News from Slow Food OC: July 2010

We're in for a bustling year of events! Throughout 2010 and 2011, we will embark on a quest to increase our understanding of sustainable farming and eating. We'll do this by learning from our neighbors and being inspired by what they're doing to lead a slower life everyday. We invite to you participate in as many events as possible, and suggest additional events we can all enjoy and learn from!

Please note that dates and times are subject to change, so please check out our website from time to time for the latest details.

See something here you'd like to help organize? Would you like to host one of these events? Give us a shout via e-mail. We always need volunteer hosts!

September 12, 4pm
General Membership Meeting and Potluck
"Caring for City Chickens"
626 W. Culver Ave., Orange
Join Slow Food Orange County Chair Heather Stoltzfus at her home to learn about the ins and outs of urban chicken keeping. If you've been thinking about keeping chickens in the city, come meet Chickadee, Kerfufle and Drumstick and get your questions answered. This potluck will also kick off the 2010-2011 calendar year and you will not want to miss this chance to hear what is in store in the coming months and give your input for the future of SFOC.

September 25
Stay tuned for details about the national Slow Food service day!

October 23, 6pm
Third Annual Simultaneous Suppers
Locations TBA
The SFOC Simultaneous Suppers are an occasion not to be missed. One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for our service projects, SFOC members volunteer their time and homes to host intimate meals in various private homes, where the Slow Food philosophy is shared through good food and conversation. We are currently looking for volunteers to offer their homes or cooking services. Please email Wayan Kaufman at events@slowfoodoc.org if you are interested in being part of this exciting event!

November 21
Surprise Chef Event!
Join us for a unique event with a special guest chef.

December 12, 4pm
Annual Tamale Making Party
Location TBA
Every year at the holidays, Slow Food Orange County members gather to make tamales to enjoy together and take home.

January 21
Special Guest Speaker
Location TBA
SFOC partners with Slow Food Los Angeles to bring a noted guest speaker to the area.

February 20, 4pm
General Membership Meeting and Potluck
Location TBA
This event will combine the renowned SFOC potluck with a membership meeting to discuss upcoming elections.

March 20
Cheesemaking Rides Again
Location TBA
SFOC Chair Heather Stoltzfus will again offer her popular home cheesemaking class - theme to be unveiled in 2011!

April 9
Guided tour to be announced

May 15, 4pm
Potluck
Location TBA

June 5
Chili Cook-Off
Old Town Tustin
In 2011, the culinary skills of SFOC will be tested at the famous Tustin Chili Cook-Off, giving us the opportunity to show a wide audience how delicious Slow Food can be. Board member Roger McErlane will be the head chef at this event.

July 9, 4pm
Third Annual Slow Food Orange County Barbeque
Slow Food Orange County will host its third annual barbeque in Irvine, California. This event is for the whole family and focuses on good, clean and fair food. The setting is beautiful Bommer Canyon, full of mature sycamore trees and surrounded by miles of open space. Bommer Canyon historically was the cattle camp for the Irvine Ranch and is generally not open to the public at large. This is a special opportunity for all of us to enjoy a quality meal in a beautiful outdoor environment.