Join Slow Food Shasta Cascade celebrating local food on Tuesday December 10 (Terra Madre Day!) at Enjoy the Store, 6pm. Sample food and meet some of our local farmers and producers. This short video is about Slow Food’s Terra Madre… Continue Reading
I’ve not traveled as much as I would have liked, but I have flown to Europe three times now, most recently Italy for Slow Food’s Terra Madre conference. Four months earlier a friend invited me to Hawaii. My return trip to Italy resulted… Continue Reading
I’m home from Italy now. For a few frustrating days I wondered whether I’d be spending Christmas in Europe. On my attempt to get home I missed four flights in 96 hours. The first missed flight was due to Hurricane Sandy, the initial… Continue Reading
TURIN, ITALY – Italy is sensory. It’s a feast for the eyes to take in the ancient architecture in proximity to modern Vespas (Italian motorcycles) buzzing around as a variety of people eat and stroll and talk and eat. It’s… Continue Reading
TURIN, ITALY – I lucked out when I struck up a conversation with an Italian photographer my first day of the Terra Madre/Salone del Gusto conference. I couldn’t help but admire his impressive camera lens. He didn’t give me his name, but he… Continue Reading
I’m one of those incredibly fortunate people who’ve visted Venice before. The first time was the fall of 1996, on my honeymoon with a guy who didn’t want to ride in a gondola because it was 1. too touristy and 2. too expensive.… Continue Reading
Goodbye, California! Hello, Italy. I’m officially on my way toward Slow Food International’s Terra Madre conference in Turin, Italy. But first I detoured via Venice to meet up with son, Joe, and daughter-in-law Marie, Czech Republic residents who are now card-carrying Slow… Continue Reading
For the second time, the 1078 Art Gallery in Chico celebrates local food and art with Slow Food Shasta Cascade. On exhibit will be local artists’ interpretations of the North State’s seasonal bounty. Reception: Friday, March 2, 7–10pm. Tastings by… Continue Reading
What: Slow Food Shasta Cascade announces a Slow Food Mexican Brunch
When: Sunday (May 8), Mothers Day, at noon. Purchase tickets by Friday (May 6); no tickets at the door.
Where: Llano Seco Rancho, 8369 Hugh Baber Lane, Chico; http://www.llanoseco.com/
Brunch under the oaks at the beautiful Llano Seco Ranch. Together we’ll … Continue Reading
What: Slow Food Shasta Cascade at this year’s Tehama District Fair — 4 days of tasty food fun, Thursday through Sunday! (Scroll down for separate gatherings in Cottonwood, Redding and Shingletown.) At 6 p.m. Thursday: Gazpacho Demonstration & sampling in the… Continue Reading
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