Limited Space? Grow Makah Ozettes in a Container

The Makah Ozette fingerling has a nutty, earthy flavor and a firm, creamy texture. If you have limited outdoor space or are new to gardening, try growing a few seeds in a container. It’s low-risk, educational and very rewarding.

Slow Food SeattleFebruary 28, 2020Comment

Salmon Preservation Workshop with Drifters Fish

Slow Food Seattle is thrilled to partner with Nelly and Michael Hand of Drifters Fish and Seattle Cucina for another exceptional culinary experience. Join us for this unique, hands-on workshop to learn about two salmon preservation techniques: gravlax and pickled salmon.

Slow Food SeattleFebruary 15, 2020Comment

Makah Ozette Potato Seed Available for 2020

While clearing his field of our once-frozen seed, our Presidium grower John was able to salvage nearly 500 pounds. We are very pleased to make this seed available for MOP enthusiasts, farmers and school gardeners.

Slow Food SeattleFebruary 10, 2020Comment

Deep Frost Causes Limited Makah Ozette Potato Seed for 2020

Due to an unusually deep frost, we regret to announce the majority of our Makah Ozette potato seed for this year’s distribution has been damaged. However, while this is a big loss, the crop failure has only temporarily interrupted the progress of our efforts to improve the availability of seed for MOP enthusiasts and school gardeners.

Slow Food SeattleJanuary 21, 2020Comment

Slow Food Announces New Message for Terra Madre 2020

The most important international Slow Food event dedicated to good, clean and fair food for all returns to Turin, Italy in October. Breaking with tradition, exhibitors this year will be grouped according to ecosystems, rather than map boundaries, giving visitors a new way of thinking about our food system.

Slow Food SeattleDecember 9, 2019Comment

SFS Donates to Hawthorne Elementary School Garden Project

Slow Food Seattle had the great opportunity to make a donation to Hawthorne Elementary’s school garden project. The school yard is a complete re-imagination of the school’s outdoor space and becoming “a community gathering place, a place to connect with the outdoors and a place for open-ended learning.”

Slow Food SeattleNovember 4, 2019Comment

Meet the SFS 2020 Board Candidates

Marie Monte Fiore and Gabrielle Skladman were approved unanimously by the Slow Food Seattle Board to fill two open seats. Both candidates have valuable skills, experience and ideas to contribute to the organization, and we are fortunate and excited to have them on the board.

Slow Food SeattleOctober 29, 2019Comment

2019 Annual Members Meeting and Potluck

Slow Food members and friends are invited to our 2019 Annual Meeting and Potluck on Sunday, November 3rd at the Montlake Community Center. This year our featured guest speaker is local fisherman and Slow Food Snailblazer Kevin Scribner.

Slow Food SeattleOctober 23, 2019Comment

Ikura Workshop with Riley Starks

Join Slow Food Seattle once again to make ikura, Japanese salmon caviar, with local fisherman Riley Starks. Riley will show us how to harvest, cure and smoke roe from his last run of freshly caught Lummi Island chum salmon.

Slow Food SeattleSeptember 15, 2019Comment

Makah Ozette Potato Harvest at the Jefferson Foundation

Last spring, Slow Food Seattle donated 15 pounds of Makah Ozette Potato seed to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation’s Center for Historic Plants. Check out the details and pictures of their harvest.

Slow Food SeattleAugust 1, 2019Comment

Makah Ozette Potatoes Growing All Over Seattle and Beyond

We just delivered 550 pounds of Makah Ozette potato seed to local farmers and community gardens, and we can’t wait to see where the harvest shows up this fall.

Slow Food SeattleMay 7, 2019Comment

Vegetarian Potluck with Zero-Waste Ecopreneur, Stephanie Lentz

Join Slow Food members Amy and Sean on Capitol Hill for our first convivial gathering and potluck! Special guest and zero-waste “ecopreneur” Stephanie Lentz will lead an inspiring conversation on how reducing waste can lead to a healthier food system, cleaner planet and stronger community.

Slow Food SeattleMay 1, 2019Comment

Slow Food Nations 2019: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Firming up summer plans? Then don’t forget Slow Food Nations, the single largest Slow Food event in the U.S., scheduled for July 19 – 21 in downtown Denver’s Larimer Square.

Slow Food SeattleApril 27, 2019Slow Food NationsComment

Makah Ozette Potato Seed Available

Makah Ozette potato seed is available for purchase at Irish Eyes Garden Seeds, our new presidium producer, and other local retailers. A special bulk rate has been given to the Slow Food community!

Slow Food SeattleFebruary 19, 2019 Comments

Thomas Jefferson Foundation to Grow Makah Ozette Potato

Last month, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation in Monticello requested more information about the beloved potato. Slow Food Seattle has donated seed for them to grow at Tufton Farm.

Slow Food SeattleJanuary 21, 2019Comment

Coming to the Table: Members Gather at Slow Food Seattle’s Annual Meeting in November

The climate inside the Montlake Community Center was warm and welcoming, as an estimated 40 members and friends gathered to attend Slow Food Seattle’s annual meeting and potluck celebration.

Meetings/ConferencesSlow Food SeattleNovember 24, 2018Seattle, Membership, PotluckComment

Entomophagy at Terra Madre

This year’s gathering was different in that its five-day program featured panel discussions and workshops on bee-keeping and also on… wait for it… edible insects.

Terra Madre, SustainabilitySlow Food SeattleOctober 23, 2018Terra Madre, Slow Food, EntomophagyComment

Meet the SFS 2018-2019 Board Candidates

We are pleased to announce new additions to the 2018-19 SFS Board of Directors: Kim Abrams-Marshall, David George Gordon and Madeline Finch. Members attending the Annual Meeting on November 4th will have the opportunity to meet them.

Slow Food SeattleOctober 18, 2018Comment