Kitchen Co-op: a series of communal cooking gatherings

“Many hands makes light work” – John Heywood

The Kitchen Co-op is a series of gatherings designed to make weekly meal preparation a shared endeavor. Many of us often cook in isolation, for our own families, and as part of a private ritual. However, historically cooking has been central to the life of a community. The revival of communal bread ovens, canning parties, and food swaps are evidence of the desire to reclaim the communal nature of food.

We invite you to participate in the Kitchen Co-op. Gatherings will focus on making collaborative seasonal meals, introducing traditional culinary practices, and supporting community interaction. Meal preparation will be lead by chef Nicole Lo Bue. Participants are expected to bring seasonal organic ingredients from their gardens or the store to contribute. During each session, we will create two meals for particpants to take home.

Childcare will be available for a limited number of children ages 2 and up for an additional fee. Christina Derocher, a Waldorf trained teacher and experienced nanny, will be on hand to lead children in parallell activities. An outing to a nearby park and a snack will be included.

To sign up please register via paypal.

CRITTER presents: Eat Bug Eat!

3-5PM 10/24/09

A tasting of edible insect foods grown in and around San Francisco. I have eaten quite a few different kinds of insects in my life, and feel that the tastiest are fried wax moth larvae, which have the flavor and texture of crispy bacon! Thus, CRITTER will be offering a tasting of Taquitos Gusanos, made with freshly made tortillas, and served with mead, a fermented beverage made from honey. Live music and a surprise additional insect dish will accompany this delicious event!  To attend, please RSVP to crittersalon AT gmail.com with “eat bugs” in the subject line, your name, and the number of guests you’ll be bringing.

Planting the City: Supplanting the Pavement

THE STUDIO FOR URBAN PROJECTS presents

Planting the City: Supplanting the Pavement
Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm (note date change)
at the Studio for Urban Projects
3579 17th St., San Francisco (located between Dolores & Guerrero)

Planting the City is a series of panel discussions, film screenings, and printed collections exploring how the groundswell of interest in sidewalk planting, urban farming and community gardening are reshaping the city. See our upcoming events page for future programs.

Suplanting the Pavement is the first of two panel discussions moderated by New York Times writer Allison Arieff. It explores the strategies underlying sidewalk greening. From urban beautification, traffic calming, and rain water diversion to reclaiming roadway for pedestrian usage, these projects seek to enliven the public sphere. Participants include Jane Martin of Plant*SF, Gillian Gillett of Greening Guerrero, John Bela of Rebar, and Andres Power, the Project Manager of SF Pavement to Parks Program.

Please join us.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to: rsvp@studioforurbanprojects.org
Suggested donation $5-$15.

Kitchen Co-op: a series of communal cooking gatherings

“Many hands makes light work” – John Heywood

The Kitchen Co-op is a series of gatherings designed to make weekly meal preparation a shared endeavor. Many of us often cook in isolation, for our own families, and as part of a private ritual. However, historically cooking has been central to the life of a community. The revival of communal bread ovens, canning parties, and food swaps are evidence of the desire to reclaim the communal nature of food.

We invite you to participate in the Kitchen Co-op. Gatherings will focus on making collaborative seasonal meals, introducing traditional culinary practices, and supporting community interaction. Meal preparation will be lead by chef Nicole Lo Bue. Participants are expected to bring seasonal organic ingredients from their gardens or the store to contribute. During each session, we will create two meals for particpants to take home.

Childcare will be available for a limited number of children ages 2 and up for an additional fee. Christina Derocher, a Waldorf trained teacher and experienced nanny, will be on hand to lead children in parallell activities. An outing to a nearby park and a snack will be included.

To sign up please register via paypal.