Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW)

Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW)
http://www.wisconsincooks.org/chew

Next Meeting
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
7:15 PM

“REAP Food Group's Farm-to-School Program”

Lisa Jacobson, manager of REAP’s Farm-to-School program and proprietor of the Mermaid Café on Winnebago Street, will speak at the next meeting of the Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW), Wednesday, February 3rd, at 7:15PM. Lisa will discuss the Farm-to-School program, which is a grassroots initiative whose goal is to enhance Wisconsin schools' existing meal programs by introducing fresh, nutritious, local and sustainably grown food to children. The program, like similar farm-to-school programs around the country, provides opportunities for children to reconnect with their natural world, strengthen links between the classroom and the lunchroom, and help establish a stable market for local farmers and processors. Highlights of her talk will include the recent (January 16th) inaugural "Pork-Off" competition to raise money for the Farm-to-School program. Ten chefs cooked about 200 pounds of pork for a dozen plus pork-based dishes for the event, which raised about $1000 for the Farm-to-School program.
Meeting Venue:
Goodman Atwood Community Center, Bolz Room A; 149 Waubesa Street, Madison 53704; 608-241-1574.

***Coming to the CHEW meeting? Why not bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Goodman Center food pantry! The Center is giving out food as fast as it can take it in and the need has never been greater. Items needed: tuna, beans, shelf-stable milk, juice, canned fruits & vegetables, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter, cereal, infant formula, baby food, diapers, soup (not tomato), rice, can openers. Financial donations also welcome.