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Activate for a Sustainable Food System Now - Film
March 28, 2011 UH Art Bldg. Room 101 6:00 p.m.
Activate through Film invites the public to a screening of shorts followed by a conversation with scholars, practitioners, and community representatives working towards the creation of a sustainable and resilient food system in Hawai'i. For further information see http://www.hawaii.edu/calendar/manoa/2011/03/28/14939.html or contact Vera at veraz@hawaii.edu. "Activate through Film!" is an initiative that uses film to promote social change and create communities of interest. The series is based at the University of Hawaii and led by the Filmmaking for Social Research Program Associate Director in collaboration with the University Student Of Urban and Regional Planning, Department of Urban & Regional Planning. Sponsored by the UH Student Activity and Fee Board.
This is not a Slow Food O'ahu event but may be of interest to our members
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Another Moloka'i Beef Order Available
March 29, 2011
The response to our last Moloka'i Beef order in early March was so tremendous we have a second cow coming very soon, most likely on March 29, 2011. Each order is about 1/8 of a cow. One of the eight slots is left. The cost is $250 for members and $300 for non-members (the animal is smaller than expected, so the price is reduced from the usual rate and the weight is about 40-42 pounds per order. This will include one box of ground/stew meat and one box of steaks/roasts. We are expecting delivery on Tuesday, March 29. You will need to be available for pick-up around 3:15-3:30 p.m. in the Liliuokalani Garden parking lot on Kuakini St. If interested please contact Laurie Carlson at laurie@honoluluweekly.com and send your check, made out to Slow Food O'ahu, to 1172 Lunahaneli Place Kailua 96734 upon confirmation by Laurie.
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Kahumana Organic Farm Tour and Lunch
Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
HOLO HOLO out to Waianae for a farm-to-table experience at Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe! For this event, we will tour the farm with farm manager - Robert Zuckerman, who will give us a brief orientation/ history of the Kahumana Community and its nonprofit organization, Alternative Structures International (ASI). ASI provides social services and transitional housing for people in recovery or with developmental disabilities. See their website for more information: www.kahumanafarms.org
In addition to the tour, we will have a talk on "Biodynamics - For Health and Taste" by Lloyd Nelson, Master Farmer, with over 14 years biodynamic farming experience. Biodynamics is the highest level of organic farming. Developed in the 1920's, biodynamics views the farm / garden as a single organism. With this approach, eliminating synthetic chemicals is just the beginning. Biodynamics goes further, encouraging biodiversity, a closed nutrient system, the use of homeopathic teas and a close personal connection to the land for a revitalization and healing of the earth. Produce from the farm may be available for purchase after the tour.
After the tour, we will meet for lunch in the farm's Kahumana Café at 11:45 a.m.
Special menu includes:
Choice of Soup du Jour or Zesty mix of farm-fresh greens and veggies
Choice of Grilled Ahi, Garlic Butter Shrimp or Tofu
Organic Whole Wheat Pasta with house-made Macadamia Nut Pesto
served with stir-fried farm greens
Choice of house dessert specialities
Kahumana Cooler - herbal infusion with lemon
Coffee or tea is extra (ranging $2-3).
Please RSVP to Michelle by Monday, March 28, at sfo.reservation@gmail.com. Please include in your RSVP your name, member status, phone or email and the name of any nonmember or member guests you would like to bring. THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE, so please reply quickly if you know you will attend. The cost for members is $25, and $30 for nonmembers and payment MUST be received by Thursday, March 31. Please note: Due to the nature of this event and the necessity of purchasing ingredients beforehand, if cancellations are required after the RSVP date and we are unable to fill your spot, you will be responsible for payment. Payment information and address will be sent to you following your RSVP. Final details will be sent to all confirmed guests a few days prior to the event.
**Carpooling is encouraged! If you are interested in carpooling, please let Michelle know when you RSVP how many passengers you can take, or if you need a ride, and the area you will be coming from. Again, please be sure to include your contact phone/email address!
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Local Foods Dinner at Pah Ke's Chinese Restaurant
Saturday, April 9, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Come explore what the Windward side of O'ahu has to offer for the local food scene! Pah Ke's restaurant in Kaneohe has unique Chinese-Hawaiian dishes, never uses MSG, and is committed to using high quality, local ingredients whenever possible. Owner Raymond Siu has offered to do an all-local meal for Slow Food O'ahu members! The menu is TBA, but you can bet it will be a fantastic spread!
Please RSVP to Michelle by Sunday, April 3, at sfo.reservation@gmail.com. Please include in your RSVP your name, member status, phone or email and the name of any nonmember or member guests you would like to bring. THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE, so please reply quickly if you know you will attend. The cost for members is $30, and $35 for nonmembers and payment MUST be received by Thursday, April 7. Payment information will be sent to you following your RSVP. Final details will be sent to all confirmed guests a few days prior to the event.
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Chefs and Farmers Facing the Future: A Forum on Food
April 15, 2001 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Leeward Community College Theater The public is invited to the forum "Chefs and Farmers Facing the Future" moderated by Wanda Adams and Chuck Furuya. Forum topics include the impact of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, why Hawaii's food security should be one of our state's top priorities, locavore tasting, where are the new farmers coming from, creating a roadmap to a more independent Hawaii, and chefs as a coalition for a sustainable local food system. Chefs and farmers who fueled the Hawai'i food revolution will be recognized. The advisory team for the forum consists of: Wanda Adams, Melissa Chang, Alex Franco, Chuck Furuya, Michelle Galimba, Richard Ha, John Heckathorn, Chef Ed Kenney, Jo McGarry, Dean Okimoto, Betty Shimabukuro, Chef Alan Wong, and Chef Roy Yamaguchi. Tickets are free for chefs, farmers (Includes Hawaii Cattlemen's Council and Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation members), and students with an ID. Tickets are $20 for the general public: Seats are limited, please register early. For more information contact http://hawaiieatslocal.com/foodforum/ This is not a Slow Food O'ahu event but may be of interest to our members. |
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A little Slow Reading (Cross - "Pollanization")
David Thompson explores the Noodleverse, the Universe of Noodles in Hawaii, in Hawaiian Airline's Feb/March edition of Hana Hou Magazine.
http://www.hanahou.com/pages/magazine.asp?Action=DrawArticle&ArticleID=942&MagazineID=60
John Heckathorn writes about Merriman's in Honolulu Magazine (3/1/11). http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/Biting-Commentary/March-2011/Big-Island-Update-Original-Merriman-039s-Waimea/
Joleen Oshiro writes "Fresh Sprouts at School" in the StarAdvertiser about Sunset Beach students growing, harvesting, selling and eating local produce (3/20/11).
http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/20110309_Fresh_sprouts_at_school.html
Karen Stanton writes in the StarAdvertiser writes about the problems of Kona coffee farmers and pests (3/5/11) http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/117480473.html
Mark Bittman's second column "Don't End Subsidies, Fix Them" in the New York Times proposes to fix subsidies for small and medium size farms (3/1/11). In our previous newsletter we linked you to his earlier article.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/01/dont-end-agricultural-subsidies-fix-them/?hp
Author Bryan Walsh writes in Time Magazine about how foodies can eclipse and save the green movement (2/15/11). Slow Food USA is mentioned.
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2049255,00.html
John Cavanaugh and Robin Broad write "The Coming Global Food Fight" in Yes Magazine (3/15/11). http://www.yesmagazine.org/blogs/john-cavanagh-and-robin-broad/the-coming-global-food-fight?utm_source=wkly20110318&utm_medium=yesemail&utm_cam paign=mrCavanagh Joel Salatin is interviewed "Why Changing the Food System is Up to You" in Yes Magazine expounding on the role of animals in the food system (2/26/11). http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/can-animals-save-us/why-changing-the-food-system-is-up-to-you The Applied Research Center recently released "The Color of Food", a survey of the food system to map out the race, gender and class of workers along the supply chain (2/16/11).
http://www.arc.org/content/view/2229/136/
Patt Morrison interviews Jamie Oliver in the LA Times on his food revolution (2/26/11).
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-morrison-oliver-022611,0,6859697.column?track=rss |
A Little Bit of This and That ...
The Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company is offering to donate packets of their heirloom, open-pollinated, GMO-free seeds to Slow Food school gardens. If you're interested, just fill in your information on this form no later than April 1.
Slow Food Maui has initiated a Taste Education series. Check out their schedule at:
http://slowfoodmaui.org/2011/02/08/taste-education-series-2011-schedule/
Leeward Community College is announcing the 3rd Annual Ka Mole o Nā Pua festival on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Leeward Community College. The festival is a family oriented event focused on sustainability, rooted in respect for the land and culture in accord with Hawaiian values. For more information contact brent.hirata@gmail.com
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Slow Food Leadership
Slow Food O'ahu Officers:
Laurie Carlson, President; Francine Wai, Secretary/Membership/Newsletter; Michelle Phillips, Events; Mae Isonaga, Treasurer; Rike Weiss, Outreach.
Email correspondent: Nina Bermudez
Web master: Martha Cheng
Quick Links
Slow Food O'ahu Convivium website Slow Food Hawai'i Convivium website
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