Monday, April 19, 2010

Week of Foodie-Focused Events...

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
  • Green Career Fair - The Nature Conservancy, Intervale Center, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Efficiency Vermont and other area organizations offer eco-friendly career opportunities and internships. Tuesday, April 20, 11AM–1PM at Alliot Student Center, St. Michael's Collegein Colchester. Free.
  • 'Flavors of the Valley' - Local foods are right under your nose at this sampling fest featuring the goods of more than 50 farms, restaurants and grocers. Tuesday, April 20, 2–7PM at Hartford High School in White River Junction. $7; free for ages 6 and under.
  • No-Knead Bread Class - Yeasted loaves spring to life at a baking class led by Bob Leidy. Tuesday, April 20, 6–7:30PM at City Market in Burlington. Free.
  • Enchanted Cupcake Kingdom: Festooned with handmade edible witches' hats and enchanted frogs, these magical cupcakes will cast a spell on all who eat them. Grades 3-5. $50. Register at 800-652-3334 or www.kingarthurflour.com.
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
    • 'Artistic Rain Barrel' Sale - UVM GreenHouse student crafters peddle their imaginatively embellished fresh water carriers. Wednesday, April 21, 12–2PM at University Green, UVM in Burlington. Free.
    • 'Lunch & Learn' - Greenhouse and nursery supervisors dig into the details of popular annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, just in time for the growing season. Wednesday, April 21, 12–12:45PM at Gardener's Supply in Williston. Free.
    • 'Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price' - Robert Greenwald's 2005 documentary takes on the retail giant blamed for low wages, poor benefits and community upheaval. Room 200. Wednesday, April 21, 7PM at Yokum Lecture Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh. Free.
    • Lamoille Valley Year-Round Farmers Artisan Market - Farmers and food producers fill Vermonters' totes with local and organic dining options, including eggs, cider, seeds and cow cheeses. Wednesday, April 21, 3–6:30PM at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Free.
    • UVM Farmers Market - Shoppers get their fill of local maple products, apples, ice cream and produce, while soaking in live music or trying out the mechanical bull. On the green between the Davis Center and Bailey/Howe Library.Wednesday, April 21, 11AM–2PM at University of Vermontin Burlington. Free.
    • David Blittersdorf - The founder of NRG Systems & CEO/president of AllEarth Renewables offers a big-picture view of wind and solar energy in Vermont's future. Potluck at 6 p.m., talk at 6:30. Wednesday, April 21, 6–7:45PM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montpelier. Free.
    • Derrick Jensen - The author, environmentalist and small farmer, whom the Utne Reader called one of "50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World," asks, "Civilization and Resistance: What's at Stake?" Wednesday, April 21, 7–8:30PM at Ira Allen Chapel, UVM in Burlington. Free.
    • 'Lunch & Learn' Series - Vermont Works for Women's Jenn Wood offers an illuminating lecture on energy efficiency.Wednesday, April 21, 12–1PM at O'Brien Community Center in Winooski. Free; lunch is included.
    • Community Breakfast - 7:00 - 9:00 am Holy Trinity Church, 38 Grand Avenue, Swanton, VT 05488, Parish Hall. $2.50/person.
    • The Land of the Dragon - Work with a partner to create a unique cake, where collaboration and imagination take center stage to create the ultimate fantasy-world, inspired from a time of castles and dragons. 1-4 pm. $85/pair. Register at 800-652-3334 or www.kingarthurflour.com.
    • Taking the Mystery Out of Making Sushi - Learn how to make Japanese sticky rice and how to handle it, because it’s a tricky ingredient, but absolutely necessary for authentic sushi. After that, it’s time to tackle sushi knife skills; learn to slice fish and cut veggies so they look just like they do at the sushi bar. You will also learn how to roll and slice your sushi like the pros do. Finish things off with a sushi feast, complete with the condiments that make sushi so absolutely divine! This class costs $45 and is hands-on. 5:30 - 8:00pm. To reserve your place in class, please register and pay online at www.healthylivingmarket.com or call Healthy Living, 863-2569 ext 1.
    Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 - HAPPY EARTH DAY!
    • Earth Day Celebration - Local vendors dish out eco-friendly fare while folks engage in gardening activities, horse-drawn carriage rides, educational demos and more.Thursday, April 22, 10AM–4PM at Hunger Mountain Co-opin Montpelier. Free.
    • Earth Day Program - Central Vermonters Jane English, Jeremy Seeger and Tina Bielenberg transport listeners to the Arctic Circle in a talk about the climate change-focused Fire and Ice Ceremony they attended in July 2009.Thursday, April 22, 7PM at Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. Free.
    • 'Solar Made Simple' - Reps from groSolar lay out the guidelines for assessing whether a home or business could implement sun-powered energy solutions. Thursday, April 22, 6–7:30PM at City Market in Burlington. Free.
    • 'Artistic Rain Barrel' Sale - UVM GreenHouse student crafters peddle their imaginatively embellished fresh water carriers. Thursday, April 22, 3–6PM at University Green, UVM in Burlington. Free.
    • 'Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home' - A green-themed doc helps viewers connect the dots between melting glaciers and oil slicks and their own daily actions. Auditorium. Thursday, April 22, 6:30–8:30PM at Essex High School in Essex Junction. Free.
    • Food, Wine & Live Auction - Steve and Lara Atkins of The Kitchen Table Bistro kick off a benefit for the Community Health Center with a cooking demo. After, taste buds delight in local eats and drinks, and a Vermont-centric auction revs up. Thursday, April 22, 5:30–8PM at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $75 ($50 is tax-deductible).
    • Senior Luncheon - Elders convene to enjoy burger offerings and dessert. Thursday, April 22, 12PM at Senior Citizens' Center in Brandon. Free.
    • Bread 101 - Plunge your hands into the dough and learn to mix and knead bread that is successful every time, as well as light, flaky scones. 1-4pm. $90. 800-652-3334 or www.kingarthurflour.com.
    • Unsung Heroes of the Rhone - At Bluebird Tavern we’re always on the lookout for wines that tell a story, wines that have a strong sense of place, and we love to highlight emerging wine regions that offer great value. We’re all big fans of wines from the Rhone. It’s a region whose wines display a strong sense of terroir and winemakers who share their passion for the grape with every bottle. For this dinner we’ve selected wines from Rhone’s “Unsung Heroes” – hidden gems crafted by winemakers who are on the cutting edge of wine production and whose bottles may not be found on too many wine lists or wine cellars. What excites us most about this dinner is that wines from the Rhone display a strong affinity for food. In the Rhone the landscape, wine, and food are all deeply linked and intertwined. Think wild herbs, lavender, lamb, and sausage, paired with earthy wines that pull all of the tastes and flavors together. Our aim for the dinner is to create a farmhouse atmosphere with long tables decked out with wild herbs. The meal will be served “family style,” this way you’ll be able to pass, share, and engage with other diners in a convivial, communal setting. Aaron is busy at work crafting a menu that will pair perfectly with the wines and also celebrate the spirit of the Rhone. We’ll have the five course menu posted on the Bluebird blog in the next few days. If you would like to attend please shoot me a note or give us a ring at 802-540-1786 – the cost is $105/Rhone enthusiastic (inclusive of tax & gratuity). 6-9pm.
    Friday, April 23rd, 2010
    Saturday, April 24th, 2010
    • Green Mountain Crop Mob - Hale and hearty volunteers join a "guerrilla act of agriculture" to help get a farm into shipshape. Local burgers reward a job well done. Saturday, April 24, 12–4PM at Symphony Farm in Washington. Free.
    • Earth Day Activities - Members of the green team soak up mini-workshops on home composting, solar power, permaculture and edible landscaping; listen to tunes by the Mustang Musicians at a benefit for Haiti; and take part in seed swaps. Saturday, April 24, 10AM–1PM at St. Johnsbury Food Co-op in St. Johnsbury. Free.
    • Lawn Mower Exchange - Trade in your gas-powered mower for a deal on a battery-powered one at this green-themed swap. Saturday, April 24, 9AM–1PM at City Marketin Burlington. Free.
    • 'Herb Gardening 101' - From growing to cooking to preserving, plant growers glean knowledge on these flavorful greens from Red Wagon Plants owner Julie Rubaud. Saturday, April 24, 10AM–12PM at Red Wagon Plants in Hinesburg. $10.
    • 'Native Trees & Shrubs for Your Backyard' - Want more green? Nature buffs soak up info on thriving area plants, as well as how to nurture them. Saturday, April 24, 9–11:30AMat Middlebury Area Land Trust in Middlebury. Free; $5 donation accepted.
    • 'Square Foot Gardening' - Instructor Mel Bartholomew introduces intermediate-level plant caretakers to a groundbreaking approach to greens. Preregister. Saturday, April 24, 9:30–11:30AM at Gardener’s Supply in Burlington. $10.
    • 'Homesteader & Farmers Revival' - A lively hoedown features horse-drawn wagon rides, farm tours, a localvore lunch, live music and an equipment tag sale. Saturday, April 24, 12–3PM at Applecheek Farm in Hyde Park. Free; cost of food.
    • St. Johnsbury World Maple Festival - The oft-called "Maple Center of the World" celebrates sticky sweetness with syrup judging, crafts, a pancake breakfast, sugarhouse explorations, live music and more. Saturday, April 24, 10AM–4PM at Main Street in St. Johnsbury. Free.
    • Burlington Cohousing Potluck - Community members bring a dish to share as they meet, mingle and learn about collaborative living. Saturday, April 24, 6PM at East Village Cohousing in Burlington. Free.
    • 'Everything You Need to Know About Pork' - In a start-to-finish demo, food education coordinator Nina Lesser-Goldsmith and meat manager Frank Pace transform this "culinary jewel" into tasty, plated portions. Saturday, April 24, 10AM–1PM at Healthy Living in South Burlington. $15.
    • 'Meet the Winemaker' - Jim Anderson of Patricia Green Cellars showcases a broad selection of Pinot Noirs.Saturday, April 24, 1–4PM at Healthy Living in South Burlington. Free.
    • Rutland Winter Farmers Market - Wintertime produce joins handcrafted soaps, wood creations and other novelties at this weekly local bazaar. Saturday, April 24, 10AM–2PM atOld Strand Theater in Rutland. Free.
    • Sugar on Snow - Hardened maple syrup edibles usher in spring at an outdoor party. Saturday, April 24, 12–4PM at Palmer's Sugarhouse in Shelburne. $4; free to watch.
    • 'Wild Plant Treasure Hunt' - Naturalist, herbalist and dietitian Melanie Putz Brotz leads a "walk on the wild side" for edible and medicinal plants such as pheasant's back mushrooms and stinging nettles. Preregister. Saturday, April 24, 10AM–12PM at Intervale Center in Burlington. Free.
    • 'An Afternoon With Ron Krupp' - The local author ofLifting the Yoke: Local Solutions to America's Farm and Food Crisis offers up practical actions for Vermonters over tea and snacks. Saturday, April 24, 2–4PM at Peace and Justice Center in Burlington. Free.
    • Leon Thompson - The author shares his third book of humor, Not Too Awful Bad: A Storyteller's Guide to Vermont, which includes a guide to talking like a native and identifying residents from "redneck natives" to "transplants." Saturday, April 24, 2–4PM at Swanton Public Library in Swanton. Free.
    • Mary Swanson - A writer shares "Vermont Poems" penned in the five years since her arrival to the Green Mountain State. Saturday, April 24, 8PM at The Art House in Middlebury. Free.
    • All Day Pancake Fundraiser - Half the proceeds will be going to the Maria Luise Fund to assist a 2-year-old with cancer. The waitstaff have also decided to donate half of their tips from the day. So don't cook breakfast, lunch or dinner that day and head to SNAP's Restaurant in Bristol and enjoy some amazing pancakes. 7am - 8pm.
    Sunday, April 25th, 2010
    • Slow Food Vermont Themed Potluck: Smoked Foods - Ever tried to smoke a piece of meat, cheese, or use culinary herbs to flavor foods through smoking? Maybe you just love the taste of smoked foods and wonder how it is done. Well, now is your chance to flex your culinary muscles and give it a try yourself! Do a little research, find some recipes, and get busy smoking! There are several simple ways to smoke on top of your stove, on your grill, or in your smoker if you have one - the internet, friends and books should all point you in the right direction. We are planning on fashioning a stove-top smoker from an old cookie tin, and using some sage wood and herb stalks from our garden to smoke something tasty. This potluck is for the love of trying something new in the spirit of good, clean and fair, and sharing the results with other like-minded slow foodies. Bring your successes and stories of using this cooking technique with you to this potluck! We look forward to learning from each other and sharing an interesting meal with new friends! Email Mara Welton at vtslowfood@gmail.com with any questions.
    • Burlington Permaculture Fruit Tree Giveaway - Area growers settle in for a fruitful day of learning about caring for trees, and some walk away with bare-root peach, plum or pear trees and more. Sunday, April 25, 4–6PM at Archibald Neighborhood Garden in Burlington. Free; donations accepted.
    • 'Eating Well on a Budget' - Foodies put a lid on spending by taking a tour of the bulk foods section. Preregister.Sunday, April 25, 11AM–12PM at City Market in Burlington. Free.
    • Pancake Breakfast - A hearty buffet of buttermilk cakes, eggs, bacon and more gives diners a good start on the day and raises funds for the Starksboro Sports Program. Multipurpose Room. Sunday, April 25, 7:30–10:30AM atRobinson Elementary School in Starksboro. $4-7.
    • Sugar on Snow - Hardened maple syrup edibles usher in spring at an outdoor party. Sunday, April 25, 12–4PM atPalmer's Sugarhouse in Shelburne. $4; free to watch.
    • Middlebury Maple Run - A sweet half-marathon draws as many as 500 runners through downtown and winding rural pastures. A post-race party tops it off. Meet behind the building. Sunday, April 25, 9AM at Porter Medical Centerin Middlebury. $30-50 for single runners; $40-70 per two-person relay team; $10 post-race party admission for non-runners.
    • Wine 101: Component Tasting - There's a lot of terminology floating around in a bottle of wine. We'll explain it all and show you how to identify it in a glass of wine. $15/person. Call 865-2368 for reservations.
    • Beauty and the Baguette - Tame the beastly baguette with this hands-on class to help you make the best possible baguettes at home. $90. www.kingarthurflour.com or 800-652-3334. 11am-3pm.
    • Pasta Primavera - You'll hand-mix a traditional pasta dough, use a pasta machine to roll pasta, learn techniques for hand-shaping pasta and create sauces using seasonal ingredients. $90. Register at 800-652-3334 or www.kingarthurflour.com. 11am-3pm.

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