It seems that new markets are just popping up everywhere and we hope that it certainly continues. Beginning this June, Malta is expected to open a market on town-owned land between the Malta Community Center and the Just Meat & Deli Market. The market is said to be open on Tuesdays, from 3pm-6pm until October. Read more
Annual Meeting, Beer & Cheese Tasting and Film Screening at Brown’s Brewing Co Revolution Hall Troy, NY Our annual meeting will be hosted at Revolution Hall in Troy on April 21st at 5pm followed by a fundraiser hosted by Brown’s Brewing co. Enjoy a very special pairing of Brown’s Ales & Lagers with local cheeses, meats Read more
On April 21st Brown’s Brewery and Revolution Hall will be hosting a delicious event in Troy, New York. Slow Food Saratoga Region was honored to accept an invitation to be a part of the night. Not only will there be a local, beer, cheese, meats, and sweets tasting, but in addition a screening of the Read more
Our population is constantly growing. Our land available for food production is constantly disappearing. Soon, most of us will live in urban centers. So, as in so many other areas of life, there is a search for potential future alternatives. Already we’ve seen farms on roofs and in trucks; now vertical farming has a turn Read more
Local food is such an important aspect of any place. It has the power to unite a community of people with the food that sustains them. For those of us who live in Saratoga we are truly lucky to have a thriving market that provides us with wonderful and delicious local food. We are so Read more
Michele Owens, of Saratoga Springs and Salem, NY, has published a new book on gardening: “Grow the Good Life: Why a Vegetable Garden Will Make you Happy, Healthy, and Wise.” Anybody committed to culinary creativity, environmental consciousness, and cutting down on trips to the supermarket should keep reading. In her book, Owens describes the rewards, Read more
Check out Field Goods; an organization that connects local farms with individuals seeking local food. Watch the video, A Trip with Field Goods, to gain a better understanding about this local food delivery service based in Athens, NY!
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way of getting your fresh, local food that has recently become popular. Those farms with CSAs offer “shares” for purchase to their customers; shares often include seasonal vegetables and other farm products. So why should you love your neighborhood CSA? Well, first of all: fresh food and new food. Read more
Country Masala Cooking with Suvir Saran Saturday, February 25th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Battenkill Kitchen Join celebrity chef and Top Chef Master, Suvir Saran of Hebron as he teaches us how to cook country food with everyday practicality, global flavor and panache. Chef Saran’s travels take him to every corner of Read more
A legal petition (Docket # FDA-2011-P-0723-0001/CP) has been filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by our partners at Just Label Itcalling on the FDA to label genetically engineered (GE) foods. Click to add your name to the over 500,000 petition signers. Click Here to Sign the Petition Learn more about genetically modified foods
Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.
Food is a common language and has the power to bring people together. Slow Food Saratoga not only envisions a world in which all people have food that is good for them and the planet, but also aims to unite our community through the local food and growers that sustain us.
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