Feel intimidated by the concept of "local food"? Don't know the
difference between garlic scapes and kohlrabi? Or just simply want to
learn how to eat healthier? You're not alone. Join like-minded folks
this Saturday in Lowertown St. Paul for a tour of the St. Paul Farmers'
Market, food prep demos, and discussions about urban farming, the ethics
of eating, and more.
Folks will be meeting at CoCo, a co-working and collaborative space in St. Paul, and heading over to the farmers' market for a guided tour, followed by cooking demos and discussions.
When: Saturday, July 17th, 2010, Sessions/Panel 12:30-3:30 pm, Market Tours & Demos 9:45-11:30 am
Where: CoCo, Lowertown, St. Paul (near the St. Paul Farmers Market)
Cost: Free, but please
register so we know how many people are coming (refreshments provided)
Real Food Minnesota is a free event with a practical focus. For those with a new interest in learning about the food you buy and eat, we hope to unveil the mysteries of selecting and preparing healthy, delicious, and ethically-produced “real” food. Already comfortable in co-ops and your kitchen? Come hear about new ways to learn about food via the web, emerging sources of local ingredients year-round, and some of the great food communities being built throughout the Twin Cities. There will be:
• Guided tours of the St. Paul Farmers Market with tips on how to buy fresh ingredients
• Food prep demos with experienced chefs
• Discussions led by folks doing cool things in the local food scene (topics include urban farming, the ethics of eating, and more)
• Opportunity to chat with other curious and enthusiastic eaters, and to learn about ways to get more involved with our local food system
What do we mean by “real food?”?Everyone’s definition might vary, but in general we’re talking about food that is any or all of the following:
• local
• organic
• sustainable
• non-GMO
• heirloom
• free range
• grass-fed
• hand crafted
• home brewed