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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Tastes & Tales of Terra Madre
DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for our bi-annual Tastes & Tales of Terra Madre dinner to celebrate Slow Food and our chapter’s delegates to Italy’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto! The evening will raise funds to send our delegates to Italy’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in 2024. \nBegin the evening by mingling with other guests overlooking Becky and Bill Foss’ vineyard\, savoring a selection of appetizers and enjoying a variety of Italian wines. \nThen peruse the treasures offered in a silent auction before sitting down for a three-course dinner accompanied by Sonoma County wines. \nBetween dinner courses\, we will hear from those who attended Terra Madre 2022. \nOur delegate to Terra Madre 2022 was Tucker Taylor\, Head Culinary Gardener of Jackson Family Farms. Also attending from the chapter were Donna del Rey\, owner of Relish Culinary Adventures in Healdsburg (both Snail of Approval awardees)\, and Marie Giacalone\, Chair of the chapter’s Events Team. Donna will be the chef for this year’s dinner\, assisted by the Sonoma County North’s Events Team. \nTickets \nSlow Food members\, $125 \nNon-members\, $150 \nMENU \nAssortment of Slow Appetizers\nwith a selection of Italian wines \nBraised beef shanks with spring herb gremolata\nOrzo with seasonal vegetables\nShaved spring vegetable salad drizzled with a creamy miso-tahini dressing\nQuail & Condor baguette with Meyer lemon butter from Epicurean Connection \nSonoma County Wines \nAlmond biscotti with Vin Santo wine \nSome Background About Terra Madre \nSlow Food International holds a bi-annual gathering in Turin\, Italy called Terra Madre Salone del Gusto. Over 3\,000 representatives of the Slow Food network from 130 countries came together to share their experiences and come up with solutions to take back home\, further strengthening the meaning of belonging that defines the Slow Food network. \nThe theme of Terra Madre 2022 was “RegenerAction: Act\, React\, Regenerate.” It is an outlook that considers food the key to regenerating our planet and a bridge to peace. \nWe invite you to join us for Tastes (appetizers and dinner) and Tales (with pictures!) from our delegates of their adventures at Terra Madre 2022.
URL:https://www.slowfoodsonomacountynorth.org/events/tastes-tales-of-terra-madre/
LOCATION:The Barn at Foss Vineyard\, 6475 Starr Road\, Windsor\, CA\, 95492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Local Food,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T170000
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SUMMARY:Summer Picnic at Gradek Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Annual Summer Picnic at the Lake in Dry Creek Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s picnic time again! Let’s get together at our Annual Summer Picnic at the Gradek Ranch lake in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley.\nSaturday\, July 15\, 5 pm\n2323 West Dry Creek Road\nHealdsburg\nNote that the cutoff date for tickets is July 8.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA selection of appetizers will be followed by a supper of grilled Italian sausage\, handcrafted from California pork\, your choice of hot or sweet; peppers and onions\, Bodega Red potato salad\, green salad\, rolls\, and dessert. \nBring your own beverage\, place setting\, and glass. \nWant to take a swim in the lake? Bring your bathing suit.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are $45 for Slow Food members\, $55 for nonmembers.\nChildren under 12 are free. The deadline for purchasing tickets is July 8.\nIf you prefer to pay by check\, please register at slowfoodsonomacountynorth@gmail.com and send your check (made out to SF Sonoma County North) to 1321 W. Dry Creek Road\, Healdsburg 95448. WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR CHECK BY JULY 8. \nDirections will be sent upon registration.\nNot sure if your membership is current? Email us at slowfoodsonomacountynorth@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Your Tickets Here
URL:https://www.slowfoodsonomacountynorth.org/events/gradek-picnic/
LOCATION:Gradek Ranch\, 2323 West Dry Creek Road\, Healdsburg\, CA\, 95448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Food,Wine
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SUMMARY:Slow Food Presents a Sunset Supper at Foss Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:As the season turns from summer green to the colors of fall\, please join us for supper on the Autumn Equinox. The evening begins outside overlooking the Foss Vineyard\, savoring a selection of appetizers\, and enjoying a variety of Italian wines. Guests can peruse the treasures offered in a silent auction before sitting down for a three-course dinner accompanied by DaVero wines.\nBetween dinner courses\, we will hear from those who attended Terra Madre 2022. Our delegate to Terra Madre 2022 was Tucker Taylor\, Head Culinary Gardener of Jackson Family Farms. Also attending from the chapter were Donna Del Rey\, owner of Relish Culinary Adventures in Healdsburg (both Snail of Approval awardees)\, and Marie Giacalone\, Chair of the chapter’s Events Team. The meal will be prepared by the Sonoma County North’s Events Team.\nThis will be a fundraiser to send our delegates to Italy in 2024.\nTickets are $75 for Slow Food members and $85 for non-members. Ticket sales close September 16\, 6 pm. Note that there are no refunds after September 15.\nIf you prefer to pay by check\, please mail your check made out to SF Sonoma County North to Mark Crapeau\, 985 Lupine Court\, Healdsburg 95448. Checks must be received no later than September 16.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupper will be accompanied by wine generously donated by DaVero Farms and Winery.\nMENU\nAssortment of Slow Appetizers served with a selection of Italian wines\nLate Summer Salad\nLasagna Involtini (with vegetarian option)\nFall Vegetables\nVin Santo and Biscotti
URL:https://www.slowfoodsonomacountynorth.org/events/slow-food-presents-a-summer-supper-at-ross-vineyards/
LOCATION:The Barn at Foss Vineyard\, 6475 Starr Road\, Windsor\, CA\, 95492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm,Food,Fundraiser,Local Food,Wine
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SUMMARY:Annual Summer Picnic at the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Like\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC AT THE LAKE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us at our Annual Summer Picnic at the Gradek Ranch lake in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley!\nSATURDAY\, JULY 27\, 4-7 pm\n2323 West Dry Creek Road\nHealdsburg\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMENU\nSelection of Sonoma County Breads and Spreads\nGrilled Tuscan Ribs\nBodega Red Potato Salad\nKale and Wheat Berry Salad\nIce Cream and Shortbread\nPLEASE BRING YOUR PLACE SETTING\, GLASS\, AND A BEVERAGE!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are $45 for Slow Food members\, $55 for nonmembers. Children under 12 are free.\nDirections will be sent upon registration. \nWant to swim or dunk in the lake? Bring your bathing suit! There is a cabin for changing.\nNot sure if your membership is current? Email us at slowfoodsonomacountynorth@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Your Tickets Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n100-Mile Dinner Tickets\nSome of you have experienced our delicious 100-Mile Dinners\, in which every ingredient of the meal is sourced from within 100 miles. At the picnic\, you may purchase a seat at our next dinner\, on September 7.
URL:https://www.slowfoodsonomacountynorth.org/events/annual-summer-picnic-at-the-lake/
LOCATION:Gradek Ranch\, 2323 West Dry Creek Road\, Healdsburg\, CA\, 95448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Food,Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T173000
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Snail of Approval-Slow Food in Sonoma County Awards
DESCRIPTION:7th Annual Snail of Approval-\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSlow Food in Sonoma County Awards\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 19\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 – 7:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSebastopol Grange\, 6000 Sebastopol Avenue\, Sebastopol\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Snail of Approval is a prestigious recognition given to food businesses that embody the values of Slow Food: good\, clean and fair food for all. This locally run yet internationally recognized program honors establishments that support sustainable food practices. At the 7th Annual Snail of Approval Awards ceremony\, to be held at the Sebastopol Grange\, 18 local restaurants\, farms\, artisan producers\, and our new category–supporting organizations–will be celebrated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLight bites and beverages will be available for guests\, providing an opportunity to meet the new award winners\, learn about their businesses\, and join the growing network of hundreds of Snail of Approval recipients from across the country. This event is a chance to support and discover food businesses that are committed to sustainable\, ethical\, and high-quality food practices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncluded in the celebration will be our eleven Snail of Approval renewals for 2024. The Epicurean Connection\, Farm to Fight Hunger\, Geyserville Gun Club\, Gradek Family Farm\, Kendall Jackson Family Garden\, Little Paradise Farm\, Patisserie Angelica\, Quail & Condor\, Relish Culinary Adventures\, Santa Rosa Junior College Shone Farm and Tall Grass Ranch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Snail of Approval Awardees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Altamont General Store\, Occidental\nBelden Barns\, Santa Rosa\nBelfare\, Petaluma\nFEED Cooperative\, Petaluma\nGolden State Pickle Works\nGoodness Gracious Private Chef and Catering\, Sonoma\nThe Green Grocer\nKibo Farm\, Santa Rosa\nLala’s Jam Bar and Urban Farmstand\, Petaluma\nMaison Porcella\, Windsor\nMarin Coast Ranch\, Tomales\nNightingale Breads\, Forestville\nPizzaleah\, Windsor\nPlanetary Potato Chips\nSarmentine French Bakery\, Petaluma & Sebastopol\nShowa Farm\, Cloverdale\nTroubadour Bread & Bistro\, Healdsburg\nWoodlands Charcuterie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit our Snail of Approval map for a full list of local Snail of Approval awardees.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSnail of Approval is a recognition given to food businesses that pursue and practice Slow Food values of good\, clean and fair food for all. As a locally run but internationally embraced program\, Snail of Approval is a powerful validation for businesses. Slow Food in Sonoma County is a joint project of two local Slow Food chapters\, Sonoma County North and Russian River\, run in partnership with Slow Food USA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.slowfoodsonomacountynorth.org/events/7th-annual-snail-of-approval-awards/
LOCATION:Sebastopol Grange\, 6000 Sebastopol Ave\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards,Local Food
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SUMMARY:Tastes & Tales of Italy-Event Postponed
DESCRIPTION:Event postponed\, more information on new date coming soon. \n  \nCelebrate Italy\, Slow Food\, and Local Flavor at “Tastes & Tales of Italy” Dinner \nJoin Slow Food Sonoma County North Tastes & Tales of Italy\, an unforgettable evening of food\, stories\, and community. This special event celebrates our chapter’s delegates who attended the global Terra Madre Salone del Gusto gathering in Turin\, Italy last fall—an international showcase of sustainable food and farming. \nHighlights of the Evening:• Italy-inspired dinner by Chef Ryan Ramey of Americana & Estero Café• Four-course meal featuring local\, seasonal ingredients (menu below)• Stories & photos from our delegates’ journey to Terra Madre 2024• Silent auction featuring local experiences\, artisan goods\, and more• A selection of wines will be included \nMenu:• Appetizers: Peaches with creamy cheese & honey\, anchovy crostini\, Wise Acre Farm beef meatballs• Entrée: Italian fry bread with local charcuterie• Main: Saffron risotto with Liberty Duck & gremolata\, grilled summer vegetables• Dessert: Buttermilk panna cotta with candied hazelnut crunch \nTickets\nMeet Our Delegates:Tiffany Holbrook (Wise Acre Farm)\, Samantha Ramey (Americana & Estero Café)\, and Donna del Rey (Relish Culinary Adventures)—all Snail of Approval awardees and leaders in local\, sustainable food. \nSilent Auction Highlights:• 2-night stay at an ocean-view Sea Ranch home• Wine tasting for 4 at Papapietro Perry Winery• Local olive oil basket\, artisan ceramics\, hand-woven Guatemalan mat• Tickets to future Slow Food dinners\, including our 100-Mile Dinner (May 2026) \nThis event will raise funds to send chapter delegates to Terra Madre 2026. Thank you for your support!
URL:https://www.slowfoodsonomacountynorth.org/events/tastes-tales-of-italy/
LOCATION:The Clubhouse at Tayman Golf Club\, 927 S. Fitch Mountain Road\, Healdsburg\, CA\, 95448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Fundraiser,Local Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T173000
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Snail of Approval Awards-Slow Food in Sonoma County
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn February 25\, Slow Food in Sonoma County invites you to gather at the Sebastopol Grange for an evening of connection\, conversation\, and celebration at our 8th Annual Snail of Approval Awards. \nThis year\, we are honoring 21 Sonoma County food businesses—from regenerative farms and community markets to beloved restaurants and artisan producers—whose work reflects Slow Food values in action every day. These are the businesses nourishing our community while caring for the land\, supporting workers\, and strengthening local food traditions. \nThe evening will feature: \n\n·       Recognition of our 2025 Snail of Approval awardees and renewal recipients\n·       Opportunities to meet farmers\, chefs\, and food makers and hear their stories\n·       Light bites and beverages highlighting local producers\n·       A warm\, informal atmosphere designed for community and conversation\n\nAt a time when small food businesses face growing challenges\, the Snail of Approval Awards offer a chance to pause\, come together\, and celebrate what’s working—and the people making it happen. \nWhether you’re a longtime Slow Food supporter or simply curious about where your food comes from\, we hope you’ll join us for this meaningful community celebration. \nGet Your Tickets Now!\n2025 Snail of Approval Award Recipients\n\nAmbix Spirits\, Sebastopol\nThe Beet Restaurant & Wine Shop\, Cloverdale\nCeres Community Project\, Sebastopol\nChad’s Soup Shack & Catering\, Sonoma County\nCloverdale Certified Farmers Market\, Cloverdale\nDahlia & Sage Community Market\, Cloverdale\nFishetarian Fish Market\, Bodega Bay\nFront Porch Farm\, Healdsburg\nGabacool Provisions\, Sonoma County\nThe Guerneville Certified Farmers Market\, Guerneville\nHot Drops\, Sonoma County\nJupiter Foods\, Petaluma\nKnight Valley Wagyu\, Calistoga\nLittle Saint Farm\, Healdsburg\nLittle Saint Restaurant\, Healdsburg\nLonger Table Farm\, Santa Rosa\nSanta Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market\, Santa Rosa\nTenfold Farmstand\, Petaluma\nThe Redwood\, Sebastopol\nValley bar + bottle\, Sonoma\nValley Swim Club\, Sonoma\n\nAlso recognized during the celebration are 18 businesses receiving Snail of Approval renewals for 2025: Americana Santa Rosa\, Bernier Farms\, Black Pig Meat Co/Black Piglet\, COOKIE…take a bite!\, Corner Project\, DaVero Farms & Winery\, Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria\, Estero Café\, Gold Ridge Organic Farms\, Handline\, Laguna Farm\, Lunchette\, Red Horse Pizza\, Seven Moons Farm\, SingleThread Farm & Restaurant\, Sunray Farm\, Tierra Vegetables\, Tilted Shed Ciderworks. \nVisit our Snail of Approval map for a full list of local Snail of Approval awardees.\nSnail of Approval is a recognition given to food businesses that pursue and practice Slow Food values of good\, clean and fair food for all. As a locally run but internationally embraced program\, Snail of Approval is a powerful validation for businesses. Slow Food in Sonoma County is a joint project of two local Slow Food chapters\, Sonoma County North and Russian River\, run in partnership with Slow Food USA. \n 
URL:https://www.slowfoodsonomacountynorth.org/events/8th-annual-snail-of-approval-awards-slow-food-in-sonoma-county/
LOCATION:Sebastopol Grange\, 6000 Sebastopol Ave\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards,Food,Local Food
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