Kinkead Ridge Vineyard Tour/2008 Red Wine Release

Kinkead Ridge Estate Winery in Ripley, which has produced internationally-recognized wines from their vineyard east of Cincinnati, will open on September 4 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the release of four 2008 red wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Petit Verdot); and will host the annual vineyard tour.  Meet winegrower Ron in the vineyard and taste the grapes on the vine. Maps available to the vineyard at the winery, 904 Hamburg Street. The vineyard is located three miles away at 4288 Kinkead Road. Sorry no restrooms at the vineyard. Dogs on a leash please. Children welcome.

The winery will open on September 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; this is the last opening before the winery closes for harvest.

Make a day of it and visit your local southern Ohio wineries! For more information call 937-392-6077 or see www.KinkeadRidge.com

Ed Begley at Farmers' Fair this weekend

Ed Begley, who is keynoting at Farmers' Fair this Saturday, was interviewed by local blogger Amy's Table.

Farm Dinner & Art Celebration : September 25th

Blue Sky Farm and Bethany Kramer are teaming up for a locally inspired night to celebrate food and art. There will be a four-course meal prepared with produce grown organically and sustainably by Blue Sky Farm in Villa Hills, KY. Each serving is paired with its own uniquely designed dish made by local ceramicists Bethany Kramer and Tony Bove. When the meal is finished, the dishes are cleaned, and the same set you ate from, valued at $75, is packed up and ready for you to take home that night. Tickets are $100 with part of the proceeds benefiting Slow Food Cincinnati. The event will be held rain or shine on the evening of September 25th at Sunrock Farm in Wilder, KY. For more information, directions and tickets, please visit: http://www.autumnblossombanquet.com/

Turner Farm & Slow Food Cincinnati Canning Class

Please join Slow Food Cincinnati and Turner Farm in collaboration with Lydia Hirsh to extend the summer bounty through a hands-on tomato canning class. The class will be held at Turner Farm on August 7th from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. We will begin by picking organic tomatoes straight from the vine; we will then peel, dice, process and pack the tomatoes together. You are welcome to tour the farm and bring snacks or a picnic lunch (or a dish to share) to enjoy afterwards while the cans are cooling. The cost of the class is $35. We will provide all necessary equipment along with step by step instructions. You will leave with 3 wide mouth pint jars of chopped tomatoes to enjoy well past the summer season. Turner Farm is located at 7400 Given Road - Cincinnati, Ohio 45243. To sign up, please follow this link: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/121644

Slow Food Cincinnati Movie Night

Come enjoy a free showing of the film Polycutures, a recent food documentary featured at the 2009 Cleveland International Film Festival and 2010 OEFFA conference. We will be serving up scoops of Dojo gelato, popcorn, and refreshments with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. It will be held on Friday, July 30th at the UC Niehoff Studio, 2728 Vine Street. Doors open at 8:30, movie begins at 9:00 PM.

La Vigna Estate Winery Open Every Saturday

La Vigna Estate Winery will be open every Saturday and holiday Mondays throughout the summer. Hours of operation will be 12-6pm. They will be pouring 2008 Proprietary White (Petit Manseng), 2008 Proprietary Red (Cabernet blend) and 2009 Proprietary White (Petit Manseng). All wines are 100% Estate grown – ground to glass. Cost $5 (includes logo glass)Come celebrate summer with La Vigna Estate Winery. Call 937-375-1104 for more information or visit our website for directions: www.lavignaestatewinery.com

Turner Farm Garlic Class

Join Turner Farm's head gardener Melinda O'Briant and Laura Robinson for a discussion on growing garlic, its flavor attributes and the correct way to slice, chop and mince to get the most out of this pungent plant. Tastings will be available to demonstrate its wide ranging flavors. The class is held at Turner Farm on July 19th from 7-8:30 pm. The cost is $12. Call 513.561.7400 or email turnerfarm@zoomtown.com for reservations.

Sustainable Sunday : June 27th

Join Park+Vine, Slow Food Cincinnati, and the Miami chapter of the Sierra Club for our next Sustainable Sunday. We'll meet at 11 a.m. at Park+Vine, stop by Coffee Emporium for a fuel-up, then head out on a leisurely stroll along the river to Maribelle's for lunch. We'll plan to be back at Park+Vine around 2 p.m. or so. Email Laura at events@slowfoodcincinnati.org by June 22nd if you are interested in attending.

Cooks Needed for Community Shares Fundraiser

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati, a partnership of 28 local nonprofit groups focused on social and economic equality and environmental health, is looking for "locavore" cooks for its Guys, Griddles and Grub fundraiser on August 7.

GGG is Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati's major annual fundraiser and features “tastes” of great food from appetizers to dessert prepared and presented by men.  For the first time GGG will feature a “Local Best” category. 

Contact Estelle McNair if you are interested in participating.

Fermenting Class

Slow Food Cincinnati and Turner Farm are offering a fermenting class with Jennifer and Jordan from Fab Ferments. This is a beginners hands-on workshop teaching the basic fundamentals you will need to make your own raw cultured veggies! Everyone will go home with three quart jars of fermented food. Jars will be provided, but please bring a harvest basket, cutting board, knives and a pounding instrument. Space is limited so reserve your spot now: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/113919. The cost is $30.