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SFA Viking Range Lecture Tuesday Night

19 Sep

The Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA) Fourth Annual Viking Range lecture will feature James E. McWilliams, author of three books, most recently Just Food: How Locavores Are Endangering the Future of Food and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly (Little Brown, June 2009). McWilliams is also an associate professor of history at Texas State University and a recent fellow in the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale University.

The lecture will be held Tuesday, September 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Tupelo Room of the Barnard Observatory at the University of Mississippi. The event is free and open to the public. For more information email sfaevents@olemiss.edu.

Tubbs Tailgate Patrol in The Grove

3 Sep

Keep an eye out for the Tubbs Tailgate Patrol during today’s Grove festivities. They’ll be distributing free samples of pepperoni poppers, stromboli and 3″ Italian heroes courtesy of 6 ‘N Tubbs on Jackson Avenue.

Know of another restaurant distributing free samples in The Grove? Let me know about it at foodie@eatingoxford.com.

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All Day Friday: Int’l Folk Festival

5 Aug

Looking for something unique to do today? From 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. the Yocona International Folk Festival is taking place at The Powerhouse.

The free event features food, arts, handicrafts, dancing, storytelling, music and more!

Click here for more information.

Gaining Ground Meeting Friday, July 29th

27 Jul

The North Central chapter of the Gaining Ground Sustainability Institute of Mississippi will hold its second meeting on Friday, July 29th at 6:30 p.m. at Honey Bee Bakery.

Several new ideas and projects will be discussed, and input from members of the community will be encouraged. New projects the organization is hoping to start include a composting sytem for the Oxford/University community, a new farmer’s market near the community garden in Oxford, a green-the-square initiative and more.

For additional information, visit the Gaining Ground website here.
 

Canning Workshop Monday, July 25th

23 Jul

The Oxford Community Garden Association and the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the School of Applied Sciences are holding a Hands-On Summer Canning Workshop Monday, July 25, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Kerry O’Donoghue of Poultry in Motion Farm in Water Valley (you probably know her from the Taylor Farmer’s Market) will lead a group of 24 workshop participants through the processes of making pickled cucumbers and pickled vegetables. You will walk in with fresh vegetables, and walk out with pickled vegetables! This is a fascinating and useful topic, and a great way to preserve the produce being grown on your plot!

Since space in the teaching kitchen is limited, reservations are requested. Sign up for this workshop here.

FEES
The workshop is free, but donations of $5.00 to cover supplies are apprecated. The workshop will be providing canning jars, vinegar, spices, sugar, salt, etc. They are hoping to cover their costs with your donations.

SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m. Review recipes and schedule with participants as jars sanitize
5:45 p.m. Cucumber Pickle Recipe
6:15 p.m. Pickled Vegetable Recipe
6:45 p.m. Clean-up; Additional Q&A — Ask for tips your particular vegetables

WHAT TO BRING
4-5 small, or 2 large cucumbers
0.5-1.0lbs of a pickle-able vegetable from your garden (for example, okra, broccoli or cauliflower flowerets, carrot in 1″ pieces, 1″ cubed, unpeeled cucumber or zucchini chunks, red or green bell pepper in 1″ squares, onions cut in wedges, green beans, radishes, green tomatoes or pre-roasted beets.) You need enough to fit a pint-size jar.

SAFETY
Because you’ll be handling hot liquids, wear closed-toe shoes, long pants or skirts, and hair ties for long hair.

LOCATION
Lenoir Hall
127 Sorority Row
Oxford, MS
http://map.olemiss.edu/index.jsp?id=11257366

QUESTIONS?
Contact Anne McCauley (ad_mccauley@mac.com) or Walter Flaschka (wflaschka@gmail.com) for more information.

Happy 4th of July!

3 Jul

Lots going on for the 4th of July here in Oxford…

A 5K run will kick off the morning bright and early, leading into a children’s parade at 10:00 a.m. and activities in the Grove starting at 4:00 p.m.

Musical acts will perform and food vendors including Holli’s Sweet Tooth, Turkuaz Cafe and Domino’s Pizza will be feeding the masses.

The annual fireworks show over Swayze Field is scheduled to start at nightfall.

Additional information can be found online at Lou 4th of July.

For those grilling at home before the festivities, check out these ideas for tasty side dishes at Relish.com.

Help Oxford Become Tea Town USA and Get Yourself a Free Tea!

29 Jun

According to a Business Brief in The Oxford Eagle:

McAlister’s Deli 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion, the search for Tea Town USA, is its biggest summer promotion to date. The local chapter of Leapfrog stands to win big if Oxford wins.

McAlister’s will again use its sizable Tea Freaks Facebook fan base in conjunction with in-restaurant promotional materials to have guests vote online at Tea Town USA for their town to win the illustrious title of Tea Town USA. (At the time of this posting, Oxford ranked #38 out of 149 towns listed.)

This year’s contest has several changes, including the ability for guests to “earn” their town an additional two points per day by checking in through a smartphone in restaurant and by uploading a snapshot to the weekly photo challenges.

The top 10 towns will win donations for their town’s chosen nonprofit organization. Up to $7,500 will be donated to Leapfrog if Oxford is crowned Tea Town USA and, McAlister’s Corp. has agreed to match the winning total, leaving $15,000 at stake.

The Beverage of Summer promotion will culminate as McAlister’s declares July 28 “Free Tea Day.” All participating restaurants nationwide will provide a free 32-ounce glass of McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea with no purchase necessary.

Blue Bell Ice Cream Event

27 Jun

Calling all ice cream fans! Holli’s Sweet Tooth is kicking off National Ice Cream Month with a special event on Tuesday, July 5th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

A representative from Blue Bell Ice Cream will be on hand to talk about the history of Blue Bell, and free samples and giveaways will be distributed during the evening.

Follow the event on Holli’s Facebook page here.

 

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

23 Apr

The Oxford Park Commission’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 23, at FNC Park Softball Fields on Old Sardis Road/Hwy 314. Admission is free. Kids are encouraged to bring their Easter baskets for collecting eggs.

The Hunt will begin at 10:00 a.m. sharp for kids aged 10 and under (parents will not be allowed to accompany children aged 3 and up during the egg hunt). Children will be grouped according to age.

More than 7,000 eggs will be hidden and special “golden eggs” can be redeemed for gift certificates and prizes. The Park Commission is asking for all participants to bring at least one canned good to be donated to The Pantry (desired items include canned soups, canned fruits and canned meats).

Best of all, the Easter Bunny will be there!

In the event of of bad weather, call the OPC hotline at 236-3000.

2nd Annual Patawpha Fest Kicks off Green Week

16 Apr

Today’s Patawpha Fest at Yokna Bottoms Farm is one of the first events to kick off Oxford’s Green Week taking place April 15-22 (more info about Green Week here). The festival, which starts at 2:00 p.m. and lasts until everyone goes home, will celebrate local food and music (more about Patawpha Fest here).

Culinary highlights of Green Week include:

Sunday, April 17, Honey Bee Bakery

The Honey Bee Bakery will host a Green Week Brunch.  The brunch menu will feature fresh local products in season.  As patrons taste the local flavors, they may also converse with the farmer himself.  Representatives from a local farm whose produce is featured will also be on hand during the brunch. Reservations in advance are suggested.

Monday, April 18, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Barnard Observatory Lecture Hall

What does it mean to the community when we “Go Local” in practice?  This question and the Green Week theme will be explored further through the lens of food—from local farmers, restaurants and to your kitchen.  Panelists will discuss what eating local means for our own personal health and the health of the local economy.  Experts and “locavore” aficionados, such as John Currence, John T. Edge, Shannon Adams, Daniel Doyle, Michelle McAnally, Mike Stanton and Ron Shapiro will convene what will certainly be a lively, thought provoking, and informative discussion.

Thursday, April 21, The Ravine

The Ravine hosts a Green Week Wine Dinner featuring fresh, local produce.  At the dinner, a representative from the local farm whose produce is featured will be visiting with patrons to talk about the produce.  Reservations are strongly suggested.

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