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Food Miami presents a Seafood Picnic Celebrating Earth Day Live
Music by C.O.D. "Cool Ol' Dudes" Folk Trio Menu Sunday Dinner at
Fratelli Lyon on GOOD FOOD: FROM FARM & SEA TO TABLE IN SOUTH FLORIDA Rosenstiel
School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS)
Sunday, December 9th from 1 to 3 p.m. Slow Food Miami takes seriously the importance of our few remaining family owned farms that practice sustainable agriculture. Please join us at Bee Heaven Farm, a member of our Convivium, in Redland on Sunday, December 9th from 1 to 3 p.m. where Slow Food Miami will have its own table. This family-friendly event features delicious local food, hayrides and a chance to make your own scarecrow. It is also a chance to purchase farm-produced holiday gifts that include honey, a dried fruit mix, rubs, totes and some heirloom start tomato plants. The Chefs of Ideas Restaurant and Villa Paramesa Restaurant in Valladolid SpainThe Flavors and Wines of the Castilla y Leon Region, the high centre of Spain. November 28th, 2007 @ 7 pm, Ideas Restaurant 2633 Bird Avenue The language is Castilian, the cuisine distinctive, the cities are
historic; Avila, Segovia and Salamanca. Serrano ham, garlic, duck and quail are infused into the menu as they are the
prominent ingredients of the region. Beans are revered and many feast days feature garbanzos and lentils. Our
guest, Chef Jose Ignacio Castrodeza, and Ideas Chef, Alvaro Beadex, will prepare a special meal just for Slow Food Miami.
Visit the web site of Villa Paramesa, Restaurant Medieval at www.villaparamesa.com
Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Sunday,
November 18, 2007 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables Hrs. 9:30 to 4:30 305-667-1651 Visit the Greenmarket Area Sponsored by Slow Food Miami Fresh Organic Produce, Honey
and Exotic Ice Creams Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Sunday,
November 18, 2007 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables Hrs. 9:30 to 4:30 305-667-1651 Visit the Greenmarket Area Sponsored by Slow Food Miami Fresh Organic Produce, Honey
and Exotic Ice Creams Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Sunday,
November 18, 2007 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables Hrs. 9:30 to 4:30 305-667-1651 Visit the Greenmarket Area Sponsored by Slow Food Miami Fresh Organic Produce, Honey
and Exotic Ice Creams Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Sunday,
November 18, 2007 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables Hrs. 9:30 to 4:30 305-667-1651 Visit the Greenmarket Area Sponsored by Slow Food Miami Fresh Organic Produce, Honey
and Exotic Ice Creams Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Sunday,
November 18, 2007 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables Hrs. 9:30 to 4:30 305-667-1651 Visit the Greenmarket Area Sponsored by Slow Food Miami Fresh Organic Produce, Honey
and Exotic Ice Creams Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Sunday,
November 18, 2007 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables Hrs. 9:30 to 4:30 305-667-1651 Visit the Greenmarket Area Sponsored by Slow Food Miami Fresh Organic Produce, Honey
and Exotic Ice Creams November
13TH: Alice Waters at Books & BooksMs. Waters discussed her newest book, The Art of Simple Food. Ms. Waters
is a strong advocate for farmer's markets and for sound and sustainable agriculture. Among Alice's many board affiliations,
she is an International Governor of Slow Food. October 25th, 2007: New Member Wine Tasting at Cefalos New SFM members enjoyed wine and appetizers. September 19, 2007: Wilson Popenoe Avocado Dinner Celebratation of the nomination of the Wilson Popenoe Avocado to the Ark of Taste! Cohiba Brasserie Chef Roberto Ferrer, of Cohiba Brasserie, created a menu that reveals the mystique of avocados, the depth of their flavor and creaminess. The dinner featured delicious organic wines from Bonterra in California, paired with the exotic menu. We wish to thank the generosity of Bonterra Wines and Wilson Daniel LTD. July 18th, Summer Seasonal Dinner at North One Ten Restaurant April 22, 2007: Slow Food Blue Crab Picnic Slow Food Miami held its first annual Slow Food Blue Crab Picnic at the home of Hunter Reno and Peter Rabbino situated amid native pines and tropical foliage in their beautiful private garden. Beside a genuine South florida feast that included blue crab chowder, blue crab cakes, pecan cornbread and key lime pie, executed by Slow Food members the owners of Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering of Coral Gables, there was a presentation by a master gardener, plants for children to take home. March, 2007 Five of Miami's most trusted and talented food writers shared their perspectives on fresh food's tastes and the artistry they inspire at Coral Gables Books & Books. The conversation continued over wine and cheese with the authors at the cafe. February
26, 2007: THE TAPAS, WINE & CHOCOLATE TASTING January 21, 2007: Royal Afternoon Tea at Theine featured champagne, savories and sweets along with tea. The sold-out crowd included a stimulating combination of new and old members, including a young tea club! October 8, 2006: Slow Food friends & family attended a dinner and talk by the founders of the area's new ecogastronomical restaurant, Pasha. September 9 2006: Redland Ramble & Country Supper. After our visits to Redland farms, Slow Food met at the Schnebly Vineyard for a winetasting, tour and potluck supper. We toasted Gaby Berryer, Caryl Zook, Rowena Gerber, Rachael and Cliff Middleton, and Richard Campbell, our delegates to Terra Madre in Italy, where the world's food communities will meet at the end of October. Gourmet Picnic at Williams Grove. A day in the country featuring cooking demos by Caryl Zook & tours by Fairchild fruit authority & expert raconteur, Richard Campbell. Hosted by Noris Ledesma, the day included sales of a wide variety of fruits and some of Noris' own cooking, as well as an elegant dinner in the lovely new education facility. Wine & Storytelling Dinner, 17 July, at restaurant North One 10, was a classic evening of food & culture with a remarkable menu featuring local ingredients. Members brought their own wines and tales to enrich the taste education experience. Our thanks to Janet Carabelli for organizing, and to North One 10 for really "getting it" about the Slow Food movement! |
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