Start planning now for giving a demonstration preparing your favorite
produce item from the Olympia Farmers Market. You can demonstrate and
share a taste with market goers in a two hour shift from 11 am to 1 pm or 1
pm to 3pm almost every Sunday this summer between May 26th and September
29th (except June 16 and Sept 1). That is a lot of time slots to fill, so
pick a date and time that works for you and let Treacy Kerger know your
plans by emailing him at jtkao123@gmail.com
Events
Find current and future Slow Food events below and an archive of past events here. Non Slow Food events and announcements are on the Announcements page, and reference information can be found on the Links page.
Event
fees cover the cost of the event and provide support
for our
programs, such as Farmers Market cooking demonstrations. In 2010, we
sponsored delegates to the international Slow Food event, Terra
Madre in Torino, Italy.
May 26, 2013: Food Demonstrations at the Olympia Farmers Market
May 26, 2013: Sign up now to do Market Demonstrations starting May 26
Spend two hours one Sunday this summer sharing your passion for seasonal
local foods from the Farmer Market. Slow Food members and friends are
providing food demonstrations, talks and tastings at the Olympia Farmers
Market between 11 and 3 most Sundays this summer starting Memorial Day
weekend. Check you calendar, then sign up for a time slot that fits your
schedule at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4DA9A72EA02-2013.
The idea is to share simple recipes that feature fresh market produce. The
foods you prepare can be hot or cold (raw). The recipes need to be prepared
onsite at the booth or in the Lu kitchen so that you can provide small
portions to the public for tasting. Your time slot is the place to share
information on what you are cooking and why, and the benefits of cooking
with fresh local products.
Treacy Kreger will be in charge of setting up and taking down the
demonstration area located just outside the market office. He will be there
throughout the day to help in any way needed. He can provide the serving
items (paper plates, forks, etc) tabletop cooking burners with braising
pans, frying pans. Power is available if you want to use a blender or
mixer. The Lu kitchen, has a modest supply of mixing bowls, utensils, and two ovens (the top one with broiler), a gas stove top, a microwave,
and refrigerator. Tracey will also be doing taste comparisons at the booth
at the same time.
You can purchase products from the market that day or a couple days ahead
using market dollars. Contact Tracey to make arrangements -
jtkao123@gmail.com, 360-870-2040
Sign up for as many food demonstration slots as you would like. This is a
great way to share your interest in Slow Food with others in the community.
June 20, 2013: Progressive Dinner of Olympia Restaurants
Save this date! Slow Food Greater Olympia is planning a progressive dinner featuring local foods to be hosted by three of Olympia’s best restaurants – Aqua Via, Swing Wine Bar, and Basillico. Mark your calendar for June 20 and watch for further details.
