RAW MILK TASTING and NT FOOD SWAP>>>>>> FEBRUARY 5th, 2005

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I called for at the North Mississippi River Interpretive Center today

just to see what was available. We LOVED that place for the last food swap. It

was her day off, but, upon checking the schedule, I found that there was an

opening in the large room that would fit our gathering on the 5th of February,

SO I GRABBED IT!

Many of us found the space INSPIRING and a place to see and appreciate

the wonderful Mississippi River and so much NATURE right in our backyard.

A wonderful place to take children. They enjoy our group and will give tours

and provide bird-watching for all who want it. If you haven't seen the building,

reserve time in your schedule to explore it. Everything in the building comes

from materials that are recycled trash and other creative earth-saving

sources. It's a toxin-free, organic building and very, very beautiful. It's also

completely handicap-accessible.

I know the time is short and many may be unable to attend, but we will be

having MANY events like this and the TASTINGS, POT-LUCKS, FOOD

SWAPS and LECTURES will be ongoing beginning now! Future Trad Food

tastings will compare and contrast EGGS, KIM CHEE, CHICKENS, MEATS,

SAUSAGES, FISH, CHEESES, KVASS, SOUPS, NT RECIPES, and other

traditional foods.

Lynn, and others, I appreciate your offer of your home, and I'd be willing to

host events too, as would several others who've offered. However, I'm

thinking that this event is going to get much bigger than any of us can host at

home. There is nothing wrong with EXTRACURRICULAR EVENTS in addition

to full club events, though. Rebekah and I have hosted an NT FOOD

TASTING every Wednesday night (PIZZA NIGHT) for over a year, for

example, but it wouldn't be possible to do this in our home with a huge group.

I promise to provide more advance notice next time!

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TIME AND DATE: 10 am-12 noon.

Saturday February 5th 2005

Nature walks and exploration of building and grounds to follow

Bring BINOCS and hiking clothing if you are a nature lover!

LOCATION: Just a few minutes N of downtown Minneapolis. Take the 49th

St. Exit off I-94 Northbound, turn right and you are there. If you are coming

from the north you will actually exit on 53rd and journey 4 blocks on the

access road. The INTERPRETIVE CENTER is on the E side of the hiway

along the river. Park right in front.

TRAD-FOOD TASTING: LOCAL RAW MILKS!! As our MAIN EVENT, we will

have as many as 5 different LOCAL RAW MILKS side-by-side for comparison,

including fresh RAW GOAT MILK. In addition expect many home-made and

farm-made KEFIRS and YOGURTS. We will also have an array of

ARTISINAL CHEESES for tasting. Any raw dairy producers are WELCOME to

come, sell food and describe their farm and philosophy. If possible I'd like to

have a short presentation by one or more dairy producers. I'm working on

arranging that now.

WHAT TO BRING.

1) We are authorized for a POT-LUCK LUNCH as well so this is a chance to

show off your LACTO-FERMENTED VEGETABLES, SOUPS, FAVORITE NT

DISHES, and DESSERTS. We have a bunch of backyard cherries that just

might go into something amazing!

2) Also bring interesting and healthful CRACKERS for the CHEESE TASTING.

3) Bring NT food items for the food swap/sale.

4) Recipes, stories, pictures, books to show-n-tell, and more.

5) Magazines, books and literature to swap.

WHO'S WELCOME: Bring FAMILY, INTERESTED PERSONS and FRIENDS.

This is an opportunity for newcomers to find out what this whole movement is

all about in the best of all possible ways. We will have room for quite a

crowd.

COST: A suggested donation of $1-2 each just to cover the cost of the

space.

QUESTIONS? Call me at 612-827-1549 or holistic@...