continue to work with students in the school garden and cooking from the bounty that will be coming soon. Summer volunteer needs to keep the program running are listed in the volunteer section.
 
 
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Favorite Links:
 
Member Highlight:
Marguerite Henderson,
cookbook author/teacher
 Marguerite Marceau Henderson's career in the food business began in 
1980, teaching  Italian and French (her heritage) cooking classes in Salt Lake at a local cookware shop.

 It gradually grew into a successful catering business in the early  
 1980's, then back to teaching again, and then opening 2 local restaurants (one in Park City, and the award winning Cucina in the Avenues). She has written 3 cookbooks and is presently under contract for a fourth with Gibbs Smith Publishing titled "Small Sweet Indulgences". She continues to teach  cooking classes around the state, writes a food blog, and travels to keep up with food trends around the country.  She teaches for private groups, her regular students, and creates various wine/food pairing classes with specific themes.  Her Saturday on the patio classes, "Fresh From the Farmer's Market" are delightful with surprise meals cooked with fresh ingredients from local vendors.

To sign up for classes and read Marguerite’s delightful blog visit:  www.margueritehenderson.com.

 
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for people to help at community events. If you are interested in volunteering please e-mail us: slowfood@xmission.com
 
Downtown Farmer's Market: Slow Food will have a booth again this year at the Farmer's Market. There are two shifts, 8:30-10:30am and 10:30am-1:00pm. We need 2 volunteers per shift. The dates are June 20, August 29, and September 26.
 
 
 

 

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