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Slow Food O'ahu News
Number 2011-18
Mailed December 8, 2011
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Aloha to 2011 and Welcome to 2012
As the year comes to an end, we at Slow Food O'ahu reflect on the array of events and activities that we have been able to offer, from supporting events that feature local products from chocolate to kalo, tours of our farms, and visits to our restaurants that support local food. We're pleased with the year's offerings and look forward to more events in 2012, including partnering with others in the community in the advocacy arena on policies that impact food sustainability (see article below on the Forces for Good Symposium). Sustainability is not just about having 'enough' to eat, nor is it about ensuring that we have an option for good, clean, and fair food available. It is about making good, clean, and fair food THE preferred choice that guides our agricultural policies and our food-related decisions in the marketplace.
Please help us to make 2012 even better. You can start by coming to our annual meeting (see article below) or by sending us your comments by email to slowfoodoahu@yahoo.com. We're open to new ideas - and volunteers. We look forward to serving you better in the next year. Your Executive Committee
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Order a CSA Holiday Box and Support Slow Food O'ahu
Kula Fields is very pleased to announce that in December, $5 of every O'ahu Holiday Gift Box sold and New Annual Member Sign Up will go to benefit the efforts of Slow Food O'ahu.
Kula Fields Delivery is a farmer's market on wheels. If you get as excited about delicious local produce, you will not be disappointed in their service. They spend a significant amount of time fostering fruitful relationships with a diverse range of farmers & artisans to bring you the best of the islands, while supporting the awesome people that grow it & furthering our community's economy. Kula Fields was created by owner, Roxanne Tiffin, a busy mom of 3 beautiful children, who couldn't bear to take all of her kids to the store for groceries without losing her sanity. She found that the local Farmer's Market's times & locations were too infrequent or far to go for local produce. Sensing that she wasn't the only one with struggles like these, Kula Fields delivery service was born. Prior to starting Kula Fields, Roxanne worked as Buyer for Mana Health Foods for 3 years & she holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. An avid member of Slow Food Maui, she enjoys cooking & sharing good food with family and friends.
For more information contact Kula Fields at:
http://kulafieldsoahu.com/2011/12/02/5-from-every-holiday-gift-box-new-annual-member-sign-up-in-december-donated-to-slow-food-oahu/
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Slow Food O'ahu Annual Meeting and Potluck - Reserve the Date
January 15, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Please mark your calendars for our annual Slow Food O'ahu Annual Meeting and Potluck on January 15, 2012. What will be on the menu for 2012? Let's brainstorm together and start the year on a positive note. We can choose from cooking classes taught by the creative cooks among us, legislative advocacy, school garden tours, lectures, films, themed potlucks, cookbook exchanges, farm tours and harvest celebrations...the calendar is yours to invent.
And of course, we'll enjoy slow food and drink in a convivial atmosphere. Our potlucks feature the best food in town.
If Good, Clean, and Fair Food is important to you, come to the Annual Meeting. Your participation is vital to continue and expand the work of the chapter. Share your ideas and talents! While our individual efforts as consumers and advocates are important, only by working together can Slow Food hope to create change in the food system.
Our business meeting will be held from 11:00 a.m. - Noon at the Waldorf School in Aina Haina. The potluck will follow from Noon - 2:00 p.m. For reservations please contact Michelle at sfo.reservation@gmail.com.
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 Need a Christmas Gift?
Buy a Slow Food O'ahu t-shirt
Thank you all - our t-shirt sales are going so well that we have re-ordered a new batch of shirts (primarily in sizes large and extra large). We appreciate your support, as proceeds from all sales are directed towards our sponsorship of delegates to Terra Madre in Italy. It's still not too late to pick up a few shirts. Our shirts are $20, but we offer a $5 discount for Slow Food O'ahu members. Our shirts are available at three locations:
* Pegge Hopper Gallery, 1164 Nu'uanu Ave.
* town Restaurant, 3435 Waialae Ave.
* Downtown Restaurant, 250 S. Hotel St.
If you are unable to get to one of the locations contact us to arrange a purchase. If you are interested in making our shirts available for sale at your establishment please contact us at slowfoodoahu@yahoo.com. |
Forces for Good Symposium
January 7, 2011 State Capitol 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Do you want to be a part of Hawaii's green future! Interested in making a difference in Hawaii by seeing green legislation passed? Register now to participate in the second annual Forces for Good Symposium sponsored by the Hawai'i Chapter of the Sierra Club. Speakers include Bill McKibben, world-renowned environmental activist, author & educator, and numerous environmental and community leaders. Our comprehensive program includes panels focused on clean energy, food self-sufficiency, and smart growth development. A panel discussion will focus on FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
Slow Food O'ahu hopes to work more closely with The Sierra Club as the Legislature convenes to discuss key health issues (i.e., sugar sweetened beverages) and agricultural policies (i.e., conversion of farm land for development). If you are interested in helping Slow Food O'ahu, please let us know and consider attending the Symposium.
Registration starts at noon. The formal program begins at 1:00 pm. Panels end at 5:00 pm. Never lobbied before? Don't know about how bills are passed? Consider showing up a bit early and participate in an optional legislative 101 session starting at 12:15. The cost for the Symposium is $25. A Sierra Club Hawaii Fundraiser dinner catered by Downtown Restaurant will be held in the evening at 6:00 p.m. (separate cost).
For registration information and more details on the agenda contact the Sierra Club Hawaii website at http://www.sierraclubhawaii.com/forgood.php
And don't forget to sign up for their Capitol Watch email list (on the above website). That's a great way to be kept informed about what's occurring at the legislature and future events. One segment of the Capitol Watch highlights issues relating to agriculture and food sustainability.
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A little bit of this and that...
- Dianne Jacob, author of Will Write for Food, will share her expertise and knowledge of the food writing industry. The event is perfect for bloggers, restaurant reviewers, chefs, cookbook authors, journalists, and anyone who would like to be. The workshop will be from 9:30-4:30 on December 10. Tickets are $75. Anyone who is seriously considering food writing in any form should take this class. She is a wealth of knowledge. For more information contact http://www.foodwritingworkshop.eventbee.com
- The Healthy Hawaii Coalition is sponsoring "Introduction to Permaculture Workshop", Saturday, December 10 from 10am to 3pm. at Ka'ahumanu Farms at 86-660 Lualualei Rd., Waianae. The course instructor is Hunter Heaivilin. Check out the 2 minute video, "Permaculture or Industrial Agriculture?" The cost is $20.To register or for more information call 224-2462 or e-mail donnarlay@gmail.com.
- "Carrot Mob" is happening on Dec. 10, at Kale's Natural Foods, 377 Keahole St., Hawaii Kai, anytime between 8am-5pm. For more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/297897763565080/ Give It Fresh Today will be there collecting produce and food donations for Aloha Harvest. If you would like to learn more about Give It Fresh Today, watch Vivian Best's recent talk from TedxHonolulu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPtFL0Yeb78).
- "Kings of Pastry" will be shown at the Bambu Venue (1146 Bethel St.) on Monday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. $10 fee. "Kings of Pastry" features the 16 of the world's most talented pastry chefs in action as filmmakers Pennebaker and Hegedus showcase the intense preparations for the three-day competition known as the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France. For more information, contact 528-1144.
- Announcing .... Purchasing local, cage-free eggs is now easier. You may now purchase Maili Moa Farm eggs at Whole Foods Kahala and soon at Whole Foods Kahului.
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Slow Food Leadership
Slow Food O'ahu Officers:
Laurie Carlson, President; Mae Isonaga, Treasurer; Rike Weiss, Secretary; Michelle Phillips, Events Coordinator; Francine Wai, Newsletter Editor; Nina Bermudez, Membership and E-mail correspondent.
Web master: Martha Cheng
Quick Links
Slow Food O'ahu Convivium website Slow Food Hawai'i Convivium website
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