eatin' it up, locally
Check this out, a fine sampling of work being done by just one of our many volunteer working groups - [from the opirg events listing]
EAT LOCAL FOOD GROUP
Sept 16 (Fri) - Nutrition potluck...
The nutrition potluck, led by Rae Mitchell and Julia Hitchcock, is intended to be an evening to share info and ideas about nutrition and to be a space to share nutritious food. At the event we can talk about what that means, don't stress about what you bring not being healthy enough!
* No RSVP
* Time: 5:30pm
* Location: Aviary by Churchill Park in Westdale.
(In case of rain, please meet us at 83 Pearl St North)
Sept 21 (Wed) – Tomato Preserves
Melanie Golba from Plan B Organic Farm will be leading a demonstration workshop on tomato preserves. Come and learn how to can tomatoes & make your own tomato sauce!
* RSVP to Julia at julia.hitchcock@gofairtrade.net
* Time - 5:00-7:30pm
* Location -- The "Odd Fellows" kitchen. 63 Main St in Dundas opposite Cattel funeral home.
Sept 30 (Fri) - Herb potluck
The herb potluck, led by Rae Mitchell and Julia Hitchcock, will be a space to talk about herbs, learn from each other, maybe experiment - folks can try to bring drinks and foods that highlight different herbs - again don't stress about the food, if it has no herbs in it it's still welcome!
* No RSVP
* Time: 5:30pm
* Location: Aviary by Churchill Park in Westdale
(In case of rain, please meet us at 83 Pearl St North)
October 5 (Weds) - Fermenting Part II
Tony Hendry will be leading a hands-on workshop on how to make kimchie. Preserving veggies without vinegar has never been easier!
* RSVP to Julie at fleming.julie@gmail.com or call 905.572.5967
* Time -- TBA
* 154 Paradise Rd N, towards Princess Point from Valentinos (parallel to Longwood)