(FLOYD, BLACKSBURG, ROANOKE and SURROUNDINGS)
Meadow Creek Dairy artisanal cheeses are always a big attraction.
Doris Fleming of Zeppoli's Restaurant demonstrates the preparation of locally grown rabbit with rosemary.
Larry Bright discusses the fine art of bacon production from his free-range Floyd County pigs.

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The Blueridge convivium carries out the Slow Food mission on a local level. We explore, enjoy and promote local and ethnic culinary traditions using sustainably grown and locally produced food sources. We host educational events as well as events just to enjoy tasty and wonderful foods and wine in a slow and convivial setting.

JOIN US. Slow Food Blueridge got its start in March 2006 and is one of the more than 70 Slow Food convivia in the United States. Our membership comes from Floyd, Roanoke, Montgomery, Carrol and Patrick counties in Southwestern Virginia. If you would like to join Slow Food USA (and, by extension, the Blueridge convivium), please see the national membership page on www.slowfoodusa.org. After joining Slow Food USA, you will be contacted by the Blueridge convivium via e-mail about upcoming events and tastings.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SLOW FOOD Blue Ridge

3/19 at Floyd Public Library

Viewing of the movie"Chocolat" with chocolate seminar and tasting by Genie chocolate maker/owner of Chocolate Spike in Blacksburg. Movie starts at 6pm, seminar and tasting at 7pm after which the rest of the movie is viewed. e-mail Susanne@slowfoodblueridge.org

4/3 at Villa Appalaccia Winery

Yearly meeting with Dinner. Election of officers and presentation of board Dinner at 7pm is free for present and future Slow Food members . To sign up e-mail Susanne@slowfoodblueridge.org

4/4 at Foggy Ridge Cider

Apple tree grafting workshop. Stay tuned for more info or e-mail cidermaker@foggyridgecider.com

Everybody is welcome to take part in our events.
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Other events of interest to Slow Foodies:

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
 Meet in Historic Smithfield heirloom orchard and gardens, from 1:30 until 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21st .
The class will be led by Barry Robinson, Montgomery County Horticulture Extension Agent and Don Bixby Historic Smithfield Garden Coordinator.
 Pre-registration is required with a fee of $15.00 to support the historic agriculture program at Smithfield.  Make check payable to Montgomery County Branch – APVA and indicate that payment is for the Orchard Workshop.