Community In Action
This Sunday’s Market
Our vendors this week include:See you this Sunday, October 2nd, from 10am - 2pm, at the Slow Food Farmers Market at The Source. Come connect with local food producers and do your weekly Shopping! This week you will find: Jonagold,...
Slow Food Denver in the News
Slow Food was recognized in 5280 for the arrival of Slow Food Nations this coming July, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Faison notes, "The hope is that, through a dedicated web or farmers, artisans, chefs, and citizens, the world will begin to...
Eat Local Challenge Profile: Sarah Hutcherson
Meet Sarah Hutcherson, local food enthusiast and Slow Food Denver member. Why did you decide to be involved in the Eat Local Challenge? I wanted to challenge myself to learn more about the Colorado food shed. I am grateful to call...
Producer Profile: MM Local Foods
Meet Jim Mills, Founder and CEO of MM Local Foods, a Denver company that is preserving local produce at the peak of its ripeness so it can be enjoyed year round in Colorado. We caught up with Jim to see why local food matters. Make...
Producer Spotlight: Bill Miner from Il Porcellino
Meet Bill Miner Chef and Owner of Il Porcellino, a salumari and market in the highlands neighborhood that is standing up big for pasture raised meat. We spoke with Bill about what eating local means to him and Il Porcellino. How does...
Producer Profile: The Preservery
Meet Whitney Arris, Culinary Director, Co-Owner and mastermind behind The Preservery, a locally owned restaurant, bakery, market place and bar with a deep commitment to supporting good, clean and fair food. Who or what inspired you to...
Challenger Profile: Krista Roberts and Family!
Krista Roberts, the Executive Director of Slow Food Denver, is taking the Eat Local Challenge! Here's what she said about her family's approach: Why are you taking the Eat Local Challenge? I am taking the Eat Local Challenge as a...
Producer Profile: Thistle Whistle
Thistle Whistle Farm arrives at the Slow Food Market at the Source this Sunday, and Denver is lucky to have the chance to enjoy their produce for the rest of the season. He’ll bring with him fruit from neighboring Ela Family Farms. Both...
What to do in the garden this August
What to do in the garden NOW! COOL SEASON CROPS: Time for a second planting of cool season crops such as lettuce, spinach, snow peas, arugula, etc. These mature quickly enough to produce before heavy freezes in the fall. Use a shade cover...