Want to get involved with helping brainstorm, implement and run events and activities with Slow Food East Bay?  If so, come join us for an evening of discussion next Wednesday, February 15th at 7:30pm. No pressure and no promises needed – just some good ideas, some good energy and the interest in furthering the Slow Food cause!
We’ll be meeting at a private home in North Berkeley – address will be released to those that RSVP.  Email Willow if you’d like to be included!

The Return of the Tofu Making Class
Since last year’s was such a success, we’ve finagled our way into Hodo Soy’s test kitchen for another round!
Join us Tuesday, February 21st from 6:00 to 9:00pm at Hodo Soy Beanery, 2923 Adeline Street in Oakland, for an evening of tofu exploration with founder and tofu master Minh Tsai.
The night begins as we fill our tummies with a spread of Minh and Hodo Soy’s wonderful food while Minh introduces us to all things tofu.  He will discuss the fascinating story of tofu in America, …

Save the Date!  Plan to join us THURSDAY JANUARY 26th for a general meeting of the Slow Food East Bay community.  We’ll kick off at 6:30pm with a potluck meal and then roll into a more structured meeting from 7:00 to 8:00 with time for last-minute chatting until around 8:30pm.
On the agenda?  A little Slow Food background, some talk of the future of the movement…  And most importantly, discussing local plans for 2012.  What would you like to see Slow Food East Bay do this year?  How should we participate in …

Join us once again at Mariquita Farm in Hollister! Stroll along fields of organic, colorful tomatoes (and yes, we mean colorful – Cherokee Purple and maybe some Cherokee Green, Pink and Yellow Brandywine; Striped German; Beefsteak; San Marzano; and both Dry-Farmed and Irrigated Principe Borghese), pick your own haul at $0.75 per pound! But wait, there is more, this year, we will also have Padron and Friarelli Peppers for picking at $2.00 per pound, and sweet and hot peppers available for purchase. End your day at Mariquita Farm by bringing …

Think tofu dishes are bland and boring? Getting tired of making the same tofu dishes at home? Join us for a tasty and fun evening at Hodo Soy where we learn about the many creative ways to cook tofu.  Minh Tsai, the founder of Hodo Soy Beanery will show us how to work with tofu in traditional and non-traditional ways.  This versatile class is designed for both people who are new to using tofu and seasoned cooks that are looking for new ways to use soy products.  After learning how …