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Rain Barrel Workshop

Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Organic Gardening on May 21, 2010 | 2 Comments »

I’ve made these before — it’s cool!

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring… Make a Rain Barrel Catchment System

Environmental Engineer Terry Meer will demonstrate how to make a rain barrel catchment system for your home or garden.

Collection of water from rooftop runoff can provide an ample supply of free ‘soft water’ containing no chlorine, lime or calcium. Rainwater is ideal for many uses, it will also lower your monthly water bill and lessen your impact on the land.

LOCATION

Join us on Saturday May 22nd from 1:30-3pm at

Econ Farm
16206 Hamilton Drive,
Orlando, FL, 32833

COST

$35 members/ $40 non-members for class plus 30-gallon rain barrel

Advanced Registration Requited! Facebook RSVP here. To register, email info@simplelivinginstitute.org or call 321-228-4310

Learn more at  www.simplelivinginstitute.org

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May 21 Transition Orlando Meeting

Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, tagged , , , , on May 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Green Team is pleased to host the first meeting of the new Transition Orlando chapter!

It is today, May 21st at 6:30pm at the First Unitarian Church of Orlando. Head toward the education building near the playground to the Assembly Room. Facebook RSVP here.

Transition Orlando is part of Transition US. From their website:

“Transition US is a nonprofit organization that provides inspiration, encouragement, support, networking, and training for Transition Initiatives across the United States. We are working in close partnership with the Transition Network, a UK based organization that supports the international Transition Movement as a whole.

The Transition Movement is a vibrant, grassroots movement that seeks to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. It represents one of the most promising ways of engaging people in strengthening their communities against the effects of these challenges, resulting in a life that is more abundant, fulfilling, equitable and socially connected.

We believe that we can make the transition to a more sustainable world. We hope that you will join us.”

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Winter Park’s Green Day Cafe

Posted in Restaurants on May 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Last week, we were looking for a restaurant in Winter Park that offered healthy meals for our “on the go” but health conscious family.  I did a quick Google search and was happy to find a link for the Green Day Cafe.  It turns out that this eco-friendly restaurant was right across the street from my husband’s shop, and it even had a drive-thru!  I checked out the menu online and placed an order for a number of wraps that were accompanied by “broccoli crunch” and natural potato chips.

I ordered the “Holy Guacamole” wrap while my hubby ordered the “Buffalo Chicken” wrap.  The kids had grilled cheese, but they were really more like quesadillas.  The potato chips, pita chips, and broccoli crunch (slaw) were tasty and went well with the wraps.  We also ordered a side of beans/rice that were made with nutritious brown rice instead of white.  My children’s kids’ meals were served with mandarin oranges and organic apple juice, so this natural-minded mama was very happy!

While the customer service on the phone could have been better, the food was both healthy and delicious.  We’ll definitely be visiting the Green Day Cafe again in the future.

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Aloha Farmer’s Market

Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Food and Nutrition, tagged , , , , , on May 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Seeking a unique shopping and dining experience? Check out Slow Food Orlando’s upcoming event!

Aloha Farmer’s Market

Date: Friday, May 28, 2010

Time: 6 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Islands Dining Room

For reservations, call 407-503-DINE (3463)

Chefs at Loews Royal Pacific Resort are celebrating the bounty of Central Florida with a special Farmer’s Market Dining Experience that features locally-grown food. In partnership with Slow Food Orlando and as part of Loews Hotels’ “Adopt-a-Farmer” program, the hotel consistently sources and buys food items that are grown and raised in the local area. Islands Dining Room will host their first Farmer’s Market Dining Experience on Friday, May 28, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM.

Menu

Hearts of Christmas Farms, LLC

“Create your own salad station”
Cucumbers, Carrots, Local Tomatoes, Red Onion, Croutons, Sunflower Seeds, Shredded Cheddar, Parmesan Cheese, Sun dried Cherries
Choice of Strawberry Balsamic, Ginger Soy, Avocado Ranch
Olde Hearth Bread Company Artisan Bread Display

Wild Ocean Market

Port Canaveral Shrimp Dumpling Station
Ruby Red Shrimp Dumplings with Bean Sprouts, Cilantro, Basil and Red Curry Broth

Palmetto Creek Farms

Pork Taco Station
Roast Pork Carnitas Station with freshly made Corn Tacos, Shredded Lettuce, Guacamole, Tomato Salsa and Chipotle Sour Cream

Deep Creek Ranch Livestock

All Natural Roast Beef Sandwich
Italian Style Roast Beef with Fresh Mozzarella, Giardiniera, Sweet peppers on Semolina Bread

Desserts

Florida Peach Cobbler, Blueberry Upside down Cake, Carmel Ice Cream

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Recipe Call for Flexitarian Cookbook

Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Food and Nutrition, tagged , , , , , on May 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Got a fav recipe you want to see published? Here’s your chance from Slow Food Orlando and Katy from Dine Magazine!

Katy from Dine Magazine and Slow Food Glades to Coast recently connected with Halle Tecco who writes for HuffPo and Stanford Social Innovation Review. She is working on a new book titled, The Flexitarian Cookbook. This book will benefit two organizations — Slow Food USA’s Time for Lunch Campaign, and Yoga Bear and she is looking for a few more chefs to contribute recipes to be included in the book.

The Flexitarian Cookbook is a book of unique recipes that will please both vegetarians and carnivores, and it is set to be published in Fall 2010.

The recipes should have the following focus:

  • Unexpected and unique, combining multiple flavors to maximize palatableness.
  • From around the world, but with a California flair.
  • Accessible and straight-forward, suitable for beginners.

These should be recipes in which meat can be substituted or taken out all together. They are also accepting hearty, healthy vegetarian recipes. Chefs will get full credit for the recipe in both the book and website.

Visit their website at here.

In you or your client is interested in submitting something, email me trisha.strawn@deepcreekranch.us or Katy katy@dinemag.net, as these must be received by May 17, 2010.

Slowly,
Trish Strawn
Slow Food Orlando
Deep Creek Ranch
Florida Food Policy Council

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Organic Food and film Festival — May 15

Posted in Food and Nutrition, Local "Green" Events on May 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing all these films and they’re good.  Go catch them if you haven’t and even if you have!

ORGANIC FOOD & FILM FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 15, 2010,
10 a.m.-5 p.m.

OCALA CIVIC THEATRE

The Organic Food & Film Festival will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010. Everyone is invited to enjoy a relaxed Saturday learning about organic food, expanding their health-care choices, and watching one, two or three life-changing and inspiring films.

Academy Award-nominated “Food Inc.” will be shown at 11:00 a.m. “Food Inc.” is an eye-opening documentary that exposes the underbelly of large-scale industrial farming, the source of 97% of our food.

Rated PG.

“The Future of Food,” at 1:00 p.m., is an excellent expose of genetically modified food. “The Future of Food” takes viewers inside the web of market and political forces that are causing our supermarkets to be stocked with Frankenfoods. The film also exposes how huge multinational corporations are seeking to control the world’s food system.

Rated G.

At 3:00 PM, “What’s Organic About Organic?” will take viewers on a heartening visual field-trip to organic, chemical-free farms. This uplifting, 60-minute film will be introduced by its co-producer, Marty Mesh, who is the director of Florida Organic Growers. FOG will be
present at the Festival all day to educate attendees about organic food, farming and certification.

Rated G.

This all-day event offers attendees a great opportunity to obtain a surprisingly in-depth education about the state of today’s food.  Local suppliers, including health food stores, holistic practitioners, and organic growers and gardeners, will be present to help guide attendees to healthier choices.

Confirmed exhibitors to date include:
Back in Balance/Health & Healing Center of Ocala, Bay Lake Blueberry Farm, Claudia’s Facials, The Cottage Shoppe, Dirty Worms Organic Gardening Supplies, Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, Florida Organic Growers, Gem Galleria, Herbal Advantage/Safe Connect Plus, Home Grown Organics, Honda of Ocala, HypKnow Inc., Immunotec Inc., Lifestyle Solutions, Marion County Master Gardeners, Melaleuca, Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, Ocala Bicycle Center, Ocala Chiropractic Clinic, Ocala Probiotics, Qivana, Simple Green Solutions, Time to Stop the Pain, U.S. Green Building Council Marion/Ocala Chapter, Whole Earth Pet Supply, and Wrensong Farm.

DATE & LOCATION

The Organic Food & Film Festival will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  at Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E. Silver Springs Boulevard (East State Road 40, next to the Appleton Museum), in Ocala.

COST
Movie tickets are $5/person if ordered in advance, and may be purchased at the door subject to availability.

For information, to make reservations, or to obtain vendor space, call 352-629-4000.

Tickets may also be purchased online (with no additional “convenience” fees) at www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com/organic.html where the movies’ preview trailers may also be viewed.

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Mystic Grove Annual Beltane Celebration

Posted in Spirituality, tagged , , , , , , on May 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Mystic Grove is getting ready  for their annual Beltane Celebration. A family friendly event!

Annual Beltane Celebration

hosted by Mystic Grove

The new ribbons go up on the May Pole about now so you know what that means… Beltane time!

Beltane is the celebration of the glory of spring at its height. All ages are welcome to attend this family friendly event. Dress is casual, or feel free to come in Spring or Beltane inspired dress! (ex: spring colors, bubbles for the kids, flowers in your hair.)

Flowers most welcome for the altar and around the May Pole. You may also bring a CLEARLY LABELED dish for the potluck. (Name of donor, name of dish, non-vegetarian, vegetarian, etc.)

DATE AND TIME

  • Beltane Celebration is May 8, 2010.
  • Ritual is at 7 PM in the RE Courtyard. Potluck and fellowship to follow in the Assembly room.

LOCATION & RSVP

First Unitarian Church of Orlando
1901 E. Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32803

Please RSVP over Email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org or Facebook so we know how many to prepare for. Look forward to meeting you!

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Free Herbal Tea Presentation

Posted in Coffee and Tea, Deals Around Town, Food and Nutrition on May 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

A free gathering by Chonteau McElvin, Folk Healer! Come sample the herbal teas!

Free Herbal Presentation with Tea Samples

Featherfoot Spirit is a beautiful cottage nestled in the heart of College Park. Brenda has created a beautiful place for healing and growth. The classes offered are unique and loving, it is the best kept secret of Orlando.

On May 28th I will be at Featherfoot Spirit for her Meet Up group. I will be talking about the Wise Woman tradition and the benefits of Nourishing Herbal Infusions .

Come and enjoy this beautiful informative evening of sharing good company and sampling delicious herbal teas.

Sweet Blessings
~Chonteau McElvin,
Folk Healer

Please call me at 407-342-3912 or Featherfoot Spirit at 407-704-7811 to RSVP.

Can also Facebook RSVP

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The Maiden Group — Support Group Forming for Tween Girls!

Posted in Fun Stuff for Kids on May 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

A new support group is forming for tween girls!

The Maiden Group

The Maiden Group focuses on encouraging girls to have a connection with the magical elemental world, increasing self confidence and positive body awareness. After counseling 10 years in an all girls program I have seen many young girls loose their way during the middle school years. Between ages 10 and 13 most girls are developing their identities. It is very important they have numerous positive women in their lives they can internalize.

Through earth-based and mindfulness techniques such as herbal wisdom, meditations and sacred ceremony, I believe our tween girls will be able to obtain the support they need to navigate their way through this time in their lives.

Please join Chonteau McElvin, Folk Healer for this unique monthly support group.  Facebook RSVP.

Cost is $10.00

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