Slow Food Knoxville is one of over 850 local convivium worldwide. Our mission is to support local growers, encourage sustainable practices, and preserve artisanal methods by cultivating the creation and enjoyment of food in the Tennessee Valley region through education, dialogue, and example.

BaconFest 2010

February 26 and 27. The word is out, but just to be sure: do not miss BaconFest 2010 here in beautiful Knoxville. It will be 2 days of pure bacon bliss featuring Allen Benton and many, many others.

“We eat the whole hog, from the ears to the lips to the feet, all but the squeal, and we serve bacon, sausage, and pork chops all for breakfast. As for beef, it is not a mountain tradition.” An eastern Kentucky Highlander on the use of the pig.

Day 1, Swine and Dine. February 26 @ the Glowing Body, 8:00 P.M. Purchase tickets @ http://www.knoxbaconfest.com/. There will be 4 courses from celebrated Knoxville chefs: Holly Hambright, General Manager Nama Sushi Bar Bearden, Catering Consultant for EOS Catering; Dave McCauley and Chris Dufree, Pitmasters for Q the Pig a BBQ Production; Robert Birkholz of the Tomato Head Maryville; and Meg Parrish and Lindsay Beeson of Craft and Spoon. Our sponsors are amazing, the world renowned Allen Benton will be on hand to discuss his product; Downtown Wine and Spirits have given us a hand selected Buffalo Trace Bourbon to taste; and we'll have coffee from Old City Java.

Day 2, BaconBits. February 27 @ Ironwood Studios, 7:00 P.M. $5 at the door.This is your chance to shine. It will be a semi-competitive bacon off. Bring your favorite bacon dish and drink. BaconBits will feature live music from Trisha Jean Brady and Mike McGill: Upland South and Friends and PRIZES awarded for various bacon categories such as, best use of bacon grease, most pork/bacon used in a dish, most contemporary interpretation of a traditional recipe, most exotic, and many more. There will be a suggested $5 cover for BaconBits that includes a sampling of contestants' food, live music, and other tasty treats.
Entry rules and recipe cards @ http://www.knoxbaconfest.com/

For more information email Mockingbird Events!

1st Annual Slow Food Potluck at Holston River Park, Knoxville

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Holston River Park for our first Slow Food Knoxville event. Over 50 people came out for what turned out to be a delicious feast of an assortment of homemade dishes, local cheeses and milks and teas! We are just thrilled with the attendance at our first event.

Below is a list of the wonderful dishes and drinks that were shared. Folks are welcome to post requests for recipes on this forum. Or, feel free to send your recipe to info@slowfoodknoxville.org. Amy will compile the recipes and share them here. We'll be posting information about future events as the details are finalized. We welcome your input!

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Holston River Park June 29th

Potluck dishes & drinks shared....yum, yum.

  • Fried Green Tomatoes
  • Roasted Garlic Potato Salad
  • Cucumbers and Yogurt
  • Raw Churned Cow Buttermilk
  • Mint Tea
  • Hibiscus Tea
  • Kimchee
  • Raw Whole Cow Milk
  • Raw Goat Milk
  • French Inspired Little Egg Sandwiches
  • Zucchini Casserole
  • Cow Milk Cottage Cheese
  • Cold Wax Bean & Onion Salad
  • Cornbread
  • Corn Tomato Salad
  • Roasted Beets
  • Salad Sally
  • Cucumber Dill Salad
  • Buttermilk Biscuit
  • Blackberry Pie
  • Eggplant with Sofrito
  • Bean & Potato Salad
  • Summer Zucchini Pasta
  • Sourdough Bread
  • Rosemary Cornmeal Crackers & Ricotta Cheese
  • Pumpkin Honey Muffins
  • Rhubarb Cobbler
  • Carrot Casserole
  • Napa Slaw
  • Green Beans & Roasted Potato Salad with Rosemary Vinegarette
  • Summer Polenta Cassarole
  • Asian Cole Slaw
  • Guacamole
  • Plum Upside Down Cake
  • Pesto