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Charcuterie Class {Birthday Giveaway}

Rachel — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Ever wondered how to make bacon? Why nitrites/nitrates are sometimes used? Do you enjoy making meat jokes?

I will cover all this and more in my Charcuterie Class on October 18 at Wild Goose Creative, the last of my Preserving Series. Participants get to go home with tasting samples in their belly and a few fresh sausages to boot.

One lucky reader can win a place at the meaty table! Just leave a comment below with your favorite cured meat product.

Giveaway Details

The winner will receive free entry to the October 18 Preserving Class at Wild Goose Creative in Columbus, Ohio. Class time is 6:30-8:30 pm, value $35. Transportation to and from class is the responsibility of the winner.

Contest entries close at 12:01 AM EST on Friday, October 14, 2011. One winner will be selected with random.org. The winner will have 24 hours to respond to email notification to claim their entry. Only one comment per person please.

Disclosure: I am personally sponsoring this giveaway.

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Bites October 2011

Rachel — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:24:51 +0000

Dig in with your knife and fork – early October serves up a full plate of Columbus food news!

1. Local Foods Week starts Friday with a happy hour at restaurants around the city benefiting Local Matters. Festivities continue October 1 – 8 with events as diverse as an urban farming forum at the Wex to local drink tasting at House Wine to the culminating Harvest Dinner and Ball and Market to Market ride. Head over to the Eat Local Ohio site to find the activities that match your calendar and budget.

2. Local radio station WCBE turned 55 on Monday. Happy Birthday 90.5! A documentary about their history will be screened on Monday October 10 from 5:30-8:30 at Shadowbox. Notable for promoting local music and events, WCBE is also host to Foodcast, a radio show about all things edible in Columbus. Tune in at 2:01 on Saturdays or listen to archives and read notes on the Foodcast website.

3. Carole at ChopSizzlePop is seeking interview questions for her newest blog feature, “Ask the Chef”. The first “chef” (who claims he is just a home cook) is Cleveland native Michael Ruhlman. I submitted my question; head over to the ChopSizzlePop page to ask yours.

4. Columbus Underground celebrates their 10th anniversary of being the go-to source for independent online news this October. Walker and company have scheduled a slew of celebratory events including new flavor launches from Sugardaddy’s and Vienna Ice Cafe listed on the 10th anniversary messageboard thread. Huge kudos to the CU team for featuring the best of Columbus every day!

5. Franklin Park’s Hungry Planet exhibition and events continue in October with a Live-fire demo October 2, food truck court on October 9 and Wednesday ‘Food for Thought’ lecture series.

6. The latest art exhibition at Brother’s Drake is Yummy! an explosion of food and art. The opening reception is this Saturday, October 1 from 7-11 pm featuring nosh from local and independent folks and a raffle benefiting Mid Ohio Food Bank. The exhibit will continue through October 23.

7. Celebrate Local, a pop-up holiday shop featuring Ohio produced foods and gifts, opens Saturday. The non-profit store will be located in the former Harry and David store at Easton. Tomorrow, I’ll post a preview of the Celebrate Local.

I must apologize in advance for light posting over the next week. I am teaching four classes in the next seven days and will celebrate my own birthday on the 9th. You can see me in person at the Family Pasta and Sauce class this Sunday or the Applicious Culinary class on Thursday October 6. Contact me to register for either.

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Country Living Fair 2011

Rachel — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:38:53 +0000

I presented an apple cooking demonstration at the Country Living Fair on the Ohio Village campus this morning. Enough people asked for a review that I’m providing a quick one today for those who want to visit Saturday or Sunday.

The Fair is organized by Country Living magazine and reflects their aesthetic for earthy, farm decor and crafts. Vendors of such items are positioned throughout the location. Many Ohio Village buildings are open, housing appraisals, magazine subscription sales, and demonstrations. Caterers, food trucks, Jeni’s and farms sell food ranging from typical fair fare to more upscale and local dishes.

Children can explore the grounds of the Village, watch artisan demonstrations, and play with Victorian era games. They will likely not enjoy visiting vendor booths where breakables are tempting and space is confined.

The Fair was very crowded by the time I left at 1 pm on Friday afternoon. With good weather predicted all weekend, I expect visitors will fill the cobblestone streets daily. I plan to take Lil back on Sunday morning early, hopefully before the bulk of guests arrive.

Country Living Fair Columbus 2011
Ohio Village
17th street exit off 71
Parking: $5, free for Ohio Historical Society members
Admission: $16/day or $20/weekend pass, includes admission to the Ohio Historical Center

Country Living Fair is also going to Atlanta and Austin this year. Visit the Country Living website Fair page for more details about additional locations.

Disclosure: In exchange for presenting at the fair, I received a stipend and weekend passes for me and my family. This profile was not expected, nor compensated for.

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Preserving at Wild Goose!

Rachel — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:00:58 +0000

In partnership with Wild Goose Creative, I am pleased to announce a new series of home preserving classes.

Join me on third Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 to preserve local fresh foods by freezing, canning, drying and curing. Each workshop will include hands on experience, tastings, recipes, and a sample to take home.

Schedule

6/21: Jam Canning - We will use a seasonal fruit to make jam and freeze berries. The basic water bath methods in this class are the same as those to can jelly or fresh fruit.

7/19: Tomatoes – What to do with an excess of tomatoes? I will teach how to make and can sauce, demonstrate dehydrating, and share recipes for canning-ready barbecue sauce and ketchup.

8/16: Pickling – Using traditional vinegar and lacto-fermented methods, we will create pickled cucumbers and peppers.

9/20: Apples – I will share my favorite ways to enjoy apples year round including dehydrating, canning applesauce, and storing long term.

10/18: Home Charcuterie – Learn how to make pancetta and bacon at home with no special tools or equipment. Alex and I will also demonstrate how to make sausage and sample a variety of home cured meats.

Pricing

We are offering several pricing options, starting at $30 per class. Choose the whole series and save over 10%.

Visit the Wild Goose Creative Preserving Series page to register. Class size is limited, so sign up today to fill your jars and freezer this summer!

Wild Goose Creative

Wild Goose Creative is about a lot of things. It’s about sustainable partnerships and artistic collaborations. It’s about giving artists resources and facilitating their work. It’s about creating a space for people to experience art and engage each other. Mostly, Wild Goose Creative is about building a vibrant community of people who care about art and who want to change the world.

The Wild Goose gallery and class space is located at 2491 Summit Street in Columbus, OH 43202, just north of Ohio State University campus.

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May Events: Plant Sales, Pecha Kucha, and More

Rachel — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:30:23 +0000

The growing season is beginning and gardening and eating events are blossoming too! Fill your calendar with local food events and your tummy will thank you later.

a backyard grape leaf unfurls

Farmer’s Markets
The Clintonville and North Market farmer’s markets begin this weekend, April 30. I defer to the very thorough list of markets on Columbus Underground for details about the many (yay!) other markets around the city.

Cook and Learn with Rachel
I will speak about knowing your food at Pecha Kucha Columbus Vol 17. Held on May 12 at Eartha Limited from 7-9 pm, I will join a handful of other presenters to show twenty slides and talk for twenty seconds about each. Truthfully, I’m out of my mind nervous to talk in front of the hundreds of people likely to show up. Come and support me, please? There’s free beer for your $2 donation…

Two of my May cooking classes at Franklin Park are already full. Sign up soon for the preschool Eggs class and look ahead to June’s Honey and Berries if you don’t want to be left out.

I have had requests for more canning and charcuterie classes. Email me if you are an interested party so I can get an idea of what kind of space I should reserve to spread the love of preserved food!

Plant Sales
Chadwick Spring Plant Sale – May 6 and 7 on Ohio State Campus. Trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, and garden supplies.

Biological Sciences Greenhouse Fundraiser – Preview May 2-4 (coupon required, print from link), general sale May 6. Annual flowers, veggies, and herbs.

Worthington Plant Fest – May 7. Heirlooms, annuals, and perennials including seedlings from our friends at Swainway Urban Farm.

Food and Dining
Tomorrow night, Thursday April 28, is the Capital Area Humane Society Celebrity Chef event. I will be there to chat up chefs and support one of my favorite charities! Tickets are available at the door for $60.

May 1 marks the first First Sunday at Jorgensen Farm. Each month will feature a farm market and farming activity suitable for families.

Saturday May 7 is the Spring 2011 Market to Market Ride including Columbus Crave at the Hills Market.

Slow Food Columbus is hosting a potluck on Mother’s Day, May 8, at Pleasantview Farm. Visit their events page for details.

On May 12, sadly opposite Pecha Kucha, Taste of Dine Originals hosts their annual chef’s tasting event at Grange Audubon Society.

Columbus Food Adventures premieres their Gluten Free Dessert Tour on May 14. On May 24 they will give a tour of historic restaurants, details TBA.

The Columbus Food Forum continues on May 16 at Wild Goose. Stay tuned to their facebook page for free event tickets.

Clean out your pantries for the first Cbus Food Swap on May 21 at Wild Goose!

The North Market’s annual fundraiser, the Apron Gala, is Saturday May 21.

What food related events did I miss? Comment and I’ll add them!

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Buy Tickets Today for the OEFFA Winter Warmer

Rachel — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:54:32 +0000

Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association is one of my favorite local foods groups in the state. They enable small farms to be certified organic, provide a great resource guide for consumers, hold informative farm tours, and run a great annual conference.

On Saturday January 22, OEFFA is hosting a casual conference benefit evening. Held at Wild Goose Creative from 7 – 9:30 pm, the Winter Warmer will give local food enthusiasts a chance to mingle, bid on locavore-friendly silent auction items, and nosh on hors d’oeuvres prepared by top Columbus chefs Kevin Caskey of Skillet; Rick Lopez of Knead; Kevin Malhame of Third and Hollywood; Jeffrey Potter of Fusion Café; Matt Prokopchek of Trattoria Roma, and John Skaggs of Two Caterers. Drinks will feature The Brothers Drake mead, Columbus Brewing Company beer, and hot chocolate prepared by the Global Gallery.

Tickets are just $30 each available online through the OEFFA website. Unfortunately I will be out of town for the event but I hope some of you attend and enjoy!

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2010 Summer of Food Events

Rachel — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:22:37 +0000

One could spend every weekend and many weeknights celebrating food in Columbus this summer. Here are my top picks for fun food events:

Ohio Food and Wine Festival – July 9 – 10 – I’m so bummed we’ll be in Canada during this great event at the North Market!

PB&Jazz Concert Series – Saturdays July 10, August 14, and September 11 – Free hour long kids concerts from 12 – 1 at the Topiary Park behind the Main Library. Bring your picnic lunch and a blanket.

Goodale Park Music Series Potlucks – Sundays July 11-August 22 – Bring a dish to a food blogger hosted potluck starting at noon, fab free music starts at 1. I’m hosting for the fo/mo/deep concert August 15!

Jazz and Ribs Fest - July 23 – 25 – always a blazing hot good time

Gardening Like The Forest - talks starting July 23 – Permaculture expert Dave Jacke will give talks and workshops hosted by OEFFA throughout the state in late July and early August. I’m attending the Columbus talk on July 30 at a minimum.

Too Many Cooks Canning Jam – August 1 – Rachel will be leading a jam making workshop at Wild Goose. $10 for a good time and jar of jam to take home!

Hill’s Kids Day – August 21 – Local vendors will present kid friendly activities complete with tasty samples, including a demonstration by Rachel.

Freshwater Farms Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival – September 17 – 19 – We went last year and had a blast. Ever pet a sturgeon? If you go to the Shrimp Fest, you can check that one off your bucket list.

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Local Foods and Gardening Events May 2010

Rachel — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:12:24 +0000

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The farmer’s market season is gearing up! Get out there and eat some delicious local foods!

Hounds in the Kitchen Events

Kids Cook requires pre-registration for a five week session beginning May 6. Currently the class is full but you may fill out the Registration Form for your 3 – 6 year old to be put on the wait list.

OpenHeartART Open House – May 8 from 3 – 8 pm, 270 W Lakeview 43202. Come play and register for summer camps, including a food camp lead by yours truly. More details on my Summer Special Events page.

Sprout Soup Day Camp Open House – May 15 from 11 am – 1 pm, 4310 N High St 43214. Enjoy some sample activities and register for Day Camps for kids ages 3 and up, including three weeks of Kids Cook camps. More details on my Summer Special Events page.

Not in May, but clear space on your calendar now! Hounds in the Kitchen Garden Hound Homestead Open House – Saturday June 5 from 11 am – 1 pm. Come tour our homestead and enjoy homemade backyard fresh tea and treats. Email Rachel for our address.

Farmer’s Market Opening Dates (hat tip to Columbus Foodie for starting the list!)

North Market Farmers Market: Saturdays starting May 1, 8 am
Clintonville Farmers Market: Saturdays starting May 1, 9 am – noon
Uptown Westerville Farmers Market: Wednesdays starting May 5 3 – 6 pm and Saturdays starting June 6 10 am – 1 pm
Worthington Farmers Market: Saturdays starting May 8, 9 am – noon
Pearl Alley Market: Tuesdays and Fridays starting May 18, 10:30 am – 2 pm
Dublin Farmers Market: Wednesdays starting May 19
Market at 15th and High: Thursdays starting May 27, 4 – 7 pm

Events hosted by others (in chronological order)

Market to Market Bicycle Adventure Saturday May 1. Eat breakfast at North or Hills market from 8 – 10 am, ride to the other market with stops at eco friendly booths along the way, and enjoy Jeni’s ice cream at the end of your ride. $15 registering in advance or $20 the day of.

Kahiki Day at The Hills Market Saturday May 1. Free taste of Kahiki 10 am – 3 pm, Kahiki dinner at 6 pm, $35, make reservations 614.846.3220 or e-mail manager@thehillsmarket.com.

The Hills Market Pancake Breakfasts Saturdays 8 – 10 am and Sundays 10 am – 1 pm starting May 1. Stack of pancakes, sausage and coffee for $5; also be serving $3 cocktails, as well.

Wild Goose Too Many Cooks Sunday May 2, 7 – 9 pm. Chef Matt Prokopchak from Trattoria Roma in Grandview will prepare samples of a 3 course meal prepared by Matt with ingredients sourced from the Clintonville Community Market.

Dine Originals Cooking Series Wednesday May 5, May 19, and May 26, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, North Market. $50.

Chadwick Arboretum Plant Sale Friday May 7, 7 am – 7 pm and Saturday May 8, 8 am – 3 pm. Offerings at the plant sale include heirloom vegetables, herbs, hostas and other perennials, annuals and tropicals, native plants, hanging baskets, unusual and dwarf conifers, rain garden plants, roses, as well as garden art and gifts for Mother’s Day. A comprehensive list of plants expected to be available at the sale is available on the arboretum’s website, http://chadwickarboretum.osu.edu.

Gahanna May Herb Day Saturday May 8 10 am – 9 pm. From demonstrations to herb sales, a gallery walk to kids activities, the Gahanna Herb Day has something for everyone.

Spring Plant Sale Saturday May 8 and Sunday May 9 10 am – 5 pm, Franklin Park Conservatory. Shop a variety of annuals and perennials.

Compost Series Saturdays May 15 – 29, times and cost vary, Franklin Park Conservatory. Join experts for Compost 101, Build your own vermicompost bin, and/or Using your compost.

Wood Fired Cooking Camp Saturday – Sunday May 15 – 16, Franklin Park Conservatory. Explore all forms of contemporary wood-fired cooking and use the most popular live-fire devices, specialty tools and cookware. $60 per day. Registration required.

Wild Goose Foodie Potluck Sunday May 16, 4 – 10 pm.

Intro to Raw Foods Saturday May 22, 10 am – 2 pm, Faire La Cuisine, Granville. $50.

Peas and Asparagus Cooking Class Sunday May 23, 1 – 3 pm Franklin Park Conservatory. Harvest in season produce and cook it in an interactive class. $50, register in advance.

Grillmaster’s Festival Saturday and Sunday May 29 – 30, North Market. There will be smoke, fire, and tasty grilled foods.

Do you have any events to add?

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Local Food and Gardening Events: April 2010

Rachel — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:12:38 +0000

Fresh produce and gardening weather are in full force this month. Enjoy them!

First up, Hounds in the Kitchen events:

Kids Cook every Thursday at Sprout Soup (4310 N High St) from 11:15 am – 12 pm.

Thursday, April 1 – Butter

Thursday, April 8 – Veggie Sushi

Thursday, April 15 – Lettuce

Thursday, April 22 – Earth Day Eats

Thursday, April 29 – Mint

Edible Container Gardening ~ Families or individuals will learn how to grow vegetables and herbs in pots by making a salad container garden to take home. Saturday April 17 from 2 – 3 p.m. at Sprout Soup. $20 per container which can be shared among a family. Please reserve your space by emailing Rachel.

I will also be leading a demonstration at the April 22 Earth Day celebration at Franklin Park. Details are TBA for my event, but the free celebration runs from 3 – 10 PM.

Events around town:

Food Inc showing, TODAY Thursday April 1, 9:30 pm, Studio 35, $5

Edible Columbus Arrival Party, Friday April 2, 6 – 7:30 pm, Hills Market

Columbus Winter Farmer’s Market, Saturday April 3 and 17, 10 am – 1 pm, First UU Church

Dine Original’s Chef Series Classes, Wednesdays April 7, 14, and 28, North Market, $50 per class.

Local Matters Open House, Thursday April 8, 6 – 8 pm.

EcoDublin Expo, Saturday April 10, 9 am – noon, Dublin Recreation Center

Fundamentals of Gardening series, Saturdays April 10 – 24, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Franklin Park Conservatory, $35 members, $45 non-members.

Don’t Be Afraid of Cooking with Tofu, Sunday April 11, 2 – 5 pm, Wild Goose Creative, $35 per person, details in link.

Earth Day Volunteering, Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18, various sites around town.

Earth Day Dinner, Tuesday April 20, 6:30 pm, Hills Market, $45 per person, follow link for reservations.

Earth Day Celebration, Thursday April 22, 3 – 10 pm, Franklin Park Conservatory, free!

If you know of an event that should be on this calendar, please leave a comment and I’ll add it to the list.

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April Kids Cooking Classes

Rachel — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:16:54 +0000

April has five Thursdays, which means five Kids Cook classes! Children aged 3 – 6 years can join me at Sprout Soup (4310 N High St) from 11:15 am – 12 pm. Here are the topics for April:

Thursday, April 1 – Butter

Thursday, April 8 – Veggie Sushi

Thursday, April 15 – Lettuce

Thursday, April 22 – Earth Day Eats

Thursday, April 29 – Mint

Each Kids Cook class costs $4 per child. We make at least two dishes together, taste them, and kids go home with a recipe card. All classes are nut and meat free. Allergies can be accommodated with advance notification to Rachel. RSVP is not required.

April’s special event is Edible Container Gardening! Families or individuals will learn how to grow vegetables and herbs in pots by making a salad container garden to take home. Saturday April 17 from 2 – 3 p.m. at Sprout Soup. $20 per container which can be shared among a family. Please reserve your space by emailing Rachel.

Last but not least (and not in April!) don’t forget about the Edible Urban Gardening class this coming Tuesday, March 30, at Greenovate (9 E. Second St) from 7 -8 pm. Free, no RSVP required.

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