Weekly Food Events

Before we get into the food events this week, I just wanted to thank everyone who came out to watch our TEDx Manhattan screening this past Saturday. The event went really well, and lots of great information was shared. If you didn’t get a chance to come, be sure to look for the TEDx talks when they are posted on the internet. Cheers!

~Haylley Johnson

Wednesday (January 25)
‘Food and You: Stories to Live By’

Professor of dance and environmental studies Andrea Olsen and Middlebury student Sabina Holloway lead a workshop and discussion.

7pm. Franklin Environmental Center. Hillcrest, Middlebury College. Middlebury. Free.
Brownell Library Dine & Discuss Potluck Series

Attendees discuss Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival by Dean King — a story about shipwrecked soldier who are sold into slavery in Africa. A dinner of African cuisine accompanies the discussion.
6–8:30pm. Brownell Library. Essex Junction. Free.

Thursday (January 26)

Vermont Dairy Farmers Appreciation Banquet

It’s time to celebrate Vermont dairy! A buffet dinner is served by The Abbey in honor of Vermont dairy farmers as The Vermont’s Highest-Quality-Milk award winners, Finley Award recipient, and Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year are recognized.

12–2pm. Champlain Valley Exposition. Essex Junction. $10; space is limited. Please preregister by calling Nathan Miller at 802-545-2320 or emailing kettletop@gmavt.net.
A Mosaic of Flavors

Suhad Murad introduces Iraqi cuisine, from sweet biryani to semolina cake. Her recipes will be featured in the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program’s soon-to-come cookbook.

6–7:30pm at Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes School in Burlington. Free. Please preregister here.

http://www.citymarket.coop/news/calendar

Argentine Wine Pairing and Dinner

Leandro Lowi — US Export Manager and Brand Ambassador for Santa Julia Winery — will pair wine with six courses of Argentinian cuisine. 100% of the proceeds go to the Intervale Center.

6pm. The Skinny Pancake. Burlington. $65 plus tax and tip. Reservations required — call 802-540-0188.
Friday (January 27)

Pharma Foodie: Foods to Boost Immunity

Chef-Instructor Nina Lesser-Goldsmith and Nutritionist Kim Evans show you what recipes will help you fight chronic diseases. Chicken soup anyone?

5:30–8pm. Healthy Living. South Burlington. $20. Please preregister here.

http://healthylivingmarket.com/events/pharma-foodie-foods-to-boost-immunity/

Farmer Appreciation Day

Some more farmer appreciation this week! First dairy and now all types. Free skiing and snowboarding for farmers, and there is even a ski race.

9am–4pm. Jay Peak Resort. Jay. Three free tickets per farm.

Saturday (January 28)

Annual Chili-Tasting Event

Live music and a cash bar accompany the opporutnity to taste more than 12 differnet types of chili.  Event raises funds for the NorShaft Lions Community Improvement Fund.

11:30am–2:30pm. Vermont Arts Exchange. Sage Street Mill. North Bennington. $6 suggested donation for five three-ounce tastings.
Chinese New Year’s Banquet & Auction

Chefs Chet Briggs and Henry Huang whip up a delicious Chinese feast to kick off the New Year.

5–9pm. Knights of Columbus Hall. Barre. $25.
Nutrition Trivia Game

Liz Dana, Champlain Valley Agency on Aging’s AmeriCorps member, leads trivia to let seniors show off their knowledge of healthy food facts.

10am. Fairfax Community Library. Fairfax. Donations accepted.

Sunday (January 29)

The Pennywise Pantry

If you haven’t gotten a chance to attend a Pennywise Pantry yet, now is your chance. Shoppers are taken on a store tour during which they are shown how to keep a kitchen stocked healthily for cheap.

10–11am. City Market. Burlington. Free. Please preregister here.

http://www.citymarket.coop/news/calendar

Monday (January 30)

Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis

Using simple introductory assessment techniques distilled from Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western herbal medicine, participants get to analyze the functions of their digestive tract and the degree of internal tension by examining their pulse and tongue. Discussion led by herbalist Guido Masé.

5–6pm. City Market. Burlington. Free. Please preregister here.

http://www.citymarket.coop/news/calendar

Tuesday (January 31)

Go Vegan!

Demo coordinator Gerda Lederer shows you how being vegan can be done with ease and a dash of creativity. Attendees can taste soy sausage casserole, tofu egg salad and black-rice coconut pudding.

5:30–8pm. Healthy Living. South Burlington. $20. Please preregister here.

http://healthylivingmarket.com/events/go-vegan/

Kids in the Kitchen

Tasty frozen popsicles are on the menu. Kids can make their own dessert. Can anyone else hardly wait for summer?

3:30–4:30pm. Healthy Living. South Burlington. $20 per child; free for an accompanying adult. Please preregister here.

http://healthylivingmarket.com/events/kids-in-the-kitchen-zoku-pops/