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6.16.10 Farm to Fork: A Panel Discussion About How We Get The Food We Eat
Whether you've built your own root cellar, or you're pretty certain that oranges come from Cambridge, this evening has something for everyone. Learn about the local food scene in your own hometown from an expert group of passionate panelists. We've got farmers, chefs, grocers, and food advocates. We've got something for everyone and plenty of time afterwards for you to ask questions and learn more about all the ways you can connect with local food and community in Boston.
You'll walk away inspired by what's possible! Meet the panelists:
John Lee of Allandale Farms, President and General Manager of Allandale Farm, a centuries-old family farm in the Boston-Brookline line. They grow a wide variety of heirloom and hybrid vegetables for their farmstand, CSA and other markets. They use organic methods but are not certified.
Private chef, JJ Gonson, has spent her whole life observing, tasting and studying food. She has worked in restaurants as a pastry chef and cook, as well as cooking privately. In addition to running Cuisine En Locale, she teaches a variety of classes at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education, and does kitchen consultation for clients looking to upgrade their cooking environments.
Jeff Morin, Manager of City Feed, has over 15 years experience in the food industry with over 10 years in kitchens ranging from casual to fine dining. Upon moving from Florida to Boston 8 years ago, he was immediately captivated by the localvore movement and the abundance of seasonal New England ingredients offered by the area's small independent farmers. For the past 3 1/2 years he has moved from the kitchen to the grocery store as the General Manager for CityFeed and Supply in Jamaica Plain where his passion for food, community, and local products is brought to life.
Willow Blish is volunteer co-leader of the Boston chapter of Slow Food, which works to ensure transparency from farm to table, encouraging sustainable farming practices, protection of biodiversity and enjoyment of food. In her 'day job' in fitness & wellness, she educates clients about the importance of knowing where one's food has come from. Additionally, Willow recently began working with Slow Money, an organization dedicated to finding ways to bring money 'back down to earth', financing small food enterprises and keeping money in local economies.
The evening will be moderated by Drew Love, FRESH's Event Coordinator for Boston and Intern for the Real Food Challenge.
Tickets: $10 At this event, you will receive a free voucher to see FRESH at the Brattle Theatre June 18-23.
The Farm to Fork Discussion Panel is co-sponsored by Slow Food BU.
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LocationBoston University's Sargent College
635 Commonwealth Ave., Room 101
Boston, MA 02215
United States
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| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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