Slow food Italia
This month, a sizeable number of the local farm and food community trundle off to the annual Terra Madre — the annual Slow Food event in Italy, which is held in Turin concurrently and right next door to Salone del Gusto.
This is where many of those inspiring us with their foodery get their inspiration. One word of caution, though. Prepare yourself for their return, and with that stories of what you missed. These mouth-watering tales will induce great longing. Last year, some of the 20 or so happy adventurers from around here put together a discussion at the Century Center including a slideshow in case the descriptions didn’t have you longing enough. As difficult as that will be, we hope they do it again.
Just dessert
When he was at death’s door, Oscar Wilde is said to have sampled a bottle of expensive champagne and remarked “Alas, I am dying beyond my means.â€
With a nod to those of you with considerable paper or actual losses from the markets’ recent plunge, The Eater has scoured local menus for appropriate gustatory solace. So, in honor of the barons of Wall Street who steered you wrong, we recommend a trip to Elaine’s on Franklin for this dessert: Vanilla financier with apple-almond compote, bourbon sauce and florentine.
Oyster contest
Speaking of oysters, the folks at Marx Food sent us a note about an oyster contest. Best answer to the question “What would you do with four dozen Puget Sound oysters?†wins. More info at marxfood.com/win-four-dozen-fresh-oysters/
Note that the four dozen are of the West Coast variety, as in Pacific, Kumamoto, Virginica and Olympia.
