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When: August 20, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Shaw Nature Reserve, 352 Freund Ln, Pacific, MO, 63069

Once again we are excited to share this partnership and the opportunity to join with the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Shaw Nature Reserve staff for an evening of delicious food and conviviality. The Slow the Fork Down – Taco Bar and Nature Hike is Sun., Aug. 20, 2023, starting at 5 p.m. on the scenic grounds of the Dana Brown Overnight Center. Guests will enjoy a delectable array of authentic Mexican fare created with a variety[...]

Slow the Fork Down – Taco Bar and Nature Hike


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When: July 9, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Bolyard's Meat and and Provisions, 2733 Sutton Blvd. Maplewood, MO 63143

Bolyard’s Meats and Provision is hosting a Burger Battle with two of St. Louis’s renowned chefs who will face off at this Slow Food St. Louis Fundraiser. Come watch Justin McMillan of Balkan Treat Box and Jon Todd of Fat Fox as they do their magic to prepare the best-tasting burger for you. You will get a slider from each chef as well as tallow fires and 2 beverage tickets. You decide the winner by[...]

Bolyard’s Burger Battle


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When: April 10, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Next to Sutton Loop Park, 2815 Sutton Ave. at Hazel Ave., Maplewood

A fundraiser for Slow Food St. Louis and World Central Kitchen A bake sale to help local farmers and Ukrainian refugees Coffee and breakfast treats from local eateries for sale. Enjoy live music.

Bake for a Cause



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When: December 1, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Zoom - Virtual Event

Join Rona Leah and Crystal Stevens for a free virtual Holiday cocktails and Mocktails Class through Slow Food STL. Learn how to make a cranberry vodka cocktail,  an orange chia vodka, apple chai spice mocktail, and an elderberry spritzer mocktail Here is the zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7055929860 Meeting ID: 705 592 9860  

Holiday cocktails and Mocktails Class for Slow Food U Members


When: September 1, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Online

Backyard Beekeeping for Beginners Participants will learn what they need to start beekeeping, where to find helpful resources and what you can do with the byproducts. Janett has 4 beehives on her farm Rustic Roots Sanctuary in North County St Louis. Janett is a beekeeper, farmer, community advocate and nature lover. Her mission is to create a space for holistic health and healing.

Slow Food Speaker Series Beekeeping 101 with Janett Lewis


When: June 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Online

Tyrean Lewis of Heru Urban Farming and Eric Stevens will lead you on a farm tour and give you tips on weed suppression and pest management. Tyrean Lewis, Slow Food Board Member and owner of Heru Urban Farming as well as Eric Stevens, Farmer/President of Slow Food STL, will lead you on a farm tour and give you tips on weed suppression and natural pest management. This will be a recorded video of the farm[...]

Slow Food Speaker Series On The Farm With Tyrean Lewis ...




When: May 5, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Online

Learn how to make a delicious soft farmers cheese with Slow Food STL former President Steven McGehee Have you always wanted to make your own soft cheese? Learn how in this one hour class. You will need to purchase the following items ahead of time if you would like to make cheese at home during the class: 1/2 gallon of whole milk (not ultra pasteurized) 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar (raw is best) Salt[...]

Slow Food Speaker Series Cheese Making 101


When: April 11, 2021 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Online

In this class, I will share one of my family secret recipes, a traditional Brazilian Style Meal: rice, beans, veggies, meat, & salad. Olá (hi), I am a home and personal chef and I enjoy sharing my love for good food every chance I have. Being born and raised in Brazil, in my house homemade food was a way of life. Now, as a mom of a multicultural family I learned how to combine the[...]

VIP Cooking Class with Ana Carolina Pires McGinn



When: April 7, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Online

Backyard Chickens 101 If you’ve ever wanted to have your own backyard flock, this class is for you! Serena has raised chickens for the past 10 years with her husband, Fred, at Stuart Farm. They began pasture-raised egg production with 25 layers and slowly grew to a flock of 150. Always learning and trying new methods, Serena works to make sure her chickens and the soil work together for optimal health of both. Backyard Chickens[...]

Slow Food Speaker Series Backyard Chickens 101 with Serena Cochrane-Stuart