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.

FRESH SCREENING

The Highlander Research and Education Center is hosting a FRESH screening on Tuesday, February 2nd in the Community Room at the Magnolia campus of Pellissippi State College, located at 1610 E. Magnolia Ave, Knoxville. Doors open at 5:30, movie begins at 6pm with discussion to follow. Snacks will be provided by Three Rivers Market. The event is free, but donations are appreciated and will go to support the Highlander Research and Education Center. Directions available at www.pstcc.edu/maps.html .

FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision of our food and our planet’s future. FRESH addresses an ethos that has been sweeping the nation and is a call to action America has been waiting for. To learn more, you can view the attached document or visit www.freshthemovie.com.

To learn more about the Highlander Center, click here, and for more information about Three Rivers Market, Knoxville's Community Food Co-op, click here.

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!

How to Go Slow

A good primer for anyone who wants to learn how to "go slow" in 1000 words, or less:

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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