Thanks to Pam Weirauch of Pam's Corner for hosting SFMV's Spring Eggceptional Event! Attendees enjoyed quiche and frittata from local eggs, a salad from local greens, and fabulous bread from Amelia Contreras of Egg & Honey. Thanks also to our speakers, Debra Boardley and Liz Bergman.
Are local eggs healthier? Boardley, from UT's Public Health Dept, says knowing how your eggs are produced can reduce risk of contamination. She also urges eaters to enjoy the yolk, the source of most of the egg's nutrients.
What makes eggs from pastured hens so yellow? That's one of the questions Liz Bergman addressed at SFMV's Eggceptional Event. Bergman, of Sage Organics, provided info from the point of view of the farmer and some insights from her past role as a history student.
As with all the best Slow Food events, a little education, some convivial conversation, and great food was a winning combination.
It was a bright and sunny Sunday at Sage Organics, and our hostess, Liz Bergman, led us on a tour which included chickens, pigs, a field of garlic (outdoors, planted last fall), and rows of fresh greens (in hoop houses). Then we gratefully came into the warm house and enjoyed a potluck dinner featuring many local ingredients.
Thanks to Liz Bergman and all who attended!
To celebrate Earth Day 2013, we will be visiting Liz Bergman at Sage Organics,a small farm located just outside of the village of Genoa, Ohio. Join us to see a working organic farm, learn about the challenges facing our local farmers and get together with your Slow Foods friends after a long winter!
Who: Slow Food Members and Friends
What: Farm Tour and Pot Luck
Members: $5 per person; Guests: $10
When: Sunday April 21st at 3 PM
Where:
217 East 11th st
Genoa, OH 43430
Questions or need direction?
Elizabeth Bergman
419-461-1983
From soup to dessert, the food was delicious and seasonal, and the conversation was lively. Slow Food Maumee Valley members like to cook, like to eat, and enjoy getting together to share food that is good for us, good for the planet, and good for the people who grow it.
Last chance for a pre-Thanksgiving visit to the Bourbon Red turkeys! November Slow Supper will be a harvest pot luck hosted by Michael Leizerman. Michael will supply soup and cheese; guests are asked to bring a dish to share plus the beverage of your choice. RSVP preferred but not required to michael@leizerman.com. 