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It’s a celebration! Join us for our first “Spring Convivium” fundraiser at Shango on May 29

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Lauren Newkirk Maynard

Springtime in Western New York is always an awakening of the senses. Slow Food Buffalo Niagara invites friends new and old to share in the tastes of the season at its “Spring Convivium: A Western New York celebration of local … Continue reading →

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Save the Date: Spring Dinner on May 29

Posted on May 7, 2013 by arthur

Slow Food Buffalo Niagara will hold a spring dinner open to all members and friends on Wednesday, May 29, in Shango Bistro & Wine Bar, 3260 Main Street, Buffalo. Chef/owner Jim Guarino is planning a special five-course dinner featuring items … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ dirty: Composting 101 on April 29 at Curly’s

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Lauren Newkirk Maynard

For the final Last Monday of the Month Speakers Program before our summer break, we welcome two speakers on April 29 to cover the ins and outs of composting! Nicole Dionne, a local compost enthusiast who is working to help … Continue reading →

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“Super Seeds” program set for March 25

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Lauren Newkirk Maynard

Spring is on our doorstep, and as temperatures start to climb gardeners turn their thoughts to what to plant. Green thumbs of all skill and experience levels are invited to attend a program on “Super Seeds” as part of Slow … Continue reading →

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Sorting Out Our Cooking Oils

Posted on March 5, 2013 by arthur

Not all cooking oils are created equal. And they are not interchangeable when it comes to cooking, nor do they come with the same risks and health benefits. Those are some of the takeaways offered by our speakers – Registered … Continue reading →

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February 25 meeting to focus on cooking oils

Posted on February 7, 2013 by arthur

If you think all cooking oils are created equal, we suggest you make plans to attend the next meeting of Slow Food Buffalo Niagara at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 25, at D’Avolio Olive Oils and Vinegars, 5409 Main St., Williamsville. … Continue reading →

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A “sweet” launch for our chapter

Posted on January 30, 2013 by arthur

Our inaugural meeting on Jan. 28 was “sweet” on several levels. We were honored to have a world-class professional beekeeper – Geri Hens of Hens Honey Bee Farm in Pendleton – as our guest speaker. More than 30 people were … Continue reading →

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First meeting of 2013 set for Monday, Jan. 28

Posted on January 13, 2013 by arthur

Professional beekeeper Geri Hens will address a meeting of Slow Food Buffalo Niagara at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, in Frizlen Group Architects, 257 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo. Hens is the owner of Hens Honey Bee Farm in Pendleton, the … Continue reading →

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On the eve of the Mayan flip

Posted on December 21, 2012 by amanda

On this last day of the Mayan calendar, I thought we could take time to invest a little in the future by looking to the past. I’m sure the ancient Mayans never imagined that the corn that they had grown … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Terra Madre Day on Dec 10th!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by amanda

An international Slow Food holiday is upon us; Terra Madre Day is celebrated worldwide with the goal of bringing together communities and their local food sources. This December 10th make an effort to consider how far your food has traveled … Continue reading →

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