March 14th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Events, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest —
Forwarded from FSNYC (Food Systems Network NYC)…
OUR DAILY BREAD Screening to Benefit FSNYC
Join us Thursday, March 27th at 6:00 pm for a viewing of Our Daily Bread, a riveting documentary about our globalized food chain. Joan Gussow, Professor Emeritus, Teachers College Columbia University and author of This Organic Life will lead a discussion about the issues raised by mechanized, mass-produced agriculture afterwards. Followed by an additional late screening for the night owls in our foodie flock.
Pre-Screening Refreshments will be provided by some of our favorite NY chefs, farmers, and vintners–think globally and eat locally!
Proceeds from this event will support the FSNYC mission. Buy tickets today!
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March 4th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Announcements, Events, Our Farms (Info and News) —
Join us this Thursday, March 13 at our New Member Q&A with farmers (pictured left). Hosted at:
ARROW Community Center (35th Street between 35th & 36th Aves *corrected)
7:30-8:30 PM
Please be prompt! We will start on time!
As you may know, the New Member Q&A is a great place to:
- get your CSA questions answered
- meet a potential share partner
- meet our farmers
- meet other CSA members
- receive more information about our new need-based shares
- begin registeration for the 2008 season
We hope to see you then!
March 3rd, 2008 by sandymckelvey — Filed under: Events —
Authentic Moroccan Cooking Classes
In these classes you will be exposed to the aromatic, piquant flavors of the traditional Moroccan cuisine. You will learn how to prepare a variety of intensely flavored and healthful dishes – all made with organic and/or locally grown ingredients.
Sunday, March 16th, 2008 from 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Menu:
• Beet Salad
• Tomato and Caper Salad
• Harira – A hearty traditional soup served during the month of Ramadan
• Lamb Tajine with onion and prunes
• Semolina Cake
• Moroccan Mint Tea
Sunday, March 30th, 2008 from 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Menu:
• Spinach Salad with Moroccan Spices
• Checkchouka (Tomato and Pepper Salad)
• Bessara (Dried Fava Bean Soup)
• Seffa (Steamed Short Semolina Noodles) with Chicken
• Chocolate and Almond Moroccan Cookies
• Moroccan Mint Tea
Instructor: Laila Ben
A native of Morocco and a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Laila grew up in a household where every single meal was made from scratch using fresh, whole foods. It was unhurried food made with love where bountiful family meals could always accommodate an unexpected guest. Laila learned to cook at a very early age by helping her mother in the kitchen, and she will share the secrets of traditional homemade Moroccan cooking with all of you.
Fee: $75.00 per class or save $10 if you sign up for both classes
To register or for more information, email Laila at: wellbeingnyc@gmail.com
March 1st, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Announcements, Events, Food Policy and Action, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest —
Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re a member of a CSA, thinking of starting one, or just want to join in on some great workshops.
Join us Saturday, March 29th forJust Food’s Annual CSA in NYC Conference! Come together with over 100 CSA members and regional farmers. Choose from a variety of informative and dynamic workshop topics.
Share best-practices. Have your questions answered by our farmer panel. Network at our end-of-day CSA Expo and wine and cheese reception! This is your chance to find out how your farmer grows organically, discover ways to strengthen your existing core group, learn about New York’s food system and more!
You won’t want to miss this event!
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February 29th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Events, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest —
Going Green in Queens ‘08
Saturday, March 8th
10:00am – 2:00pm
New York Hall of Science at Flushing Meadow Park
47-01 111 Street
Queens, NY 11368
* Free parking available or free shuttle bus service provided from 111th St. 7 train station.
What is Going Green in Queens ‘08?
The first event of its kind, Going Green in Queens ‘08 is a free environmental, educational, and networking event for individuals and groups that are green, environmental, parks, volunteer and civic minded.
More after the jump. There will be:
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