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When: June 29, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Companion West STL Campus, 2331 Schuetz Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA

  Our June Dinner Series is a real treat! Chef Rob Connoley, the owner of Squatters Cafe and Bulrush STL, will be offering guests a 7-course contemporary foraged dinner. Chef Connoley is a James Beard Nominee, renowned cookbook author, and the leading authority on foraged cuisine. His pop-up dinners in St. Louis always sell out and sell out fast. Don’t miss your chance to experience his amazing and unique approach to Slow Food Cuisine. Reservations[...]

The Slow Food Dinner Series with Chef Rob Connoley of ...

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When: May 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Richmond Heights Community Center, 8001 Dale Ave, Richmond Heights, MO 63117, USA

  Slow Food St. Louis Garlic Project will present a class on the harvesting and curing of garlic. Garlic Farmer Jerry Vyskala will explain when to harvest softneck and hardneck and how to cure and store the harvested garlic. Jerry and his wife are originally from the Czech Republic. Their Garlic farm is located along the Big Piney River where they have successfully grown many varieties of garlic. Every year their harvest of garlic sells out[...]

Harvesting, Curing & Storing garlic with garlic farmer Jerry Vyskala

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When: July 19, 2018 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Winslow's Home

  Enjoy a true “farm-to-table” experience at our July Dinner Series at Winslow’s Home. This dinner will highlight the amazing cooking of Chef Josh Charles using items sourced from Winslow’s Farm in Augusta, MO. Diners will enjoy a five-course dinner with wine in the private “Cellar.” This year, we are introducing a new fundraising event for Slow Food STL: The Slow Food Dinner Series. We will feature area chefs and restaurants in an effort to expose the St.[...]

The Slow Food Dinner Series – Winslow’s Home with chef ...

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When: July 10, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Rooster on South Grand , 3150 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA

    Slow Food. Real Food. What you need to know with Rene Sackett. Not too many years ago, Michael Pollan opened a door through mainstream media channels introducing everyday folks to the truth behind our conventional, modern day food system. Through his books, movies and speaking engagements he has educated, inspired and informed us about what “real food” really is and isn’t. Food purchased at conventional grocery stores from conventional food manufacturers following federal guidelines has[...]

July Convivial Pursuit – Slow Food, Whole Food, Real Food, ...

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When: June 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Rooster on South Grand , 3150 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA

    Healthy Food Access. We all eat. And yet our options couldn’t be more unequal. Food insecurity is a serious issue in St. Louis. In the words of one of our scheduled speakers, Erica Williams of A Red Circle: “Good food has become weaponized to segregate between those who have social capital and, those who do not. Healthy eating impacts everything from brain development to physical health to neighborhood composition. When low-income, predominantly black[...]

June Convivial Pursuit – Healthy Food Access

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When: May 8, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Rooster on South Grand , 3150 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA

  Growing Groceries! Kicking off this year’s Sustainable Backyard Tour, set for June 10th, founder Terry Winkelmann and guests from the board of aldermen, Coalition for the Environment and the local permaculture scene will discuss urban homesteading and how to create an edible landscape in your front or backyard! Come early around 6:00 and order dinner off the delicious Rooster menu or just come to mingle and connect. This event is free and open to[...]

May Convivial Pursuit – Growing Groceries! Kicking off this year’s ...

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When: April 10, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – April 11, 2018 @ 9:00 am
Where: Rooster on South Grand , 3150 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA

Current practices of farming are changing rapidly. Many common practices are more harmful than beneficial, but there are more integrated, holistic options available today than in the recent past. Why aren’t more farmers converting and how are some of them able to transition from conventional to sustainable agriculture? Sustainable Stock Apiaries will speak about the role of native pollinators in diversified, organic agriculture. Additional guests will include Jennifer Fear from Soil & Water Conservation and[...]

April Convivial Pursuit- The Future Of Farming: Transitioning To Organics

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When: April 19, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: St. Louis County Library Daniel Boone Branch, 300 Clarkson Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011, USA

Steve McGehee of Slow Foods St. Louis demonstrates an array of coffee pouring techniques. Coffee samples included. Adults. Registration required. Follow the link provided to register on the St. Louis County Library Event Page

Kitchen Chemistry: Coffee Pouring Techniques and Tasting

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