Second Wednesdays of Every Month:
Friends of Real Food
6:00 to 8:00 pm | Dish to pass
Urban Ecology Center
Share a potluck dinner and join the enthusiastic, informative discussion.
June 11, 2008
From Farm to Fork:
Strengthening the food system in the inner city of Milwaukee
Speaker: Young Kim, Executive Director of the Fondy Food Center
He will inform us about their program to encourage growing, harvesting, selling, and cooking nutritious foods.
Contact: Anne Steinberg
June 14, 2008
Opening Day Celebration 1st Annual BBQ and Greens Cook-offFondy Food Market, 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee
7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Celebrate the beginning of the market's full-time season. On Saturday June 14th, bring the whole family to see Milwaukee's self-proclained Greens Chefs and Pit-masters battle for the title of Champion. From the Little Tykes Tractor Pull to cooking demos, the day will be filled with fun events for the whole family to enjoy. Don't forget that our Opening Celebration marks the beginning of springtime market favorites like strawberries, sugar snap peas, asparagus and of course greens!!
Think you've got what it takes to win the BBQ or Greens cook-off? Email young@fondymarket.org or call 414-562-2282 for enrollment details. Or come down to the market between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturdays starting from May 10th for official entry forms.
June 19th
Savor the Taste of Summer: First FruitsAt the Urban Ecology Center
6-8:30 p.m.
For Adults- $25.00 for Urban Ecology, Slow Food or CSA members (Nonmembers $35)
Call to register, 964-8505
Learn how to preserve the first fruit of the season to enjoy in the dark days of winter. This class is hands-on; participants can berry fruits into jams and preserves. Canning materials, fruit, instructions and recipes available.
July 9th, 2008
Friends of Real Food 6 pmPotluck and Film-"Sustainable Table"
July 12th, 2008
The Great Mushroom Hunt *SOLD OUT*Braise on the Go Traveling Culinary School
9:30 a.m. $35.00
FIELD TRIP TO RUSHING WATERS TROUT FARM
Meet at the Urban Ecology Center at 8:45 to carpool
For more info email - sabine@execpc.com
July 18th-20th, 2008
Slow Food USA Regional Meeting in Madison
July 26th, 2008
Kickapoo County Fair
August 4th, 2008
Wisconsin Cheese at La Merenda
August 7th, 2008
Savor the Taste of Summer: First FruitsAt the Urban Ecology Center
6-8:30 p.m.
For Adults- $25.00 for Urban Ecology, Slow Food or CSA members (Nonmembers $35)
Call to register, 964-8505
Canning fruits and vegetables in a vinegar base is an age old practice for preserving summer's harvests. The instructor will guide participants in their hands-on efforts to preserve such vegetables as green beans and pickles. Included in the price of the class are all the canning materials, produce and handout with instructions, recipes and helpful tips.
August 13th, 2008
Friends of Real Food 6 pmSavoring and Celebrating Local Eating
August 23rd, 2008
Braise Culinary School and Pinehold Gardens Pig Roast (more info to follow)
August 29th - Sept 1st, 2008
SLOW FOOD NATIONSan Francisco, California
The first national gathering of Slow Food, highlighting regional producers. Delegates from our region will be announced in June.
September 4th , 2008
Savor the Taste of Summer: Tomato FestAt the Urban Ecology Center
6-8:30 p.m.
For Adults- $25.00 for Urban Ecology, Slow Food or CSA members (Nonmembers $35)
Call to register, 964-8505
September 7th - 13th
National "Eat Local Challenge"
September 9th - Nov 18th
Menu For The Future CourseUrban Ecology Center 7-8:30
Check out the NWEI website to learn more about this great course
Call UEC to register for the course
September 10th
Friends of Real Food "Eat Local Challenge"
September 13th
Think|Taste|Trust Festival
Sept 18th , 2008
Savor the Taste of Summer: A Canner's Choice EveningAt the Urban Ecology Center
6-8:30 p.m.
For Adults- $25.00 for Urban Ecology, Slow Food or CSA members (Nonmembers $35)
Call to register, 964-8505
October 23rd - 27th, 2008
Turin, Italy
A world meeting of food communities
November 8th, 2008
Terra Madre Dinner ( More info to follow )
November 8th, 2008
Terra Madre Dinner ( More info to follow )
Second Tuesdays of Every Month:
Milwaukee Urban Agriculture Network
4:00 to 6:00 pm | no admission
Timbuktu, 520 East Center Street, Milwaukee
www.mkeurbanag.org