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Food Fairs and Holiday Dishes

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I’m flogging 3 upcoming events. Please drop by the Food Fairs and say Hi.

 #####  SUN NOV 4, 2pm – 5pm  #####
FOOD FAIR at GIA Kitchens, 955 Mackubin Ave, St. Paul (a warehouse near Dale & Front Ave). Taste the newest food trends in the Twin Cities and discover local products. Free samples!  See this new spacious commercial kitchen where I’m a brand new tenant!   This event will be repeated on Sun Dec 2nd, 2pm – 5pm.

Besides me, you can meet creators offering: Gluten Free Pizza Crusts & Rolls  by Zen Gluten Free; Gluten Free Muffins & Breads by Brody 579; Gluten Free Baking Mixes & Waffle Cones by Thrive; Gluten Free Granola by Barnstormer; Gluten Free Cheese Rolls by Sweet Fusion Bakery; Gluten Free Cookies and Scones by Dana’s Gluten Free; Gluten Free bars and bread made with ancient grains by Thuro Bread; Stroopwaffles by Proper People; Spicy Feta Cheeses by Philia Foods; Locally sourced, Organic Ice Cream by Sweet Science Ice Cream; Cake Pops by Raspberry Bird.     Call (651)379-4809 for questions about event.

#### WED NOV 7th, 6.30-9pm ####
My next cooking class, “Healthful Holiday Entrees & Sides” at Robbinsdale Middle School,  6.30-9pm. Fee $45. Register at http://www.robbinsdaleareacommunityed.com/insight/registry/classinfo.asp?courseID=9954&catID=1119

Firecracker Slaw: the prettiest slaw you’ve EVER seen!

Here’s the description:

Offer stunning vegetarian & vegan dishes on your holiday table that satisfy both taste buds and also dietary preferences from diabetic and low-fat to dairy-free or gluten-free. These are great complements to traditional fixings, too.  You’ll make a Roasted Squash & Pepper Pie, Gorgeous Beet Slaw and Green Parsnip Soup. Please bring a knife and cutting board if you have one. Tracy will sharpen your knife during the class.

I’d appreciate it if you could forward this to friends & neighbors who may be interested! 

 

 #####  SAT NOV 10 9am – 12pm  #####

FREE Food Allergy Resource Fair at the Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins. The Resource Fair will feature allergy‐friendly food and product companies offering food samples, coupons and detailed information on product safety and benefits.  Kids’ craft table, silent auction, “Ask the Allergist” booth, too. Hosted by nonprofit organization Food Allergy Support Group of Minnesota FASGMN www.foodallergysupportmn.org  FFI 763‐220‐0289 .

Aunty Oxidant Coming Near You

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Tracy at MPS’ Farm 2 School community BBQ 9-21-12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aunty Oxidant is going to be all over the metro in the next 3 weeks, doing demos and teaching various classes. 

SAMPLING & DEMOS IN OCTOBER:

  • Sat Oct 13th, MN Food Assoc. Harvest Party, Marine-in-St-Croix (near Stillwater)
  • Sat Nov 3rd, GIA Kitchens Food Fair, St Paul.
  • Sat Nov 10th, Resource Fair, Food Allergy Support Group MN (FASGMN), Hopkins
    [Alas, demos at Farmers Markets are over, since the satellite markets will be closing soon. Boo hoo! ]

UPCOMING COOKING CLASSES — REGISTER NOW!

  • Oct-Nov: basics with teens of St Paul East Side Boys & Girls Club, thru Free Arts MN program.
  • Oct 29th, Meatless Monday Garden Supper, at Harvest Moon Co-op, Long Lake.
  • Nov 3rd, Healthful Holiday Sides, at Inver Grove Hts Community & Fitness Center.
  • Nov 7th, Healthful Holiday Sides, Robbinsdale Community Ed at Robbinsdale Middle School.

I’ll be posting more details about these events and classes shortly.

Meanwhile, I just had to share these great photos I received today of me, handing out samples at last month’s Farm 2 School Community BBQ hosted by Mpls Public Schools’ Dept of Culinary & Nutrition Services. (See Sep blog posts.) Since Aunty Oxidant has no sidekick*, I rarely get photos of myself despite doing these events all the time.

Pic #1: prepping samples of Blanched Carrot & Kale Salad in Orange Ginger Vinaigrette. The other tray on left side displayed cups of Roast Ratatouille — on the table is the big tub I had brought.

Blanched Carrot & Kale Salad in Orange Ginger Vinaigrette. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free.

Pic #2: lovely close up of the beautiful, super-food Carrot Kale Salad. A perfect autumn side dish that keeps a week and can be extended w/ beans or quinoa, etc. See Recipe page.

[Thanks to MN Dept of Health and Family Support for the photos!]

 

 

 

 

*I did rope a friend into a sidekick gig once, and had her wear a giant 7 ft corn costume at the farmers’ market. It proved hard for her to hand out samples without knocking people on the head. Note to self: make smaller costumes.