http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/feed/rss.xml Slow Food Miami embraces local growers and artisan food makers who use sustainable methods, pay fair wages and respect our environment. All proceeds from Slow Food Miami events are used to implement local school and community gardens. en Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:44:13 GMT Tue, 14 May 2013 09:21:23 GMT http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/.htmSun, 21 Oct 2012 05:49:30 GMT Slow Food Miami | SlowFoodMiami.org [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] To get more info on this and other upcoming educational, culinary and family events, stay connected by joining our mailing list at slowfoodmiami.org [7]. Also join us on Facebook [8] and Twitter [9]. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/schedule-of-events-fall-2012.htmSun, 07 Oct 2012 02:49:09 GMT To get more info on these and other upcoming educational, culinary and family events, stay connected by joining our mailing list at slowfoodmiami.org [1]. Also join us on Facebook [2] and Twitter [3]. Slow Food Miami | SlowFoodMiami.org [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/grey-gooseŽ-vodka-presents-garden-to-glass.htmSat, 04 Aug 2012 05:56:31 GMT [1] Links: ------ [1] http://ntbg.org/gardens/kampong-twilight.php ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/farm-bike-tour-this-sunday!.htmMon, 16 Apr 2012 10:23:59 GMT Join us for an 11.8 mile ride through some of South Dade's most beautiful farms, including Paradise Farms, Teena's Pride and Fancy Koi. Sample bites prepared by local chefs at each farm using ingredients produced and farmed on site. Check in at Bee Heaven farm and meet farmer, Margie Pikarsky, who is a wealth of information about all things fres...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/slow-food-miami-social-hour.htmSat, 14 Apr 2012 09:00:19 GMT Join us for an informal meet-up at The Local in Coral Gables. Bring your appetite and ideas for Slow Food Miami! These monthly social hours give us an opportunity to get together and hear your thoughts on the Slow Food movement, what you'd like to see from our chapter and how we can continue to support good, clean and fair food. ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/slow-food-miami-spring-events.htmTue, 03 Apr 2012 06:45:01 GMT Slow Food Miami is working hard to raise funds for the 2012-2013 edible school garden season. Last year we planted 91 gardens in just a few short weeks and our goal is to make sure that every school that wants a garden is able to have one this year. Here's our calendar for the last events of the season and we'd love for you to join us. [1...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/snail-of-approval-winners-are-in!.htmMon, 12 Mar 2012 12:58:35 GMT Slow Food Miami is unvailing our innaugural Snail of Approval program winners! The Snail of Approval program is designed to guide Miami locals and visitors to food that is good, clean and fair, all of which are qualities at the root of the Slow Food movement. Join us for an exclusive Awards Party honoring this group of chefs, artisans and purvey...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/.htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:41 GMT It's finally here! Slow Food Miami has announced our inaugural Snai of Approval Awards Party for March 23rd. We are awarding a select group of chefs, artisans and purveyors for the quality, authenticity and sustainability of the food and drink we enjoy in Miami. There has been so much progress made on the farm to table front and we are excited t...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/snail-of-approval-awards-&-party.htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:30:43 GMT [1] Links: ------ [1] http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/229228 ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/top-chef-suvir-suran-comes-to-the-miami-culinary-institute.htmThu, 23 Feb 2012 11:04:46 GMT We are getting really excited about our upcoming benefit dinner featuring Top Chef Master Suvir Saran, who is joining us at the Miami Culinary Institute by invitation of Chef Norman Van Aken. Devi, Chef Suran's New York City restaurant, is America's first Michelin rated Indian restaurant in that city. This farm-to-table Indian dinner will be a r...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/february-happy-hour-event.htmWed, 22 Feb 2012 07:53:59 GMT [1] [2] Links: ------ [1] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/ [2] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/ ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/look-whats-growing!.htmWed, 18 Jan 2012 09:40:40 GMT Despite some chilly days and nights recently, our gardens throughout Miami-Dade schools and communities are faring well this growing season. Stephanie Douglas, a teacher from South Miami High School, sent us this photo of the amazing salad they created from their recent harvest. It contained heirloom white carrots, rasishes, many different types...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/join-us-for-our-first-slow-food-miami-slur.htmSun, 08 Jan 2012 07:23:16 GMT It's fun, informal and a way to meet with other Slow Food movement supporters in Miami! Join us tomorrow night, January 9th, for our first informal Slur at Sustain restaurant + bar! Meet fellow Slow Food Miami members, the leadership of our chapter, share ideas and have fun! Slurs will be held at bars and restaurants that share our commitment to...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/announcing-the-slow-food-miami-hidden-kitchen-series.htmWed, 04 Jan 2012 08:14:51 GMT [1] Links: ------ [1] http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218297 ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/hedy-goldsmith-and-thought-for-food.htmSat, 17 Dec 2011 10:33:02 GMT Back in September we were thriled to have Hedy Goldsmith, acclaimed pastry chef from Michael's Genuine Food & Drink, as one of the judges for our Pies & Thies pie contest. What a turnout! With over 100 guests at the Historic Barnacle park in Coconut Grove, we had more than 25 delicious & homemade pies submitted to the contest. See this video whe...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/slow-food-miami-lebanese-feast.htmSat, 12 Nov 2011 09:25:59 GMT Please don't miss our last event of 2011! There are still some tickets left for our Lebanese Feast featuring goat-herder, cheese-maker and chef extraordinaire, Hani Khouri. Join us for an evening at a private home in Coral Gables where you will enjoy an incredible meal made from local, fresh ingredients and cooked by one of our favorite growers/...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/slow-food-miami-presents-grow-your-dinner.htmTue, 25 Oct 2011 07:33:08 GMT TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR OUR UPCOMING \'GROWN YOUR DINNER\' EVENT! Slow Food Miami is supporting the growing urban farm culture with this event, hosted by Green Railroad Organic Workshop. At the dinner, which will take place at the Workshop's urban farm on Saturday, November 12th at 5 p.m., Thi Squire, GROW's Director of Education, will treat...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/celebrate-national-food-day-with-slow-food-miami.htmTue, 18 Oct 2011 10:04:54 GMT National Food Day is October 24th and Slow Food Miami is participating in several events around Miami to celebrate. Join us for a film screening or attend the Inaugural Food Day at the University of Miami! There are lots of ways you can show support of this movement to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way. ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/slow-food-miami-teacher-workshop.htmThu, 06 Oct 2011 11:37:57 GMT On Saturday October 1st, Slow Food Miami hosted a worshop for Miami-Dade teachers who are participating in our edible school garden program. More than 60 teachers were in attendance and were treated to a garden demonstration, gardening tips, opportunities for continuing education and of course...lunch! It was a great day and all of us at Slow Fo...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/thighs-&-pies-tickets.htmTue, 06 Sep 2011 10:17:18 GMT Thank you for your interest in applying to participate in the Thighs & Pies contest! Please click here [1] to send us an email and include your name, phone, name of pie, local ingredient(s) used, where they were purchased (farmer, market, store, personal garden, etc.) and the recipe. Be sure to read a copy of our guidelines below [2]. Goo...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/annual-meeting.htmSat, 20 Aug 2011 05:59:47 GMT [1] Links: ------ [1] mailto:secretary@slowfoodmiami.org ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/join-us-for-our-annual-meeting.htmSat, 04 Aug 2012 05:56:18 GMT [1] [2] Links: ------ [1] https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/189927 [2] https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/189927 ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/vanishing-of-the-bees.htmSat, 04 Aug 2012 05:56:18 GMT We are excited to present a screening of Vanishing of the Bees on May 4th. It will be a fantastic night with all proceeds going to Slow Food Miami Local School and Community-based Garden program. Tickets are limited, so be sure to register for your seat soon! [1] Links: ------ [1] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/calendar-of-events.htm?day...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/join-us-for-a-screening-of-fantastic-mr.-fox.htmSat, 04 Aug 2012 05:56:18 GMT ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/join-us-at-sustain-to-celebrate-the-florida-tomato.htmSat, 04 Aug 2012 05:56:18 GMT Slow Food Miami invites you to a family-style dinner showcasing Florida heirloom tomatoes fromTeena's Pride [1]. Meet farmer, Teena Borek, and enjoy a locally inspired four-course meal prepared by chef Alex Pinero of Sustain Restaurant + Bar [2]. March 23, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. See menu and ticket information below. [3] RESERVE YOUR SEAT [4...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/save-the-date-for-a-showing-of-fantastic-mr.-fox.htmSat, 04 Aug 2012 05:56:18 GMT Slow Food Miami invites you to a screening of _Fantastic Mr. Fox_ on Sunday, April 9. _Fantastic Mr. Fox_ is the movie of "an urbane fox who cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation." Watch the trailer [1]. [2] Links: ------ [1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/vegetable-gardening-101---march-6.htmSat, 04 Aug 2012 05:56:18 GMT Want to start your own vegetable garden? Join Slow Food Miami on March 6 for a class on vegetable gardening basics at The Merrick House (907 Coral Way, Coral Gables). The workshop will be led by Hunter Reno. RSVP to exileatmed@comcast.net [1]. [2] Links: ------ [1] mailto:exileatmed@comcast.net [2] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/wp-conte...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/a-green-valentines-day-at-north-beach-elementary.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT Maria Gyory, a second grade teacher at North Beach Elementary, had a wonderful Valentine's Day at the garden! Instead of her usual candy and doughtnuts party, Maria had a planting day with her students and their parents. She also had a Farmer's Market with the garden's produce. Students sold little bags with herbs from the garden and they had...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/garden-update:-francis-tucker-elementary.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT Expert gardener, Hunter Reno, visited the kids at Francis Tucker Elementary [1] in Coconut Grove, where Slow Food Miami planted a school garden last year. Take a look at what's happening: (video by Michael Scher) Links: ------ [1] http://tucker.dade.k12.fl.us/ ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/now-taking-applications-for-school-garden-grants.htmSat, 04 Aug 2012 05:56:18 GMT Slow Food Miami is now accepting Edible School Garden grant applications for the 2011-2012 school year. Deadline is April 30, 2011. [1] Links: ------ [1] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/grant_calltoaction.jpg ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/the-stingray-patch-at-coconut-grove-elementary.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT Remember the garden photos we posted from Coconut Grove Elementary? Slow Food Miami installed the school's first garden and it was meant for the first grade class, but according to PTA parent Kate Carrick, other children and teachers were so enthusiastic that they wanted their own. According to Kate, a school's parent bought two additional bo...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/big-night-and-dinner-at-fratelli-lyon-(jan.-30).htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:13 GMT This dinner is SOLD OUT. Stay tuned for future event announcements. [1] VIEW MENU [2] Links: ------ [1] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Evite-Film-2-Final-1.jpg [2] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/HTTP://WWW.SLOWFOODMIAMI.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2011/01/BIGNIGHTMENU.JPG ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/coconut-grove-elementary-plants-another-garden.htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:13 GMT Coconut Grove Elementary is expanding its garden program. Take a look at these photos we received of the planting. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Links: ------ [1] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/wp-content/gallery/coconut-grove-elementary/cge2.jpg [2] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/wp-content/gallery/coconut-grove-elementary/cge3.jp...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/a-garden-update-from-north-beach-elementary.htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:13 GMT [1] We love to hear from the teachers at the schools where Slow Food Miami gardens are planted. We recently got a pictorial of a garden planting at North Beach Elementary, which received a Slow Food Miami grant. Take a look at their website for more step-by-step photos of the new planting [2]. [3] [4] Links: ------ [1] http://www...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/stone-crab-crawl-(dec.-12).htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:13 GMT THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Ticket holders: Please note changes in parking information and children's admission to the event. ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/grow-baby-grow,-a-planting-at-coral-park-senior-high.htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:13 GMT On November 4, Slow Food Miami volunteers joined Miami Coral Park Senior High students and teachers to plant the school's first garden. Here's a video of what happened. At the end, don't miss a little song by two students for the plants. Thank you to Jessie King for sending us this video. ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/merrick-house-heritage-garden-planting.htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:13 GMT [1] On October 16, Slow Food Miami volunteers joined Troop 7 of the Boy Scouts to plant a garden at the historic Merrick House [2] in Coral Gables. The Heritage Garden, designed by Jacqueline Touzet and sponsored by the Coral Gables Garden Club, was planted to commemorate the home's 100th anniversary. It was designed to be historically accur...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/a-celebration-of-hua-moa-and-the-first-snail-of-approval.htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:13 GMT [1] Photo by Peter Rabbino Slow Food Miami members celebrated the Hua Moa plantain at a dinner this week with chef Michael Schwartz of Michael's Genuine Food margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width:...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/an-update.htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:13 GMT Want to know what Slow Food Miami has been up to in the past few weeks? Here's a quick update. WHOLE FOODS 5% DAY Thank you to all who shopped at Whole Foods last Wednesday. We're excited to announce that Whole Foods will present Slow Food Miami with $2,940 to benefit our Edible Film Series. EDIBLE SCHOOL GARDEN PLANTINGS We planted ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/whole-foods-5%-day-to-benefit-slow-food-miami.htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:13 GMT WHOLE FOODS PINECRESt is generously DONATING 5% OF SALES to Slow Food Miami on WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13, 2010. The money raised on this date will go towards funding our Edible Film Series (if you enjoyed INGREDIENTS the Movie, you know we need to have more). Next Wednesday is just around the corner! Synchronize your calendars and pencil in sh...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/sold-out---ark-of-taste-dinner:-october-26.htmFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:27:13 GMT SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! [1] SEE THE MENU [2] Links: ------ [1] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/huamoaevite_web_revised.jpg [2] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/HTTP://WWW.SLOWFOODMIAMI.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2010/10/HUAMOAMENU.JPG ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/dig-in-day-in-video.htmThu, 06 Oct 2011 06:10:42 GMT Slow Food Miami member Michael Scher captured some great moments at Pie on the Porch in celebration of National Dig In Day. Enjoy! The Judges and The Pies We All Love Pie ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/oct.-26:-ark-of-taste-dinner.htmThu, 06 Oct 2011 06:10:42 GMT Slow Food Miami is excited to announce this year's Ark of Taste Dinner. The US Ark of Taste [1] is a catalog of over 200 delicious foods in danger of extinction. By promoting and eating Ark products we help ensure they remain in production and on our plates. Several South Florida foods have been nominated and accepted to the US Ark of Taste, inc...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/summertime-blueberry-pie-wins-pie-on-the-porch.htmThu, 06 Oct 2011 06:10:42 GMT [1] Summertime Blueberry Pie Marlin Ebbert's Summertime Blueberry Pie won over the judges' palates at Pie on the Porch last Saturday [2]. Close to 100 people came out despite rainy weather to tour the historic Merrick House and get a taste of the 23 competing pies. John Carr, who presented the judges with a rich and spicy chocolate-...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/pie-on-the-porch-contest-rules-application.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT Pie on the Porch will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 25 at the Merrick House on 907 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Florida. See the invitation [1]. CONTEST RULES * Only the first 15 entries will be entered in the contest. To be considered, application must be complete and submitted, with uploaded recipe as a readable/printable doc...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/rsvp-for-pie-on-the-porch---sep.-25.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT SOLD OUT [1] To enter the pie baking contest and read participation rules, click here [2]. Application deadline is September 20. Links: ------ [1] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/PieEviteWeb.jpg [2] http://www.slowfoodmiami.com/2010/09/pie-on-the-porch-contest-rules-application/ ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/announcing-pie-on-the-porch.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT We were thrilled by the great turnout at the screening of Ingredients. More than 100 people joined us at the beautiful Coral Gables museum to watch this wonderful documentary on the importance of eating local food and supporting local farmers. Thank you for supporting this cause. Now please mark your calendars and get ready to bake at our next e...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/slow-food-miami-presents-.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Join Slow Food Miami for the screening of _Ingredients_. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS LEARN MORE ABOUT INGREDIENTS, THE FILM [1] **Update: Wolfes Wines will join us to pour delectable wines after the film.** ~~~ If you would like to dine nearby, please make a dinner reservation at one of Slow Food Miami's ne...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/save-the-date:-slow-food-miamis-edible-film-series.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT Slow Food Miami would like to invite you to join us in the first screening of our Edible Film Series. The series kicks off on August 26 with a screening of the film Ingredients [1] at the new Coral Gables Museum [2]. Ingredients looks at how people around the country are working to revitalize the connection between food, community and health. ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/greater-everglades-community-food-summit.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT Help shape our local food system. Slow Food Miami is a sponsor of the Greater Everglades Community Food Summit [1] on JULY 12 AND 13 at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. The event, organized by Earth Learning, Land in Common and other community partners, will serve as a platform to: * Identify and map many of the sustainable, local food ini...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/slow-food-miami-featured-in-florida-table-magazine.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT Have you seen the latest issue of Florida Table magazine? Not only does it feature the city's top chefs on its cover, it also profiles Slow Food Miami convivium leader, Donna Reno and her tips to "slooowww down." Read the article here [1]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.floridatable.com/Florida-Table-Magazine/June-2010/Back-to-Basics/ ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/may-20,-2010:-memories-of-mexico-with-michelle-bernstein.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT SOLD OUT ...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/a-tuscan-supper---april-29,-2010.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT Slow Food Miami margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-...http://www.slowfoodmiami.org/blog/edible-school-gardens-in-new-issue-of-edible-south-florida.htmWed, 17 Aug 2011 02:06:24 GMT Have you seen the latest issue of _edible_ South Florida [1]? Slow Food Miami and other local efforts to improve childhood nutrition and fight obesity are featured. Pick up your copy at your local Whole Foods store or check it out online [2]. Links: ------ [1] http://www.ediblesouthflorida.com/ [2] http://onlinedigeditions.com/publication/?i=3...