26 March 2011
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On February 9, 2011, as part of its Visions and Voices initiative, the University of Souther California hosted a conversation among Evan Kleiman, Michael Pollan, and Eric Schlosser that covered a number of perennial and current food issues: legislation including … Continue reading
9 January 2011
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To start off 2011, the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market quarterly panel will address a topic of great interest to many Slow Food Los Angeles members and friends: urban homesteading. Urban dwellers are going beyond gardens and edible landscaping to produce … Continue reading
22 October 2010
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Mark Bittman, known to New York Times readers as The Minimalist, has turned his attention in recent years to the question of how to reduce one’s carbon footprint and waistline without sacrificing taste and pleasure. It can be done! A … Continue reading
10 August 2010
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The next quarterly library panel discussion is coming up, and the Santa Monica Farmers’ Markets are bringing together local farmers and chefs to discuss the concept of being a “conscientious carnivore.” Many farmers are raising animals for meat and dairy … Continue reading
12 June 2010
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Evan Kleiman, whom many of you know from Good Food, Angeli Caffe, and as the founder of Slow Food Los Angeles (back in the day before Slow Food USA existed!), has put out a call to help her and the … Continue reading
12 March 2010
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Chris Taylor has alerted us that his documentary, Food Fight, will be screened as part of the “Something to Talk About” documentary film series, a unique independent series of films that are meant to provoke conversation about positive change in … Continue reading
3 November 2009
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Thanks to Laura Avery and Jodi Low for a reminder about another in the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market Library Panel Series: “Eating the Whole Farm”: When: Thursday, November 5, 2009 beginning at 7:00pm Where: Santa Monica Public Library, Main Library, … Continue reading
12 October 2009
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Since the beginning of summer, Evan Kleiman has been baking a pie a day, and her posts and tweets about her successes and learning experiences have ignited the interest and creativity of many home bakers. At this event, home cooks … Continue reading
28 August 2009
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Evan Kleiman’s “Good Food” on KCRW is a favorite of Slow Food Los Angeles members and friends for timely information on good, clean, and fair food in and around the city. Don’t forget to tune in tomorrow morning at 11:00am … Continue reading
1 July 2009
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The ALOUD lecture series at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library continues to provide free and fascinating lectures, and they have just announced a program that will be of interest to Slow Food Los Angeles members and friends. Novella … Continue reading
1 October 2006
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Join the Social Action Committee of Slow Food Los Angeles for an afternoon discussion about food politics and sustainable solutions for community food security at the Edible Estates Headquarters & Workshop. Speakers will include Fritz Haeg, founder of Edible Estates; … Continue reading
12 August 2006
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Our friends at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market have alerted us that they will host their annual Peak of Summer Tomato Festival on August 20, 2006 during the normal market hours (8:00am-1:00pm). This annual event, featured in 2004 on PBS’ “Visiting … Continue reading