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FOOD SWAP UPDATE: Long live the Food Swap!

Slow Food Lake Tahoe Board members met on Friday, Dec 16th with the Nevada County Department of Environmental Health (NCDEH) to discuss the October Food Swap that was cancelled due to a suspected violation of California Food Retail Law.   It was a successful meeting, with important information shared by both groups.  And the good news is, our TruckeeTahoe Food Swap will continue to be held once a month.  Thanks to those of you who signed our petition having your support at this meeting really helped!  SFLT informed the NCDEH of the changing needs and desires of local community members in regards to fresh and local food access.  To our surprise, it turns out that they are  aware that the current laws need changing.  We learned of current policy discussions happening right now that aim to amend regulations that apply to small food producers, CSAs, school gardens, and other community-based food initiatives.  That's not to say that food safety will take a back seat to consumer demands, but the representatives we talked with realize that umbrella laws designed for large corporate food producers are simply too burdensome to sustain small, local food production efforts.  The next step is to get involved on the legislative level to help promote state-wide and national change!  Email us if you'd like to get involved!  Let your voice be heard!

Please also check out the new TruckeeTahoe Food Swap website.  Sign up for the newsletter and RSVP for upcoming swaps via this site!

We're still gathering support: please take a moment and sign our petition >>



Why This Is Important

On Oct 30th, the community of Truckee, CA tried to hold a 'food swap' at a local winery. Since the food swap was advertised as a public event in a public venue any food served has to come from a regulated kitchen according to California health and safety code. The Nevada County Dept of Environmental Health issued a warning to the winery and said they could be held liable, so the swap was cancelled.


We are petitioning to allow a food swap to be held in a public location as a FREE community event; free from any association with CA Food Retail Code and exempt from retail or commerce law. We ask that the terms and concepts of "swap" and "share" not be associated with the terms and concepts of "retail", "commerce", or "trade".

 

Our Mission


Slow Food Lake Tahoe’s mission is to reconnect people to the enjoyment of
local, seasonal, and sustainable food and to educate the community
about their vital role as participants in our food system.

Demystifying the CSA Box

Thursday, 24 March 2011 00:00
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When: Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $42 for Slow Food members, $47 for all others
Reservations request. Please call Dragonfly to reserve: 530-587-0557


Ever wonder what to do with those rapini greens or turnips? Interested in joining a CSA, but unsure about how to prepare unusual vegetables? Come get some great recipe tips, ideas, and tastes - all paired with a fabulous vintage.

Join chef Billy McCullough at Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar in Truckee as he partners with Mountain Bounty Farm, Sobon Estate Winery and Thompson Valley Ranch next Wednesday, April 6th for a fun, interactive food event benefiting Slow Food Lake Tahoe.

Food and wine stations will feature unusual, yet simple preparations of unique vegetables from a typical CSA box.

In addition, one station will be focused on Thompson Valley Ranch London Broil Steak. Sobon Estates will pair wine with the different food items.


Come join the fun, sample tasty food and wine and learn about local food.

Hope to see you there!

Presented by Dragonfly Restaurant in partnership with Mountain Bounty Farm. All proceeds benefit Slow Food Lake Tahoe.
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