May Events

May 1st: Mushroom Foraging

• Join us for a day of hunting the elusive morel mushroom at Flying J Farm in Johnstown, Ohio (outside of Columbus). The hunt starts at noon with a potluck to follow at 4PM. Please bring a dish with mushrooms in it to share. Contact Katie@slowfoodcincinnati.org if you are interested in carpooling.

May 1st: Cooking Demo at Granny’s Garden Plant Sale

• If you are staying in town on May 1st, be sure to visit Brigitte, our Education Chair, at Granny’s Garden Plant Sale as she will surely cook up something tasty! This is also a great way to support a wonderful organization. Visit www.grannysgardenschool.com for more information.

May 14th: Cheese & Beer Pairing – YUM!

• We all know that a good wine and cheese pairing can be an eye-opening experience...if done right. Though what about beer and cheese? Abbe Turner from Lucky Penny Farm and Grant McCracken, a Certified Ciceronetm, will tell us why beer & cheese deserves a place at your table and keys to pairing them effectively. The cost is $15 for Slow Food USA member and $20 for non-members which includes 5 beer and cheese tastings. Only those 21 or over are allowed. Space is limited so please email Laura at events@slowfoodcincinnati.org to RSVP by May 1st.

May 23rd: Vista Grande Ranch Buffalo Farm Tour and Cookout

• If you want to learn more about the meat that you consume, this is a perfect opportunity. Learn how animals are raised humanely and without the use of antibiotics or hormones. We will meet at a state park beforehand for a delicious cookout featuring Vista Grande buffalo. The cookout starts at 11AM and the tour will last from 1PM – 3PM. There will be a nominal fee to cover the cost of the food and space is limited so please email Laura at events@slowfoodcincinnati.org to RSVP by May 10th.