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When: January 8, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Rooster on South Grand, 3150 South Grand Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118

  Community Speaker Series A monthly free gathering by Slow Food St. Louis connecting the community with food leaders, farmers, and makers. Promoting good, clean, and fair food for all in the greater St. Louis Area. Our 2020 Speaker Series kicks off with Brian Pelletier of Kakao Chocolate and Crystal Stevens of Flourish with everything you need to get your feet wet — and hands dirty! — with Slow Food St. Louis! First, we’ll go through a Slow Food 101 introduction, share[...]

January Community Speaker Series


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When: October 8, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Small Batch, 3001 Locust St., St. Louis, MO, 63101

Captain Sean Guffy if the owner and operator of a small salmon boat in Bristol Bay Alaska. Each summer he has a portion of his catch frozen. Then he smokes or sells these Wild Sockeye Salmon products locally. What started out as a friends and family deal has grown to the point that he can now offer this salmon to the public. Bristol Bay salmon is certified “sustainable” by the Marine Stewardship Council and the[...]

Finding Sustainable Seafood in Missouri with Captain Sean Guffy


When: September 18, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Kakao Chocolate, 7272 Manchester, Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63143

  Come join Slow Food St. Louis for a report from the recent Slow Food Nations event in Denver and potluck Come join us for a report from the recent Slow Food Nations event in Denver and an update on what’s happening with the National and International organization. Bring a dish to pass — with a focus on Slow Food values, of course! — and come prepared for a rapid-fire brain dump of what’s happening[...]

Slow Food Nations Report and Potluck



When: September 17, 2019 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Larder and Cupboard , 7310 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO, 63143

On September 17th from 4:00-7:00, the Slow Food StL Garlic Project will be accepting and distributing garlic bulbs to those participating in the Crop Sourcing Garlic Project. Spring 2018 was difficult for garlic growers. Too much rain combined with inconsistent temps contributed to most garlic failing to produce larger bulbs, even those with large scapes and leaves. Now is the time to return to the Garlic Project some of the garlic you grew this year.[...]

Slow Food St. Louis 2019 Garlic Project Drop-off/Pickup + Garlic ...


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When: November 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: St. Louis County Library Samuel S. Sachs Branch, 16400 Burkhardt Pl., Chesterfield, MO 63017

Learn how to make Farmers Cheese in less than an hour using only 3 ingredients from a grocery store. There will be a variety of Farmers Cheeses to sample. Teens and adults. Registration required. Registration opens up 30 days out from the event and can be found on the St. Louis County Library website. These classes fill up fast!

Kitchen Chemistry: Cheesemaking 101


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When: November 21, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: St. Louis County Library Florissant Valley Branch , 195 New Florissant Rd. 2 Florissant, MO 63031

Learn how to make Farmers Cheese in less than an hour using only 3 ingredients from a grocery store. There will be a variety of Farmers Cheeses to sample. Teens and adults. Registration required. Registration opens up 30 days out from the event and can be found on the St. Louis County Library website. These classes fill up fast!

Kitchen Chemistry: Cheesemaking 101



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When: October 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: St. Louis County Library Meramec Valley Branch , 1501 San Simeon Way Fenton, MO 63026

Learn how to make Farmers Cheese in less than an hour using only 3 ingredients from a grocery store. There will be a variety of Farmers Cheeses to sample. Teens and adults. Registration required. Registration opens up 30 days out from the event and can be found on the St. Louis County Library website. These classes fill up fast!

Kitchen Chemistry: Cheesemaking 101


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When: October 31, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: St. Louis County Library Samuel C. Sachs Branch, 16400 Burkhardt Pl Chesterfield, MO 63017

Steve McGehee, Vice President of Slow Food St. Louis demonstrates how to brew a pour-over cup of coffee. Making a pour-over coffee maximizes the flavor of the cup. You will be able to sample the coffees made. Teens and adults. Registration required. Registration opens up 30 days out from the event and can be found on the St. Louis County Library website.

Kitchen Chemistry: Coffee Pouring Techniques


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When: December 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: St. Louis County Library Natural Bridge Branch, 7606 Natural Bridge St. Louis, MO 63121

Steve McGehee, Vice President of Slow Food St. Louis demonstrates how to brew a pour-over cup of coffee. Making a pour-over coffee maximizes the flavor of the cup. You will be able to sample the coffees made. Teens and adults. Registration required. Registration opens up 30 days out from the event and can be found on the St. Louis County Library website.

Kitchen Chemistry: Coffee Pouring Techniques



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When: June 1, 2019 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Living Waters Ranch, 5375 Georgia Creek Rd. House Springs, MO 63051

Join Slow Food St. Louis and Living Waters Ranch near High Ridge Missouri for an American Guinea Hog Roast and Pot Luck. Living Waters Ranch raises American Guinea Hogs, a Slow Food Ark of Taste Heritage Breed. They also raise Brown Swiss and Milking Shorthorn cows for milk and yogurt and have a large flock of free-ranging laying chickens. Nestled in the foothills of the Northern Ozarks, this farm features kid-friendly llamas to pet and[...]

Slow Food STL Ark Of Taste Pig Roast + Potluck