March 5, 2010

FREE showing of the Oscar-nominated documentary FOOD, INC.

6:30-9pm

Food, inc

The current method of raw food production is largely a response to the growth of the fast food industry since the 1950s. The production of food overall has more drastically changed since that time than the several thousand years prior. Controlled primarily by a handful of multinational corporations, the global food production business - with an emphasis on the business - has as its unwritten goals production of large quantities of food at low direct inputs (most often subsidized) resulting in enormous profits, which in turn results in greater control of the global supply of food sources within these few companies.

www.foodincmovie.com

March 6, 2010

Composting Workshop

Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Composting is beneficial for your garden and reduces household waste. Register at Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, http://kgmb.org/adult_programs.html or call 414-272-5462, Ext. 105. 10am-11:30am. $15 owners and non-owners.

Vermicomposting Workshop

Let worms turn your kitchen scraps into “gold” for your garden! Learn how to build a simple indoor worm bin using common household items. Register at Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, http://kgmb.org/adult_programs.html or call 414-272-5462, Ext. 105. 1pm-2:30pm. $15 owners and non-owners.

March 8, 2010

Fast & Tasty - In Store cooking demo

Yes, meals can be delicious, healthy and fast. Let us show you how! Judy the Outpost Nutritionist and her side kick Gail will cook up a fast, delicious and healthy dinner in the aisles at Outpost. Take the recipe, buy the ingredients and whip up dinner in a flash in your own kitchen. Taught by Judy Mayer. 4-6 pm. FREE.

March 10, 2010

Some Like it Hot

Get out of the cold and warm up in the Market kitchen with some spicy Caribbean cuisine! Chef Alisa Malavenda will start this hands-on cooking class with a tropical cocktail and end it with a spiced rum and banana flambé! You’ll add heat to the evening by creating a spicy ceviche, then get your mojo working with chicken and plantains. Class size is limited so sign up early. You will NOT want to miss this fun night! 5 PM, $75.

March 11, 2010

A Leprechaun’s Feast

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day, and let a little Irish into your life with the help of the Milwaukee Public Market and Culinary Director Jill Nickerson! Celebrate the holiday with friends and enjoy what every leprechaun would be humbled to feast on. Jill will show you the perfect feast to welcome anyone wearing green. The featured menu will include Cheddar Crackers, Watercress Soup, Beef Brisket with Burgundy Orange Sauce, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Curd Tart. 5:30 PM, $19.

Secrets of Chinese Sauces

Make just about any dinner into a regional Chinese favorite by simply changing the sauce. Learn how to take the same standard vegetables on exotic trips through the Provinces of Canton, Szechuan and Hunan. It’s easier and tastier than take-out! Taught by Peter Kwong. 6-8 pm. $20 owners; $25 non-owners.

March 12, 2010

2010 Great Lakes Barista Competition

What exactly does a barista competition entail? Fifteen minutes, four cappuccinos, four shots of espresso, and four signature drinks prepared in front of a panel of judges. A strong focus is placed on presentation, cleanliness, professionalism, and of course, the quality of the drinks prepared.

More details are coming soon, but in the meantime check out the U.S. Barista Championship web site for more information and details on how to register as a judge or volunteer.

March 13, 2010

Local Food and Farmer Open House

12 noon - 4pm

The Urban Ecology Center will once again host its Open House for farmers on March 13th from noon to 4 p.m. Consumers may speak directly to producers about production methods and sign up for CSA shares of both meat and produce. Last year the event drew 1,000 people to visit with 23 farmers/small processors.

March 14, 2010

Top Chef Elkhart Lake

Join us for an exciting afternoon sampling an elegant tasting menu of outstanding gourmet food prepared live by the area’s finest chefs. Your vote will help decide Elkhart Lake’s first Top Chef! Proceeds benefit Midwest Council for Children with Disabilities. The event is hosted by the Osthoff Resort in the Palm Ballroom and runs from 3pm-7pm. Wisconsin Foodie’s own Kyle Cherek will be judging. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.mccdcares.com/.

March 16, 2010

Cook Like a Chef

Gain confidence in planning and serving a multi-course dinner party. Learn the art of selecting a menu based on your guests, seasonal foods and most importantly, progression of flavors and textures throughout the meal. Liz Crawford will show you how to create Creamy French Lentil Soup, Oven Roasted Salmon with Creamed Spinach and Potato Galette, Crisp, Greens with Walnut Oil and Aged Balsamic Vinegar, a special selection of prized Wisconsin cheeses, Apple Tarte and Chocolate Morsels. 5:30 PM, $19.