Wednesday, 05 January 2011 12:31

Fondy Farm to Benefit Farmers & Customers

Fondy Food Center is set to launch an 80 acre farm north of Milwaukee this coming spring. The project will lease high-quality, affordable and secure land to Fondy's landless, small-scale farmers, thereby ensuring the supply of fresh, affordable and locally grown produce to Milwaukee. Young Kim, Fondy's Executive Director, recently spoke about this innovative project on WUWM's Lake Effect. You may listen to the program by clicking here.

Become a Fondy Vendor in 2011

The 2010 season is drawing to a close, but it's never too early to start thinking about next season! If you have an interest in selling at Fondy, please contact Jenni Reinke, Market Manager, at or 414-562-2282. For more information, check out Fondy's vendor page, participation requirements and Vendor Interest Form.

You're Invited: Cooking Club Winter Sessions

Looking for a way to spice up your winter fare? Join in the fun and flavor of Cooking Club. A program of Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Health Alliance and Fondy Food Center, Cooking Club is a great place where you can make nutritious, affordable meals, socialize and learn new skills. If you want to eat better, feel better and save money, then this is the place for you!

Participants will make two recipes at each event and be able to take some food home to share with friends and family. Childcare is provided, but RSVP is required.

Cooking Club takes place from 6pm - 8pm at the Walnut Way Center, 2240 N. 17th St. For more information, please contact Kimberly Njoroge at 414-562-2282 or . An informational flyer is available by clicking here.

Call for Recipes: Community Cookbook

Fondy Food Center, along with Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Health Alliance, is currently creating the 2010 Savor the Season Community Cookbook. This is a special cookbook because it will contain much-loved recipes from our community. No, they don't have to be vegetarian and yes, they may contain chocolate! The important thing is that these are recipes chosen by you, our friends and neighbors, because YOU like them. People whose recipes are used will receive a free cookbook. For more information and to submit your recipe, please see the Recipe Collection Form on Fondy's website. (Note: The original submission deadline of September 30th has been extended - we're still accepting recipes!)

Come to the Table at Amaranth Bakery & Cafe

You're invited to enjoy good food and and good company at Amaranth Bakery's monthly Tuesday night dinner this coming January 18th from 5pm - 7pm. As is tradition, an upstanding community cook will prepare cuisine that reflects his or her culinary traditions. Rumor has it this meal will be inspired by the flavors of Africa. Amaranth is located at 3329 W. Lisbon Ave. The cost is pay-what-you-can. For more information, contact Dave Boucher at 414-934-0587 or .

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