A Corn-y congregation of compatriates
Slow Food Santa Cruz had a showing of King Corn across from the Westside New Leaf on Thursday, 8/10/10. It had a great old school tape reel feeling to it, but the relevance was to the minute as ever. One of the biggest foci of the film is the consequence of industrial agriculture and its cousin, factory farming, both in humanitarian terms and economical terms. The NY Times just released an article on Ohio’s signing of an agreement to phase out factory farming of hogs, hens and veal calves. Ohio is the second largest producer of battery eggs in the U.S. You can view the article...
Read MoreWe all Scream for (local) Ice Cream!
The artisanal ice cream trend has reached a fervor in Santa Cruz! Locals know and love Marianne’s, but earlier in the summer Kelly’s gave westsiders something to scream about. Next came Mission Hill Creamery, found in Fresh Prep on Front St at Cathcart, and available through Santa Cruz Local Foods, with seasonal flavors like peach and blackberry. Now, your Slow Food sleuths have discovered the most recent addition to the frozen-treat family: The Penny Ice Creamery, on Cedar street. I recommend a meal at Limelight Cafe or Gabriella Cafe, and then a skip across the street for an...
Read MoreSlow Down Summer Series Event at Verve: A Success
Our July 31 event at Verve Coffee Roasting kicked-off Slow Food Santa Cruz’s Slow Down Summer Series, casual gatherings open to the public to meet, talk about food-related issues in our community and learn something new. A great time was had by all! Verve Coffee Roasters graciously hosted a top-notch Slow Food event! Attendees enjoyed a complimentary cupping (tasting) of unique, personally sourced, fair-trade beans from around the world as they were treated to a mini-workshop on all things coffee. The depth and breadth of the workshop was truly amazing! We had an opportunity to get an...
Read MoreMovie Meet-Up: King Corn
Join Slow Food Santa Cruz for a FREE viewing of King Corn on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm! Bring a picnic dinner (including beverages, plates, and utensils), a blanket to sit on (or a short chair), and an appetite for watching an entertaining film about how industrial corn has become the foundation of our food system. Chat with Slow Foodies and learn more about the movement! Open to the general public, please RSVP by clicking “Attending” on the Facebook event page. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 7:00 pm – BYO Picnic Dinner Location – Little City Mercantile, 1010...
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