Pig Feast @ The Farm

Blind Tasting in Fenn's Quay

Slow Food Cork City & Bia Sásta are inviting you to a dining experience with a difference. Join us on Tuesday, 17th April at 7pm in Fenn's Quay for a Blind Tasting Dinner.

Have you ever tried to eat with all your senses?? We discovered that works best if you are blindfolded. A tasting menu will be served on the night which you will enjoy with your senses but not your eyes. Each course will have components that you might already know but you will be surprised how difficult it can be to recognise it. After each course we remove the blindfolds and talk about the food you had just eaten.

Headchef Kate has promised a wonderful menu - so make sure to book your place quickly as bookings are already flying in. Booking is essential as the number of places is limited. We might need to turn you away if you fail to book in advance and just turn up on the night.

Please email biasasta@hotmail.com to reserve your place. Price per head €25 for Slowfood members, €30 for non-members.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Blind Tasting

Christmas Dinner

To celebrate Christmas and Terra Madre, Fenn's Quay will be our host for our Christmas Dinner this year. On Tuesday, 20th December at 7:30 we will be sitting down for a lovely 3-course meal, relaxing and chatting and be merry. Fenn's Quay are offering the dinner for a special rate of €26.95 (which incl. tea/coffee).

Please email corkcity@slowfoodireland.com to reserve your place.

Looking forward seeing you at the dinner

Garden Talk with Kitty Scully

Kitty Scully of the RTE show 'How to create a Garden' will be our guest speaker on Tuesday, 29th November in the Blarney Garden Centre. Kitty will share with us her passion for all things gardening and growing, show us how to prepare, design and care for a garden the organic way. How to keep costs down and how to get the best out of your garden.

Kitty's passion is contagious and we are sure, you will get the bug as well when listening to her. To book your place please email corkcity@slowfoodireland.com.
Event: Garden Talk with Kitty Scully
Time: Tuesday, 29th November 2011, 7:30pm
Location: Blarney Garden Centre
Price: €10 (includes tea/coffee, homebaked scones, 10% discount in garden centre, printed information material).

Seaweed Foraging Day 12th November

Bruce MacDonald will take us along an East Cork beach and show us how to find and recognise seaweed, how to pick and store it and of course, what to do with it. Seaweed has been known for generations for their health benefits and Bruce will tell us all about it.

So put on your wellies, bring a bucket and enjoy a wonderful day out on the beach.

Please email corkcity@slowfoodireland.com to book your place - kids are welcome but need to be supervised. Price per adult €10 (incl. recipes and information material).

Wine Tasting event in Dublin - apologies for short notice

SLOW FOOD GARDEN AND DUBLIN CONVIVIA AND FRIENDS

NEWS FLASH: APOLOGIES FOR SHORT NOTICE! BUT WORTH IT!

Monica Murphy and Febvre Wines are hosting an extremely interesting Slow Food special, a wine tasting at Monica's house next Wednesday night, 19th October.

The De Martino family from Maipo Valley in Chile have just recently launched a brand new Organic Wine range called Nuevo Mundo. Sebastian De Martino and his extremely impressive winemaker Marcelo Retamal will be showing not only their new Nuevo Mundo range but also some of their Reserva wines and serious single vineyard specialities. Marcelo is at the forefront of Chilean viticultural and winemaking research and has built up an incredible collection of vineyards all over Chile to produce the best varieties suited to the best locations. They have won the Chilean Trophy in the International Wine Challenge among dozens of other awards.

Both gentlemen will be present to talk you through a wide selection of their wines.

Monica will provide a tasty supper for all. Tickets will be €20 for members of Slow Food and €25 for non-members, to include all food and wines but if you join Slow Food on the night, you only pay member's fee. Book early as space will be at a premium.

Please RSVP before Monday 17th October, by return email to Hermione - wicklow@slowfoodireland.com, who will then give directions to you for those who have not been to Monica's before. Monica can be reached for further information during business hours on 01 2161400 and ask for Monica. If Monica is not available, please ask for Karine.

Last chance - Pig Feast

There are still a few places left for the pig event. Make sure you book your place by tomorrow on corkcity@slowfoodireland.com

One Hundred Morning - Irish Award winning movie in cinemas

ONE HUNDRED MORNINGS from Bl!nder Films on Vimeo.

One Hundred Mornings is the uncompromising and unforgettable new Irish film that asks what would you do if society suddenly collapsed? Two normal Irish couples struggle to stay alive in extraordinary, yet terrifyingly realistic, circumstances. After sell out screening at the The Corona Cork Film Festival in 2010 it is now hitting the cinema screens in Mahon Point Omniplex and Nationwide on MAY 6TH.

Holed up in a picturesque cabin near Dublin, the breakdown of communication systems soon leads to struggles over supplies and protection. The tense, claustrophobic, yet beautifully filmed setting proves to be the perfect backdrop for this subtle and assured human drama of increasing desperation, dwindling trust and relationships strained beyond breaking point.

One Hundred Mornings is a fantastic showcase for the talents of the four up-and-coming young stars Kelly Campbell (Bachelor’s Walk, Sensation) Rory Keenan (Zonad, Intermission), Alex Reid (Misfits) and Ciaran McMenamin (Primeval, The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce).

Winner Slamdance Film Festival Special Jury Mention for Narrative Fiction, winner of the inaugural Workbook Project Discovery and Distribution Award, Best Cinematography IFTA 2010 and Best Director Award at the San Francisco Irish Film Festival



GET TICKETS FOR MAHON POINT OMNIPLEX HERE



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Pig Feast

A Day at the Farm

Just a few places left for a great event. Join us on Sunday, 20th February at 2pm at Caroline Robinson's Farm to learn all about organic gardening, grow your own in small spaces, polytunnels, composting, seeding and much much more.

This is an event not to be missed. Cakes, tea & coffee will be provided as well as information material for you to take home.

Don't leave it too late. To book your place, please email Caz & Deirdre on corkcity@slowfoodireland.com.

Grow your own - event

Your committee has been busy organising some great events for you. We are
starting the year off in February with a trip to Caroline Robinson's farm in
Templemartin (directions will be giving at the time of booking). Caroline is
well known for her passion of gardening/farming and all things organic. She
has started the farmer's market in Cork City a few years back and it has
grown steadily ever since (located currently at Emmet Place opposite the
Opera House). She is also involved in the Cork Free Choice Consumer Group
with Myrthe Allen. She gives regular talks about 'Grow your Own' and organic
farming.

Caroline has invited us to visit her at her farm on Sunday, 20th February at
2pm. She will show us how to grow our own, no matter how big or small the
space is you have. She will give tips and tricks to get us all in the mood
for starting our own kitchen garden.
_Learn how to start a garden, plan a rotation, care for the soil, make
compost, sow seeds, transplant seedlings, use tools and polytunnels etc.
This is a beginners workshop but I am sure that even the more experienced
gardeners will get some useful tips.

Price for this event is €15 for members and €20 for no-members. Tea/Coffee
and yummy homebaked goodies are included. Please email
corkcity@slowfoodireland.com to book a place for this fantastic event.
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TERRA MADRE 2010 EVENT

Date: 11^th December 2010

To celebrate Terra Madre Day, Killavullen Farmers Market is hosting a “Meet your Local Producers” market. Kitty Scully, the Horticulturlist Presenter from the RTE1 show Corrigan Cooks Naturally will give an introduction to the Slow Food philosophy and Terra Madre vision before leading a guided walk of this unique atmospheric market which is held in a polytunnel on the stunning grounds of the Nano Nagle Centre. Participants will have a chance to meet and chat with their local artisanal food producers and crafts people and sample some of the wonderful local seasonal produce that is available in their locality. The event is free of charge and first talk and tour will start at 11.15am.

Coordinator: Kitty Scully
Contact: kitty@nanonaglebrithplace.ie

Location of Terra Madre Day event: Killavullen Farmers Market
The Market Polytunnel, Nano Nagle Centre, Ballygriffin, Mallow, Co Cork

Almost Christmas...

....and we would like to say thank you to all our members - old and new.

Please join us for an evening with homemade Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. This event is simply meant to relax, looking back over the year and maybe share some stories (the big R-word is banned of course).

We will be at Eve's Chocolate Shop in Magazine Road (off Dennehy's Cross), on Saturday 11th December from 6pm - so you can rest your tired feet after the Christmas Shopping. You can browse around the beautiful decorated Chocolate shop and maybe even getting some late treats in.

This event is free but for members ONLY. Please email us on corkcity@slowfoodireland.com so that we can make sure that we have enough mulled wine and mince pies for you.

We are looking forward to seeing you again

Your SlowFood Team

Slow Film Festival

Welcome to our annual slow food evening at the Corona Cork Film Festival!

Enjoy the pleasure of ‘Today’s Special’ with a taster of some local produce, and a glass of prosecco! We celebrate the Slow Food movement as a global, grassroots organisation which links the pleasure of good food with a commitment to community and the environment.

This year's movie is:

TODAY’S SPECIAL
Directed by David Kaplan | 99mins

In this feelgood foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food. A visual and aural feast, Today’s Special concerns Samir’s hopes of becoming a fully fledged chef in his boss’s newly opened restaurant. However, his plans begin to crumble and Samir decides to suddenly flee to Paris in order to work for free with a famous Parisian chef. Starring Bollywood legend Naseeruddin Shah and acclaimed chef Madhur Jaffrey this delightful story is replete with heart and humour throughout.

The Director will introduce the screening.

The Slow Food Evening takes place in the Gate Multiplex, on Tuesday. Nov 9th at 9pm. Please click here for tickets.

Hope to see you all there

Blind Tasting in Augustine's

Dear Foodies,
Augustine's is one of the best known restaurants in Cork. Located in the Clarion Hotel in Lapp's Quay, it was named one of the 10 top restaurants in Munster and has been nominated by Food & Wine.

Brendan Cashman is famous for his love of local and seasonal food and sources most of his ingredients from the English Market and trusted local suppliers.

To celebrate autumn and the richness of produce available now, we have teamed up with Augustine's to bring you a new experience in fine dining.

You are invited to experience the tasting menu for which Augustine's is famous for. This menu consists of 6 courses - but there is a twist - you will be tasting the food blind folded. This will give you a new sensation as all your senses but your eyes need to be engaged. A glass of wine is included. After tasting each course, we will be discussing the food with the chef and sommelier. Questions are always welcome.

This is a fantastic opportunity to visit one of Munster's best restaurants and to taste a wide range of dishes.

To book your place, please email Elke on elkepacey@hotmail.com.

Date: 16th November 2010, 7pm

Price for members €35, for non-members €40.

Looking forward to seeing you there

Your Slow Food Team

Beer Tasting

There are still places left at the Beer tasting event on Thursday in the Abbott Ale House (see below). We are in for a treat and I can't wait for all the goodies we are going to taste. Email corkcity@slowfoodireland.com to book your place.

Great event in Galway

In case you are in Galway next weekend, make sure to pay this great event a visit. Well worth it.

This year's summer was an amazing affair, we were able to sit outside
- al fresco at its finest - sip beer, prosecco and nibble away while
sunrays warmed us. The evenings are getting cooler now but we are
still in the beer garden mood so we thought that a beer tasting
experience is called for before the seasons really change.

Slow Food Cork City is inviting you to a beer tasting in the Abbott
Ale House on Thursday, 9th September at 6:30pm.

Barry Fitzgerald will be our host for the night. He is well known in
the beer world as he managed a supply service for beer which he
sourced worldwide as well as running the Abbott Ale House. He is
committed to Slow Food and the focus on the night will be on Trappist
beer (this is a beer brewed by or under control of Trappist monks).
The traditional brewing method of the Trappist beer is akin to the
Slow Food motto of local produce, traditional methods and quality. He
will also introduce us to some Irish beer.
With each beer you will be served interesting (and sometimes
unexpected!) finger food to match.

Barry will share his extensive knowledge with us and will welcome any
questions you might have. The Abbott Ale House is a 'Mecca' for beer
lovers as it stocks beers from around the world and you can get lost
in the variety. The upstairs pub - where we will have our tasting - is
as quirky as it gets and a relaxed atmosphere will guarantee a great
event.


Abbott Ale House
17 Devonshire Street (off Coburg Street)

Thursday, 9th September 2010
6:30pm

Price for Members: €20
Price for Non-Members: €25

We are looking forward to seeing you again

Your committee

Elke, Deirdre, Caz, Eve and Inge

Mystery Dining is coming to Cork

Slowfood Cork City has teamed up with some of the best restaurants in Cork to offer our members great food in relaxed surroundings. The chosen restaurants are well known for their support of local producers and growers and their creativity to create amazing dishes.

The evening will start of at 6pm on Tuesday 13th July with a lovely glass of bubbles at Interior Living in MacCurtain Street. Simone Kelly will welcome us in her shop which is a treasure chest full of exciting furniture, giftware and a larder with lots of foodie goodies. Slow Food members will remember Simone as the previous convivium leader of Cork City - we are still missing her immensely. Her knowledge about local produce and food is second to none and I am sure she will share her knowledge with you on the night.

From there we will start our mystery tour - and since it is a mystery night, we won't give any more details.

Please note: As the restaurants involved are keeping their tables free for us, we will need confirmed numbers by the 8th July. Upfront payment is necessary (payment can be made at Interior Living by cash or cheque - no credit cards can be accepted). A minimum number is required to make it worthwhile for the restaurants - the event will not go ahead if numbers are not met.

Please wear comfortable shoes as walking between the course is required.

Price for members is €40 and for non-members €45. Included in the price is a 3 course meal with a glass of wine for starter and main course and tea/coffee for dessert.

Please inform us if you have dietary requirements and we will try to accommodate you.

As always, please email Caz and Deirdre on corkcity@slowfoodireland.com

Hope to see yo all at the event.

Elke, Caz, Deirdre, Eve & Inge

Upcoming events

Cork City Convivium has planned some great upcoming events. Have a look at the calendar below and make sure to save the dates in your diary. As always, you can book your place with Caz and Deirdre on corkcity@slowfoodireland.comInvitations and reminders will be send out to our mailing list closer to each event. If you have not been added to the list yet, let us know and we will add you.