Author Archives: Ibti

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Just your friendly neighborhood food educator.... (http://abikeablefeast.blogspot.com)

“I like cous cous, I like cilantro!” — Inspired food education in Southeast DC

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Ibti

Last weekend marked the annual Slow Food DC community potluck. In addition to the usual array of friendly people and delicious food which I’ve come to expect at these sorts of things, I had the pleasure of meeting a number … Continue reading →

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Rooting DC is Feb 18… donate, volunteer, or simply attend!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Ibti

Rooting DC, the District’s own annual urban gardening forum, is just a few weeks away and the event needs your help in making this year’s event a success! (Rooting DC has always been totally run by volunteers so it can … Continue reading →

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Dec 14: stock up on staples at Whole Foods to make healthy food accessible to all in DC!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Ibti

Fellow food lovers, this is your chance to stock up on all of the things you’ve been meaning to pick up at Whole Foods! Olive oil, maple syrup, wine, bulk nuts for baking cookies, chicken stock for savory soups… all … Continue reading →

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What’s in season: BUTTERNUT SQUASH!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Ibti

Believe it or not, a few farmers’ market are still open this time of year. (Dupont Circle and Takoma Park markets are open on Sundays year-round, and my own Columbia Heights market runs every Saturday through mid-December.) While milk, eggs, … Continue reading →

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Get involved with Slow Food DC!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Ibti

Yesterday afternoon, Slow Food DC held a committee fair — a chance for those interested in becoming more involved with SFDC either as a board member or committee participant to learn more about what we do — at MLK library. … Continue reading →

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What’s in season: KALE!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Ibti

I don’t know quite how bananas got the reputation as being Nature’s Perfect Food. In my mind, that title should go to kale. Raw, massaged, steamed, stir-fried, chopped into soups, stews, quiches… kale is infinitely adaptable, crazy healthy, and surprisingly … Continue reading →

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Slow Food, Hot Spices: Indian Cooking From The Hearth

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Ibti

Come learn about Indian vegetarian cooking with noted novelist, writer, and culinary adventurer, Nani Power. Bring along a dish to share for the potluck afterward! What: A free talk, book reading/signing, and potluck When: Sunday, Nov 13 from 4:30-6:30pm Where: … Continue reading →

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Taste tested, snail approved

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Ibti

Yesterday marked the first ever Slow Food DC “Snail of Approval” awards ceremony, and what a ceremony it was — an opportunity to celebrate 40 local purveyors of responsibly produced, meticulously crafted, and downright delectable food. The rain held off, … Continue reading →

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Sept 15: Do good while eating well at Brainfood’s annual Grill-off fundraiser

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Ibti

What could be more fun than watching teams of award-winning chefs, amateur grilling aficionados, and Brainfood program graduates compete for the Brainfood Skillet Award and the Brainfoodie Choice Award? Might I suggest enjoying cool drinks, tasty food, and a silent … Continue reading →

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July 30: Basil Bonanza at Marion Street Garden

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Ibti

Okay, DC area foodies, here’s a challenge for you: what can you make with a mound of fresh basil? I mean besides pesto? Put on your thinking caps and your aprons and then join other seasonal food adventurers in the … Continue reading →

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