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International Gathering in March

June 26, 2015 by Charlie London

Faubourg St. John neighbor Gary Granata would like you to know more about Slow Food NOLA.

Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans:
Gateway to the Americas
March 10-13, 2016

Slow Food New Orleans announces it will host Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans: Gateway to the Americas, March 10-13, 2016 at the Old US Mint and French Market. Slow Fish is Slow Food event that is an international gathering of fishers, scientists, chefs, students and food artisans to address the many environmental, ecological, economic and political challenges that impact fisheries, habitats, oceans, sustainable fishers and cultural seafood systems. Slow Fish has been held every two years in Genoa, Italy. Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans will be the first time the event will be held in the western hemisphere.

“Gateway to the Americas” is the theme of Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans. New Orleans was once known as the “Gateway to the Americas” as it is the central port of trade connecting North America with Central and South America. Thus, the theme was selected as both a tribute to New Orleans’ history and to invite Slow Fish & Slow Food delegates throughout the Americas to come to New Orleans.

Slow Food New Orleans recently sent a delegation to Slow Fish 2015 held in Genoa, Italy at the historic Porto Antico. Pictured in front of the “Old Port” are (L-R) Chef and Co-Chair Dana Honn, Chef Christina Honn and Chair Gary Granata. Chefs Dana & Christina participated in the Chef’s Alliance Kitchen and delighted conference attendees with Louisiana Seafood Sauce Piquant served with organic grits and cornbread. Dr. Granata presented “Louisiana is Washing Away” during two separate sessions in which Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans was officially announced. All three delegates participated in several workshops and panels that addressed the many environmental, ecological economic and political challenges that impact fisheries and sustainable fishers … conversations that will continue at Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans.

Fish Tales & Cocktails:
A By-Catch Happy Hour to launch Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans

Slow Food New Orleans is hosting Fish Tales & Cocktails, a by-catch happy hour on Monday July 13 6-8p at L’Entrepot, 527 Julia Street in New Orleans. The event is the first of several leading-up to Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans: Gateway to the Americas. The event will feature small plates of locally sourced seafood, not normally served in restaurants, prepared by Chefs Dana & Christina Honn of Cafe Carmo, Chef Alex Harrell of Angeline and Chef Michael Doyle of Maurepas Foods. Admission and live music are free with small plates and seasonal cocktails available for purchase.

Slow Meat

Slow Food New Orleans also sent a delegation to Slow Meat in Denver earlier this month. Slow Food New Orleans board member Seth Hamstead, farmer/rancher Chris George and boucherie-master Toby Rodriguez gathered with people across the nation who are developing sustainable alternatives to industrialized meat. Seth has been very involved in promoting pastured local meats in New Orleans and is a partner of Continental Provisions in the French Market. Chris operates the George Family Farm in Eclectic, Alabama that specializes in raising heritage breeds of cattle, pigs and sheep along with employing sustainable methods to grow heirloom vegetables. Toby Rodriguez operates Lache Pas Boucherie in Lafayette. Stay tuned for more delicious news and events from this Slow Meat group.

Composting & Gardening with Slow Food New Orleans

Slow Food New Orleans is picking up vegetable waste from 1,000 Figs, Cafe Degas & CC’s Coffee on Esplanade and mixing it with the bags of leaves left along the streets of Faubourg St. John to make rich compost and soil for the Slow Food Garden. Anyone interested in assisting with the garden and compost are welcome to join us as we compost and grow Good, Clean and Fair Food. The garden is located on the corner of St. Philip and North Dupre in Faubourg St. John.

Slow Food Membership
Please become a member of Slow Food and join people from 160+ countries in this grassroots movement to promote Good, Clean and Fair Food for everyone. Join online through the Slow Food USA membership site. Be sure to select Slow Food New Orleans, on the e-form, as your Primary Chapter so that you will appear on our membership roster.

Slow Food Social Media Outlets
Slow Food NOLA now has more ways for you to follow and participate in the latest developments in the world of Good, Clean and Fair Food. You have the options to follow us on Facebook & Twitter. Year 3 of Slow Food NOLA will see us developing programs and committees around the Slow Food Ark of Taste, the Snail of Approval program, Food Communities in addition to welcoming the world of Slow Fish to New Orleans. Please use these social media outlets to follow our progress in these areas and become involved in YOUR Slow Food New Orleans chapter.

Slow Food

March 21, 2015 by Charlie London

Many thanks to another involved neighbor, Gary Granata, who takes care of the Community Garden at St. Philip and North Dupre.

Charlie

The first week of spring will be a busy one for Slow Food New Orleans.

March 25
- Continental Provisions Grand Opening
- “Can’t Stop the Water” screening as part of the Building Resilience Workshop
March 25 – 28
- Building Resilience Workshop
Thursday March 26
- Edible Evening at Langston Hughes Academy

Continental Provisions
Grand Opening

Wednesday 3/25 5-7p
French Market Stall 23

Cleaver & Co, Bellegarde Bakery and St. James Cheese have joined forces to create Continental Provisions and bring Good, Clean & Fair Food to the historic French Market. Come celebrate their grand opening on Wednesday March 25.. While you are there, shop the Wednesday Crescent City Farmers Market at the French Market and receive a complimentary parking pass for 2 hours for the French Market River lot.

Building Resilience Workshop

March 25-28

Building Resilience Workshop VI kicks-off 4-days of fabulous programming with the screening of “Can’t Stop the Water” on March 25 at Indywood, 628 Elysian Fields. Happy hour is at 6:00 with the screening at 6:30. Indywood is ~ 5 blocks from the French Market, so walk on over after enjoying Continental Provisions’ grand opening and take in this powerful film.

Slow Food New Orleans will be participating and providing food for the full-day workshop on Saturday March 28 at the Meraux Foundation at Docville Farms in Violet. We are honored to be part of this gathering and look forward to working with these people to create and foster resilient communities.

Edible Evening

Thursday March 26
Langston Hughes Academy
3519 Trafalgar St

Slow Food New Orleans will be teaming up with Cleaver & Co and Cafe Carmo to serve some delicious Good, Clean and Fair Food at this fabulous party with a purpose. Please make plans to attend An Edible Evening and support the incredible work of Edible School Yard NOLA.

Composting with Slow Food New Orleans

Slow Food New Orleans is picking up vegetable waste from 1,000 Figs and Cafe Degas and mixing it with the bags of leaves left along the streets of Faubourg St. John to make rich compost and soil for the Slow Food Garden. We make these runs twice a week and can always use help, both with the composting and working the garden. Please contact Gary Granata if you are interested in volunteering to reduce neighborhood waste to make rich soil and grow some delicious Good, Clean & Fair Food.

Slow Food Membership

Please become a member of Slow Food and join people from 160+ countries in this grassroots movement to promote Good, Clean and Fair Food for everyone. Join online through the Slow Food USA membership site. Be sure to select Slow Food New Orleans, on the e-form, as your Primary Chapter so that you will appear on our membership roster and receive discounts at all Slow Food New Orleans events.

Slow Food Social Media Outlets

Slow Food NOLA now has more ways for you to follow and participate in the latest developments in the world of Good, Clean and Fair Food. You have the options to follow us on our facebook page & Twitter feed. You can also interact with one another on our new facebook group and Google group. Year II of Slow Food NOLA will see us developing programs and committees around the Slow Food Ark of Taste, the Snail of Approval program, Food Communities and Gardens in Africa. Please use these social media outlets to follow our progress in these areas and become involved in YOUR Slow Food NOLA chapter.

Slow Food News

December 27, 2014 by Charlie London

Leaves to Greens

We have been collecting bags of leaves and raking-up cypress needles all around Faubourg St. John to enrich the soil in the Slow Food Garden and grow delicious seasonal greens. The garden has also produced a bounty of volunteer pepper grass, shown in the picture, that will be part of both the greens served at Nose-to-Tailgate and the salad at the Feast of the Epiphany.

The sustainable practice of collecting bagged leaves has huge environmental and economic benefits. Bagged leaves and yard waste comprise nearly 30% of the garbage that makes its way to overburdened landfills. Keeping this valuable organic matter out of the waste stream helps to alleviate this burden, in addition to creating rich soil for growing Good, Clean and Fair Food!

Nose to Tailgate Whole Hog BBQ at the Sugar Bowl

Slow Food New Orleans is hosting Nose-to-Tailgate at the Little Gem Saloon on New Years Day from 2-8p. Chef Miles Prescott will prepare whole-hog BBQ and the New Years traditional black-eyed peas and greens. The George Family Farm in Eclectic, Alabama is donating two pigs raised on open-pollinated corn grown on their farm.
The Little Gem Saloon is located at 445 S. Rampart on the corner of S. Rampart and Poydras, 2 blocks from the Super Dome. The entire upstairs of the Little Gem Saloon will be open to the public to tailgate (balcony-gate), enjoy a cash bar & watch the Rose Bowl (4p kick-off) on several HD flat screen TVs. BBQ plates will be sold with the proceeds going to benefit Slow Food New Orleans. Come enjoy some Good, Clean & Fair Food and be part of the inaugural College Football Playoff.

The Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association is hosting a 5-course Feast of the Epiphany at Cafe Degas on January 5. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the neighborhood garden operated by Slow Food New Orleans and Parkway Partners.

The dinner will feature foods from the Slow Food Ark of Taste* and the Slow Food Garden.

The all-inclusive dinner includes: •Ark of Taste specialty cocktail
•Louisiana Mirliton* crab soup
•Slow Food Garden Green Salad with a Louisiana Satsuma* Vinaigrette
•BBQ Gulf Shrimp* and Grits
•Boeuf Bourguignon, made with Pineywoods Cattle* beef
•Galette du Rois with Creole Cream Cheese* and Louisiana Strawberry* Preserves & Limoncello made with Meyers Lemons*
Diners will have their choice of white &/or red wine during the meal. For reservations, call Cafe Degas 504.945.5635 or 504.609.9670

The Slow Food New Orleans garden in Faubourg St. John is growing greens and citrus that is regularly featured on the menus of neighborhood restaurants Pagoda Cafe and 1,000 Figs. Revenue created by the sale of this fresh food will support the garden and eventually fund a Slow Food Garden in Africa. Please contact Gary Granata if you are interested in volunteering in the garden … and please visit Pagoda and 1,000 Figs for some Good, Clean & Fair Food.

Slow Food Social Media Outlets

Jan 5: Dinner at Degas

December 1, 2014 by Charlie London

The Feast of the Epiphany, January 5 at Cafe Degas features food from the Faubourg St. John community garden as well as locally sourced food that adheres to the Slow Food mission.

Fritz Esker of the Mid-City Messenger attended December’s FSJNA meeting and reported the following info learned there:

Cafe Degas will host the Feast of the Epiphany Dinner on January 5th to benefit the Faubourg St. John Community Garden.

The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and costs $100 per person. Each dish will feature one ingredient from the Ark of Taste, a program created by the Slow Food Foundation to preserve indigenous foods from around the world.

The five-course meal will be prepared by chef Laurent Rochereux of Cafe Degas and Joseph Turley featuring local ingredients, including some grown in the Faubourg St. John Community Garden, located at the corner of North Dupre and St. Philip.

What you can expect:
Specialty Ark ot Taste* cocktail

Louisiana Mirliton* crab soup

FSJ Garden Fresh Salad with a Louisiana Satsuma* vinaigrette

BBQ Gulf Shrimp* & Grits

Boeuf Bourguignon, made with Pineywoods Cattle* beef

Galette du Rois with Creole Cream Cheese* and Louisiana Strawberry* preserves

Limoncello made with Meyers Lemons*

Diners will have their choice of red or white wine with the dinner.

The Slow Food Ark of Taste* is an international list of heritage foods that are at risk of extinction.

The garden is owned by Parkway Partners, a non-profit dedicated to establishing community gardens. Slow Food New Orleans, an organization whose goal is to provide healthy, environmentally friendly food for all, handles daily operations.

Celebrate Terra Madre Day December 10th

November 28, 2014 by Charlie London

Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00pm at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans.

Faubourg St. John neighbor Gary Granata and associates of Slow Food New Orleans will celebrate Terra Madre Day by telling stories and experiences from a recent trip to Italy for the international convening of Salone del Gusto e Terra Madre. Please come out and celebrate this day of “Mother Earth”, hear stories and learn what Slow Food New Orleans has planned for the new year. The event is free and open to the public.
Slow Food New Orleans is celebrating Terra Madre Day on December 10, 6-8p at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd (formerly Dryades)

Fifteen Louisiana residents made the trip to Italy to present their workshop “Louisiana is Washing Away”, during which they shared the challenges and joy of living in the unique and fragile region that is Coastal Louisiana. They also learned how Good, Clean and Fair Food is practiced around the world.

Chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo will serve an apertivo (Italian Happy Hour) during the program and offer an Ark of Taste dinner for anyone that would like to dine afterwards. Terra Madre Day | Dec 10 | Southern Beverage Museum | 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. | New Orleans | 6-8 pm

Slow Food NOLA is now operating a community garden at the corner of St. Philip and N. Dupre in Faubourg St. John.
The garden grows seasonal foods and flowers for sale at local markets. Proceeds from the sale of produce will, in part, go towards Slow Food NOLA’s effort to adopt a Slow Food Garden in Africa. Please contact Slow Food NOLA chair Gary Granata if you are interested in volunteering in the garden.

Slow Food Summer Harvest Feast

June 17, 2014 by Charlie London

Please help us promote our Summer Harvest Feast to raise money for a New Orleans delegation to attend Terra Madre, Slow Food’s international conference in Italy this October. Our delegation consists of:

Chef Alex Harrell of Sylvain, who also holds masters degree in Marine Biology
Lance Nacio of Anna Marie Seafood, a sustainable shrimper in Terrebonne Parish
Jabari Brown of Grow Dat Youth Farm
Khai Nguyen of VEGGI Farmers Co-op.

Gary Granata, PhD, RD
Chair, Slow Food New Orleans
www.slowfoodnola.com
gary@performwell.net
504.329.6361

Continental Provisions Grand Opening

Building Resilience Workshop

Edible Evening

Composting with Slow Food New Orleans

Leaves to Greens

Nose to Tailgate Whole Hog BBQ at the Sugar Bowl

Slow Food Social Media Outlets

Continental Provisions
Grand Opening