Fill out Delta County Master Plan Survey by July 1!
We all have concerns for the future of Delta County and want to create a sustainable, thriving community that protects the things we love most about our home. This Spring, Delta County began the process of creating a County-Wide Master Plan. The Delta County Master Plan will have effect our community for years to come, and public involvement is key to creating a plan that works for us.
Please take a few minutes and share your vision with the Delta County Master Plan team by filling out the online questionnaire linked in the button below. Most of the questions are multiple choice, but there is a section at the bottom to write your lengthy thoughts on growth and development in the county. We feel there is some ambiguity in how a few of the multiple choice responses could be interpreted, so please be as specific as possible in your written comments.
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Cooking Classes and Lunch at the Trading Post
June 29 - July 13; 15495 Black Bridge Rd, Paonia
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At the Trading Post, June 29 will be a Middle Eastern feast (open to the public), 12-2pm:
Lebanese Pumpkin Kibben
Ful Medlems, Fava Beans Cooked With Lemon And Garlic
Persian Kuku Sabzi, Herb Stuffed Frittata With Walnuts And Rose Petals
Lebanese Batata Harra, Spiced Potatoes
Freshly Made Pita Bread
Falafel
Fresh Green Salad
Tahini Lemon Sauce
Cashew Cardamon Pudding With Fresh Fruit
As always featuring the Valley's finest produce, farm products and organic ingredients.
Suggested donation $10. Work trade always available.
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Wine and Dine in the Vine
July 1, Olathe
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Buy your tickets at The Vine Market and Bistro or online at Brown Paper Tickets.
General admission is $55
General admission with Shuttle Pass is $60
This is an adults 21 or over event.
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Pam's Jammin' Cherry Days Brunch
July 2, 9am-1pm, Alfred Eames Cellars
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Reservations: Call 970-527-6290 or 970-250-7630. Email Pam.
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Paella Dinner
July 2, 4pm, Leroux Creek Inn & Vineyards
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Classic Paella is a Valencian rice dish from the southeastern coast of Spain. This ancient rice dish has evolved to become a symbol of Spanish culinary experience with each region adding meat ingredients, customizing the entree.
Winemaker and Chef, Yvon Gros, is hosting a Paella Dinner at Leroux Creek Vineyards (12388 3100 Road, Hotchkiss) on Sunday, July 2, 4pm.
Price: $29.50 (tax & tip included). Wine extra.
Call 970 872-4746 for reservations.
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VOGA's Know Your Farmer Series
Open to All
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The Living Farm Tours
Friday through Sunday, 1-6pm
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The Living Farm is a very popular destination for those who want to see how an organic sustainable farm works. The self guided interactive tour takes their “parade route” through the very heart of their farm. You begin with our pigs and continue leisurely visiting their turkeys, chickens and our dairy sheep.
The greenhouses and gardens are always flourishing and they are wonderful to explore. They will take you behind the scenes of a thriving organic farm where you will be able to see firsthand how creating a sustainable “eco-system” is key to a successful farm. Here are some of the things you can experience on your tour:
- Appreciate the integrated system of their plants and animals – the ultimate in sustainability practices
- Meet and pet their farm animals. Chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, cows, goats and sheep are all available to be held and petted in your tour.
- Learn about alternative heating methods for year-round growing
- Admire their strawberry towers – their specialized system for growing strawberries from spring until frost with hardly any weeds
- Meet their heritage turkeys and understand the importance of heritage breeds
- Learn how they boost the nutrient density in their produce and how you can do the same
- Find out about the perpetual greens harvest (their eternal salad bar) and learn how to create the same in your backyard
- Visit their patented Abundance Garden demonstration gardens
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Slow Food Nations
July 14-16, Denver
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Slow Food Nations is closing down the streets of downtown Denver in celebration of good, clean and fair food for all! Meet us at the Taste Marketplace in Larimer Square for a free culinary adventure that will engage all your senses.
With local Denver food producers, live music, culinary demonstrations and international exhibitor tastings, you’ll want to bring your friends & family to this party in the street!
The exhibitor space will be open from 10AM – 6PM on Saturday, July 15 and 10AM – 4PM on Sunday, July 16.
Special treat: Carlo Petrini, the founder of Slow Food, and Jack Johnson will present at the event!
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Ride Sharing to Denver
Not sure how this will work, but if you intend to attend the event and want to carpool to Denver with other like-minded Slow Food Nations enthusiasts, email Slow Food Western Slope and we may become matchmakers!
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Spicy Indian Cabbage-And-Potato Curry
Recipe by Saveur
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Photo by James Roper
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Buy local!
- 3 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 1⁄2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1⁄2 tsp. red chile powder, such as cayenne
- 1⁄2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 3 small green Thai chiles or 1 serrano, sliced 1⁄2" thick
- 2 Indian or regular bay leaves
- 1 small red onion, quartered and cut into 1⁄4″ wedges
- 1 1⁄2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, quartered, and sliced 1⁄4" thick
- 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1⁄2 small head green cabbage, cored and cut into 1" pieces
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high. Cook cumin seeds until they pop, 1–2 minutes. Add chile powder, turmeric, chiles, bay leaves, and onion; cook until onion is soft, 3–4 minutes. Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, and salt; cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
4 servings
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Jim Brett
Slow Food Western Slope
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