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Slow Food Denver cultivates the enjoyment of local food with all members of the community to create a more just and sustainable food system.

Our programs support producers and systems that grow food that’s good for the people and good for the planet. https://linktr.ee/slowfooddenver

06/19/2026

At Slow Food Denver, we believe that food should be good, clean, and fair – but we also believe it should bring us together. Today, we are thrilled to honor with our Snail of Approval award.

Stowaway Kitchen defines itself as a collection of shared adventures, serving up nourishment for "a young heart, an old soul, and everything in between." They have successfully built a business where sustainable hospitality and deep community engagement intersect.

By treating their kitchen as the heart of the home, Stowaway focuses on:

*Creating genuine human connection through the shared experience of a meal.

*Crafting a globally influenced menu that respects the origins of recipes while supporting our local food ecosystem.

*Fostering a space of fulfillment, warmth, and inclusivity.

When you support Stowaway Kitchen, you are supporting a vision of dining that celebrates culture, connection, and conscious community building.

Help us celebrate this wonderful addition to our Snail of Approval family!

06/18/2026

That’s an official wrap on our spring season, and we’re celebrating by highlighting one of our incredible winter additions to the instructor team: Erica Kennedy

Erica brings her professional background as a therapist into the kitchen, infusing every class with patience, mindfulness, and culinary creativity. This season, her middle school students explored everything from whole spice sensory tastings for homemade chai to scratch-made crêpes. By the end of the semester, two of her students officially announced they want to be chefs!

A few of Erica's favorite highlights from the semester:
*The Veggie Win: Her students completely devoured a pasta e fagioli soup packed with kale, celery, carrots, and onions – and declared it one of their favorite dishes of the year.
*The Happy Accident: While making whipped cream for strawberry short crêpes, a student got so enthusiastic they accidentally churned it into butter. Erica pivoted on the fly, turning it into delicious honey butter instead.
*Getting Hands-on: From mixing energy bites by hand to shaking up bags of homemade ice cream, her classes were all about movement, giggles, and good food.

Thank you, Erica, for inspiring the next generation of joyful eaters!

06/17/2026

Tickets are officially ON SALE for the 2026 Slow Food Denver Annual Farm Dinner!

Join us on August 29th at the historic Chatfield Farms for an unforgettable evening celebrating 25 years of nourishing our community from the ground up. This milestone silver anniversary dinner is shaping up to be our most delicious one yet!

We are thrilled to share this year’s incredible lineup:
*Multi-course dinner curated by the culinary artisans at Michelin-recommended Restaurant Olivia
*VIP tasting experience and signature welcome cocktails by Uncle Tim's Cocktails
*Premium non-alcoholic mocktail experience by Horizon Verjus

Every ticket, silent auction bid, and paddle raise directly funds our mission toward a more equitable food system – including our Seed to Plate program, Snail of Approval and Community Workshops.

Secure your seats today before they sell out! - https://events.handbid.com/lp/slow-food-denver-farm-dinner-2026

Want to partner with us? We are actively looking for additional sponsors to help bring this magical evening to life! If you or your business want to support a good, clean, and fair food system, explore our sponsorship levels at the link in our bio or email Emily at [email protected].

06/16/2026

Join us in welcoming our newest Snail of Approval awardee:

We are thrilled to recognize TBD Foods for their incredible commitment to good, clean, and fair food in the Denver area. As a family-owned personal chef and full-service catering company, they truly embody the Slow Food philosophy by placing community, people, and planet at the center of everything they do.

From intimate backyard dinners to large celebrations across the Front Range, TBD Foods crafts personalized, scratch-made seasonal menus that highlight the very best of Colorado’s local farmers and ranchers.

Thank you, TBD Foods, for nourishing our community, supporting our local economy, and making sustainable dining a memorable celebration.

Head to the link in our bio to learn more about our Snail of Approval program and discover how you can book TBD Foods for your next stress-free, delicious event!

06/12/2026

Right now, Colorado farmers markets are overflowing with vibrant, salad greens that are a far cry from the plastic tubs at the grocery store. Eating "slow" means celebrating this seasonal crunch!

Here is what you’ll find fresh at the markets this weekend:
🌱 Spicy Mustard Greens & Arugula: For a peppery, bold punch.
🥬 Crisp Butterhead & Leaf Lettuces: Tender, sweet, and perfect for light dressings.
🌿 Pea Shoots & Microgreens: Dense with nutrients and ideal for delicate texture.
🍃 Spinach & Chard: Sturdy greens that handle both raw and warm preparations.

How to use them (beyond the basic side salad):
The "Warm Wilt": Toss sturdy spinach or chard with a warm bacon or mushroom vinaigrette so the leaves just barely soften.
The Green Base: Use peppery arugula or mustard greens as a bed for grilled Colorado meats, letting the warm juices create their own dressing.
The Blend: Mix delicate microgreens and pea shoots directly into your morning smoothies or layer them high on sourdough toast with local goat cheese.
The Herb Swap: Use tender lettuce leaves as low-waste, fresh wraps for taco fillings or grain salads.

How do you serve your market greens? Are you a minimalist with olive oil and lemon, or do you have a go-to scratch-made dressing? Drop your tips below!

06/11/2026

What an incredible day! A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on June 6th for the Slow Food Denver 25th Anniversary Bake Sale! Because of your incredible support, the event was a huge success, helping us kick off our next 25 years of good, clean, and fair food in Colorado.

We are so grateful for the amazing community that showed up to celebrate with us. This day wouldn’t have been possible without our phenomenal partners and sponsors:
*Our Talented Bakers & In-Kind Sponsors: A huge shoutout to the local bakers who donated their mouthwatering artisanal breads, pastries, and treats! Thank you to La Croissanterie, NoCo Bread, Elderhood Wisdom, Moxie Bread, Local Pastry Tote, Sweet Earth Orchard, and Moon Raccoon Baking Co. You are the heart of Denver's food community!
*Natural Grocers: A special thank you for your generous donation and support in making this event possible!
*The Dulce Co Coffee Shop.: Thank you for keeping us perfectly caffeinated and refreshed with your delicious coffee, matcha, and chai!
*Faith Williams Dyrsten: Thank you for sharing your talent and guiding us through such a beautiful, nature-inspired sunprints art activity.
*Our Wonderful Attendees: Most of all, thank you to EVERYONE who bought tickets, traded tokens, browsed the rummage sale, and shared a smile with us. Your support directly funds our mission-driven programming, like the Seed to Plate youth education initiative.

Here’s to the next 25 years of joy and justice in our food system!

06/10/2026

That’s a wrap on an incredible spring season of Seed to Plate!

Our students spent the last few months learning to chop, zest, grate, and build flavors. Together, we explored everything from mint and pea dumplings to deconstructed strawberry shortcakes.

But beyond the recipes, this spring was full of moments that reminded us exactly why we do this work:
* At RMP Federal, a batch of homemade whipped cream got a little too much love and accidentally became delicious, homemade butter!
* A 2nd-grade student who usually relies on a feeding tube ended up loving and eating our rainbow veggie ramen – a beautiful moment his teacher couldn't wait to share with his mom.
* At Hallett, a mom was thrilled to see her daughter happily devouring black beans – a food she usually refuses at home.
* The critics have spoken: Students at RMP Noel gave our fruit and French toast skewers a definitive 10/10, 100/10, and an infinity rating!

None of this would be possible without our amazing community, schools, and young chefs. Scroll through to see our spring by the numbers!

284 Classes taught
1,022 students reached
3,385 Fresh, delicious meals served

Thank you for growing, cooking, and tasting with us this school year! Have a wonderful summer!

06/04/2026

Let’s slow down. Gather at the table. Swap stories. And spark change.

This June, is thrilled to participate in Slow Food USA’s nationwide Joyful Dinner Series. This event is designed to celebrate the incredible efforts of our local farmers, foster a deeper connection with our neighbors, and support the movement for good, clean, and fair food for all.

Come share some bubbles and bites over a community conversation with us in support of Slow Food USA’s ongoing national mission. Includes tapas style bites thoughtfully paired with samplings of bubbles as we learn more about our local food system.

DATE: Wednesday, June 24th at 5:30 PM
LOCATION: the plimoth - 2335 E 28th Ave., Denver, CO 80205
$50 per person
RSVP: to book your reservation, please contact the plimoth at (303) 297-1215

Invite some friends who have never tried this neighborhood eatery and secure your table today. We look forward to sharing this joyful evening with you!

Learn more - https://www.theplimoth.com/wine-dinners/joyful-dinner-with-slow-food-denver

06/03/2026

The wait is almost over! This Saturday, June 6, we are taking over the beautiful Sunny Bug Farmette (near Observatory Park) to celebrate Slow Food Denver’s 25th Anniversary – and you do not want to miss it!

If you haven't bought your ticket and token bundles yet, this is your final call to buy online before the day of! Getting your bundles in advance ensures you skip the lines and are fully loaded with tokens when you check-in.

Here is a final reminder of the incredible lineup waiting for you:
The Best Bakers in Town: Treat yourself to artisanal baked goods from , , , , , , , and
Sips: Fresh coffee, matcha, and chai from , plus whimsical Unicorn Lemonade!
Sunprints Art Activity: Join artist for a hands-on art session using sunlight, fresh flowers, and herbs to create your own nature-inspired masterpiece to take home.
Live Music: Local tunes to groove to while you stroll and snack.
Anniversary Rummage Sale & Local Flour: Browse curated kitchen treasures and grab some Colorado milled flour for your own kitchen.

Every single token spent makes an impact. All proceeds from the event fund Slow Food Denver's programming – from our Seed to Plate youth education to our Snail of Approval awards and community workshops. Help us kick off our next 25 years of good, clean, and fair food!

Come hungry, bring your friends, and let's celebrate a quarter-century of joy and justice!

Get your tickets today! - https://events.humanitix.com/25th-anniversary-bake-sale

06/01/2026

We are thrilled to officially award Joy Hill with the Snail of Approval Award from Slow Food Denver!

Founded on craft, care, and connection, this neighborhood spot perfectly bridges creative culture with Denver’s mountain spirit. But what truly sets Joy Hill apart is an uncompromising commitment to Colorado’s agricultural landscape.

From pioneering the use of local, regenerative rye freshly milled by Roaring Fork Mill to deep community partnerships with Delaney Farm at Project Worthmore and the Harvey Park Farmers Market, the restaurant embodies everything it means to provide food that is good, clean, and fair for all.

Join us in celebrating the entire Joy Hill team for their leadership in our local food community. Next time you grab a slice on South Broadway, know that you are directly supporting Colorado soil health and local farmers!

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