Join Us for Pie Day!

Still wondering  what the expression “easy as pie” means?  Come and learn!  

Saturday August 25th is Slow Food “Pie Day”

at Crabtree Farms.

Under the tutelage of Chattanooga Pie Masters,  we will learn to make 3 types of pies: 1 traditional (and might I guess American and appley?), 1 hand-held pie, and 1 savory pie (possibly tomato, if they’re still around).

• Cost is $12 per person, and you will return home with slices of pie (if they’re not eaten on the spot), recipes from what you made that day, plus a few more to keep you going.
• Time is 2PM-5ish
• RSVP required– the class will be limited to 20 people  RSVP: anntindellkeener@gmail.com

Keep the Culture Coming!

Thanks to all who came out for the Sandor Katz book talk and fermentation sharing event- it was wonderful to see what everyone brought to the table!

 

If you brought something you’d like to share- post it under “recipes” on our site, so we can continue to taste and grow!

 

Mark Your Calenders!

And start fermenting!

Sandor Katz, fermentation revivalist and author just finished a brand new book: The Art of Fermentation, and wants to share it with you!  In return, he’d love you to share what you’ve been fermenting, so start now to get ready for:

Book and Fermentation Talk with Sandor Katz, followed by tasty samples of fermentation,  hosted by Slow Food Chattanooga 

Thursday July 19th.  5-7 PM  at Velo Coffee Roasters, 507 E Main St

Bring your kefirs, yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, wine, beer, sour pickles, kombucha,  salame, sourdough, miso for tasting and we’ll share some locally fermented snacks too: Chattanooga Sourdough by Niedlov’s Bakery, cured meats from Link 41,  artisial cheeses from Sequatchie Cove Creamery, and Velo’s coffee.

This event will be FREE of charge.

  Sandor will also have books for sale.  Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend!

Barn Dance!

http://www.chattanoogafolk.com/barn-dance-and-pot-luck-at-crabtree-farms/

The Chattanooga Folk School is holding a barn dance at Crabtree Farm to raise funds to make Chattanooga an even greater place!  Check it out, bring a dish and your dancin’ shoes and have some fun!

Coffee Cupping

We’re delighted to invite you to a coffee cupping Saturday June 9th at 10 AM, hosted by Velo Coffee at their roastery.   Andrew Gage of Velo Coffee will guide us through the nuances of coffee flavors, training our tastebuds to be more awake to the entire world.   Not only will you taste coffee in a new way, your first tomato of summer might taste all the better.

Please come!  No RSVP required.  This event is free of charge and open to Chattanooga snails and the general public alike, so bring a friend.

Volunteer Opportunity

If you love food, gardening, and children, we know of  the perfect summer project  for you.  Some BUGS would love to see some Snail Help.    The program is searching for volunteers to deliver lesson plans- in both the garden and classroom- once a week throughout the summer, starting  with volunteer training May 28th.

For information, go to the BUG link above or here :http://chattfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/BUGS-Program-Brochure.pdf  Megan Jemison is coordinating the project, and her contact information can be found at the bottom of the page.  

Many thanks!

Upcoming Event

This weekend! At the Sequatchie Valley Institute, they will be hosting their annual Food For Life Event, complete with fermentation, wild food walks, farmer talks, shiitake workshops, and Slow Food discussions.  Check it out!

For more information about fees and registration, see their website: http://svionline.org/svi/778/food-for-life-gathering-2012/

Two Upcoming Food-Related Events

Two upcoming events in Chattanooga we’d love to share:

• The film “Lunch Line” will be showing April 16th at 7 PM, reception for members begins at 6, door open at 6:30.  It will be screened at Loose Cannon, and put on by the Chattanooga Film Society.  It should be a whole lotta fun, and educational too, so check it out!

• Michael Pollan, author of several books and articles about and in support of slow, local, sustainable food and conscious consumerism will be speaking at Chattanooga’s very own Tivoli April 19th at 7 PM, door open at 5:30.  It is an event that should not be missed, and it’s FREE!  The Hunter T Lecture Series is holding the event.

We love Volunteers!

Chattanooga Snails!

We are nothing without you!

All across the world, local Slow Food chapters are run solely on volunteer energy, and we in Chattanooga would love your help.

Please contact us if you are interested in being part of Slow Food Chattanooga in any way.  Any type and form (big or small) of  ideas, special skills, and interests will  welcomed with open arms.  

Click “Contact” at the top of the page for contact info

Calling All Recipe Users!

Do you like to cook?  Send us your recipes!

Gaining Ground is currently working on a Local Food Cookbook, and they want your help!

All recipes are welcome, but focus on simple, affordable, and healthy.  Think fruits, veggies, and a little bit of locally/sustainably grown meat.  Your recipe could possibly be chosen for the book, and certainly will be archived on our blog.   We can’t wait to hear from you!

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