slow session: tales of the texas cocktail, 7/11/2011

Date: Monday July 11th, 7pm – 9pm
Location: Foreign and Domestic, 5306 E.53rd Street, Austin, TX 78751
RSVP: anneh@slowfoodaustin.org

Infinite stories surround the genesis of the cocktail – that delicious concoction of mixed spirits, juices and bitters, we Texans love to drink.

Shaken or stirred, neat or dirty, with olives or without bitters, one thing is certain, whatever their origin, cocktails are here to stay.

In this month’s Slow Session, Garrett Mikell, virtuoso bartender at Peche and cocktail columnist for Austin Lifestyle Magazine, will be discussing the history of spirits and cocktails and providing a tasting tour of quite a few. Come discover the newest concoctions,variations of old favorites, as well as, the folks in Texas producing spirits to quench our thirst for them.

Since the location of this event will be at the innovative and intimate restaurant, Foreign and Domestic, space will be limited so send an RSVP to anneh@slowfoodaustin.org.

Cheers!

happy hour: aquarelle, 6/16/2011

Date: Thursday June 16th, 6 pm – 8 pm
Location: Aquarelle, 606 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas
RSVP: karlal@slowfoodaustin.org

Come celebrate Austin’s summer bounty with Slow Food Austin for our monthly Third Thursday Happy Hour at Aquarelle Restaurant, Thursday June 16th, and discover, or rediscover one of Austin’s food gems.  Chef Terry Wilson of Aquarelle has been serving classically prepared French cuisine in Austin for more than 10 years.  A special appetizer and drink menu will be available featuring produce from our local farm community.  A $5 cash donation is suggested per drink.

Space is limited so please RSVP to karlal@slowfoodaustin.org

slow session: old truck. new farm! 6/13/2011

Date: Monday June 13th, 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: Swoop House, 3012 Gonzales Street, Austin, TX 78762
RSVP: anneh@slowfoodaustin.org

Slow Food Austin and Austin Urban Gardens invites you the the special summer screening of the whimsical and educational documentary Truck Farm.

Enjoy the summer evening outside with local farm finger foods, cold drinks, and what the Huffington Post is calling “the coolest urban agriculture project around.” Old Truck. New Farm! a new documentary from the filmmakers behind the award-winning King Corn, tells the story of a new generation of American farmers. Using green roof technology and heirloom seeds, filmmaker Ian Cheney plants a vegetable garden on the only piece of land he’s got: his grandad’s old pickup. Once the mobile garden begins to sprout, viewers are trucked across New York to see the city’s funkiest urban farms, and to find out if America’s largest city can learn to feed itself. Blending serious exposition with serious silliness, Truck Farm entreats viewers to ponder the future of urban farming, and to consider whether sustainability needs a dose of whimsy to be truly sustainable.

Film will begin when the sun goes down and the breeze kicks in, so please bring your own seating, be it a blanket, lawn chair or friend. Space is limited so RSVP is required: anneh@slowfoodaustin.org.

wine and cheese pairing, 6/8/2011

Date: Wednesday June 8th, 7pm – 9pm
Location: 413 Ridgewood Rd., Austin, TX 78746
Ticket Price and Purchasing: $50 http://antonellischeeseandbandolwines.eventbrite.com/
RSVP: karlal@slowfoodaustin.org

Slow Food Austin’s Wine and Cheese pairing featuring wines from the Bandol region of France and cheeses from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop. The evening will also include light charcuterie courtesy of Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due and bread from Texas French Bread. Wine Purchase forms will be available from The Austin Wine Merchant.

The pairing will be held at 413 Ridgewood, one of the first projects designed and built by notable architect Jay Hargrave who founded the architecture and construction firm Cottam Hargrave.

Space is limited. Advance ticket Purchase Required: http://antonellischeeseandbandolwines.eventbrite.com

happy hour: springdale farm, 5/19/2011

Date: Thursday May 19th, 6pm – sunset
Location: Springdale Farm 755 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78702
RSVP: karlal@slowfoodaustin.org

Springdale Farm

You are cordially invited to join Slow Food Austin for our monthly Third Thursday Happy Hour at Springdale Farm. Owners Glenn and Paula Foore will show us around their beautiful urban farm that is sure to be looking gorgeous. Guests will be able to sip on spririted creations from Garrett Mikell of Peche, courtesy of local distiller, Treaty Oak and wines from one of our generous local distributors. Tantalizing treats fresh from Springdale Farm will be served up al fresco by Brandy Gibbs owner of Fine Home Dining. We hope to have music and will share more details when that is arranged.

We ask for a $15.00 per person donation which will cover beverages, food and music. Music will be provided by the Skillet Heads.

Please note: This is a family friendly evening so children get in free.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit Slow Food Austin to support our local programs.
Lawn Chairs, bug spray and blankets encouraged.Hope to see y’all there!

Treaty Oak

Fine Home Dining

farm tour: pure luck goat dairy farm, 5/15/2011

Date: Sunday May 15th, 11 am – 2 pm
Location: Pure Luck, Dripping Springs

Pure Luck

Slow Food Austin heads to Dripping Springs for a rare opportunity – an inside look at Pure Luck Farm and Dairy. This 100-goat Central Texas gem has been producing nationally award-winning goat cheeses for many years, and if you’ve perused any Austin cheese case worth its salt, you’ve seen their signature herb or pepper-crusted creamy chevre. Pure Luck no longer offers tours to the general public, so we’re in, well, luck! Tastings and a little something to take home are included in the ticket price. Antonelli’s Cheese Shop is supporting this tour and will contribute some tasty items as well. This one will go fast, so RSVP quickly to BetsyL@slowfoodaustin.org.

slow session: the science of bread making, 5/9/2011

Date: Monday, May 9th, 7pm-9pm
Location: Habitat Suites, 500 East Highland Mall Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752
RSVP: anneh@slowfoodaustin.org

Slow Food Presents…The Science of Bread Making

Science of Bread MakingBread comes in thousands of forms, from fluffy brioche to dense Armenian lavash. They all begin the same way – a mixture of milled grains and liquids. But it is how we combine these basic ingredients that results in a bread with big airy crumbs or a heavy compact consistency. In this Slow Session we will explore the science of bread making with CIA trained baker and Slow Food board member Hannah Casparian. This is an excellent opportunity to perfect your bread making skills and expand your knowledge of the basics such as bread leaveners, gluten development, and rising times. You also get to sample some of the breads discussed and we will end with a Q&A.

This event is free and open to everyone in the community. Please send an RSVP to anneh@slowfoodaustin.org.

happy hour: tecolote farm, 4/21/2011

Date: Thursday, April 21 6 pm – sunset
Location: Tecolote Farm, Decker Lake Rd. Manor, TX 78653
Music by the Skillet Heads
Directions below
RSVP: karlal@slowfoodaustin.org

Tecolote Farm

If you haven’t made it to one of our farm happy hours, you are definitely missing out!  Be sure to come out this coming Thursday, April 21st 6pm-sunset to Tecolote Farm on Decker Lane.  We will enjoy wine from Ambiente and beer from one of our local breweries.  Appetizers sourced directly from Tecolote Farm will will be served al fresco!

We request a $10 CASH donation to cover the cost of food and drinks.  Proceeds from the Happy Hour will go to Slow Food Austin to support our local programs.

Lawn chairs and closed-toe shoes are encouraged.

You don’t want to miss this fantastic happy hour with delicious food, toddies and local tunes by Skillet Heads featuring Jerry, Joe, and Jay on the guitar, banjo and fiddle.

DIRECTIONS TO TECOLOTE FARM:Location Details and Parking

To get to Tecolote Organic Farm from central Austin: Take MLK east out of town. MLK becomes FM 969 at 183. Go east on MLK/969 about 8 miles past 183. You’ll cross Decker Lane  (the road to the rodeo), FM 973, and the new toll road. When you are entering a wide, right-hand curve and leaving the developed area take the first left after the Exxon gas station, it’s Taylor Lane. Immediately turn left again on Decker Lake Road and go half a mile. We’re the first mailbox/driveway on the left: 16301. Come s l o w l y up the driveway (no dust clouds, please), then park in the grass across the driveway from our house, just off the drive, next to the farm crew’s cars. Sundays are harvest days for our Monday CSA deliveries, so the farm will be in action. Please make sure cars are not blocking any thoroughfares.

Ambiente

slow session: bee keeping 101, 4/11/2011

Date: Monday April 11th, 7pm – 9pm
Location: Habitat Suites 500 East Highland Mall Boulevard Austin, Tx 78752
RSVP: anneh@slowfoodaustin.org

Bee KeepingSlow Food Presents…Bee Keeping 101

Wannabee a beekeeper? Are you a newbee?
Then this is the Slow Food Session to attend!

Slow Food has bee fever and given the number of requests for this class so do you! Join us for a special evening in which we will explore the amazing craft of beekeeping with Brandon Fehrenkamp.

Brandon is a self taught bee-keeper who has been refining his bee expertise for close to a decade. This Slow Session is designed to answer your
questions about beekeeping and to give you the how-to on getting a colony established at home.

This event is free and open to everyone in the community so spread the word and bee a part of the movement by sending an RSVP to
anneh@slowfoodaustin.org.