tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33018989162764719372023-11-16T05:18:37.417-08:00Food Creates CommunitySupermom-In-Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723926266702324641noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-33942566676671507082012-09-15T12:23:00.001-07:002012-09-15T12:23:51.324-07:00Cooling off.Cooler temperatures mean the beginning of the fall entertaining season. 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We had the opportunity to experience the Willows Inn (check out new Food and Wine for a great article).<br />
Here are some pictures:<br />
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We enjoyed providing FCC experiences for a number of private groups last fall, winter, and now this spring. <br /><br />We are kicking off our FCC season this Friday in Abilene in Support of ACU's locavore club - most of the food will come from SlowPoke Farms in West TX. Here's the link:<br /><br /><a href="http://aculocavorefundraiser.eventbrite.com/">http://aculocavorefundraiser.eventbrite.com/</a><br /><br />Also Friday April 27th we will host a Food Creates Community in Dallas at 7:00 -<br /><br /><a href="http://april27foodcreatescommunity.eventbrite.com/">http://april27foodcreatescommunity.eventbrite.com</a><br /><br />Check back for more dinners in May, June, and August!Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-72635332087226524362011-07-08T20:04:00.000-07:002011-07-11T17:46:30.675-07:00Food Creates Community - August 13th!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4o_lBfQszDAW8hyWTDoLSf5Px8GJfV4bOxncj1PfCX6G9SfTg4xH_xmGaMXAMx9-WRs4Pj8lZ_JKoaIY1sVgKOl5PyOqTB66I7oTmtEY_uacVJE4v7LZXyuogxJc0w6P98cio8FeakLk/s1600/Europe+and+San+Francisco+237.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627184842317322354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4o_lBfQszDAW8hyWTDoLSf5Px8GJfV4bOxncj1PfCX6G9SfTg4xH_xmGaMXAMx9-WRs4Pj8lZ_JKoaIY1sVgKOl5PyOqTB66I7oTmtEY_uacVJE4v7LZXyuogxJc0w6P98cio8FeakLk/s200/Europe+and+San+Francisco+237.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><strong>Sold Out.<br /><br /></strong><br /><br /><div>Look forward to being back together for a summer FCC.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Lots of great N. Texas produce to showcase and celebrate the best of the season!</div><br /><br /><br /><div>August 13th - 7:30 - Garden Cafe</div><br /><br /><br /><div>50 a person</div><br /><br /><br /><div>BYOB</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>RSVP: <a href="http://foodcreatescommunityaug2011.eventbrite.com/">http://foodcreatescommunityaug2011.eventbrite.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-90707390671476221802011-04-05T18:54:00.001-07:002011-05-03T19:32:33.115-07:00Food Creates Community - May 7thSold Out...<br />Come celebrate the taste of spring! RSVP - <a href="http://foodcreatescommunitymay72011.eventbrite.com/">http://foodcreatescommunitymay72011.eventbrite.com/</a> Look forward to having you.Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-49859255174878664082011-03-18T17:02:00.000-07:002011-03-18T17:13:05.438-07:00Inspired Eating.<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMWC9hjZRjf5LF7jA_R-Al6hbGeG63AyMqJYaFLLCX72ukmH_TwAGYHExPDSo7Z_LTQZAoHv98UBtGvY8OOmXzFdIFFlQNM716EJnId38iklWROb7ZZoiHd9bkR0RHU8JWXOWLC3VLFU/s1600/chez+panisse.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585576188889691506" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMWC9hjZRjf5LF7jA_R-Al6hbGeG63AyMqJYaFLLCX72ukmH_TwAGYHExPDSo7Z_LTQZAoHv98UBtGvY8OOmXzFdIFFlQNM716EJnId38iklWROb7ZZoiHd9bkR0RHU8JWXOWLC3VLFU/s200/chez+panisse.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gUZWpK4EdR9TK2C1SBEeaUZIWhBMbMUCDBvvOF1O8tKCLRYndY5ZElNEf78byCtWzrIhYPJfHpE9UQwsvlRM1wN-ZrAoQgAfHk8qeFLF2glkL4VFkMEOjaa9dtNtWzCMKMWQ7xt2kdc/s1600/tartine.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585576039249725314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gUZWpK4EdR9TK2C1SBEeaUZIWhBMbMUCDBvvOF1O8tKCLRYndY5ZElNEf78byCtWzrIhYPJfHpE9UQwsvlRM1wN-ZrAoQgAfHk8qeFLF2glkL4VFkMEOjaa9dtNtWzCMKMWQ7xt2kdc/s200/tartine.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div>Em and I just returned from San Francisco and Napa where we ate and enjoyed more than our fare shares worth of inspiring cuisine. At each of these wonderful spots I was struck by the purity of ingredients and the devotion to technique.</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div>Here is the list:<br /></div></div><div><div>Cafe Claude - The Slanted Door - Tartine Bakery - Bi Rite Grocery - Arlequin - Karas Cupcakes - RN74 - L Osteria del Forno - Chez Panisse - Boulettes Larder - Happa Ramen - Pizzeria Delfina - Cafe Fanny - Acme Bread - Ca Momi - Bouchon Bakery - The French Laundry</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585576282401523202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBsNs1Ih7mmiRgDEs7WL__p1sMTNjRL2Qq2wviQIe9nV3ToQ28ym0QG9IycTXkG9b7zHyuMuleqyaQE4FJ98LynL9fMl2JcPn9Y95CAYIVn0lDjblXzfk2pWKas8-P507Enh4tjyrMcc/s200/French+Laundry.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Because of the great DMN article we are excited to add more people to our FCC community! We look forward to having you at our table and providing tastes and flavors that represent the people and the season involved.<br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-77643520114526305122011-03-07T19:05:00.000-08:002011-03-18T17:02:34.487-07:00Early Spring - Food Creates Community - April 2.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBNKy2Hexq11wLqHEfq3PyWyo-Kzlf12Wdi0TmRN5CvtkjxJie0U63Y6Hxv4i70w3P1UlemZJVq_smQqDNAmEjjrGo_piAiwKJd6wMF-4bpIdqas_31lgmoX2uFkZgFTyXOc4ZzTfx_A/s1600/table.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583062711261297394" style="WIDTH: 210px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 109px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBNKy2Hexq11wLqHEfq3PyWyo-Kzlf12Wdi0TmRN5CvtkjxJie0U63Y6Hxv4i70w3P1UlemZJVq_smQqDNAmEjjrGo_piAiwKJd6wMF-4bpIdqas_31lgmoX2uFkZgFTyXOc4ZzTfx_A/s200/table.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://foodcreatescommunity.blogspot.com/"></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Look forward to having you at our table!<br /></div><div>This early spring event will feature 5 inspired courses sourced from the best of North Texas!</div><div><br />RSVP: <a href="http://april22011.eventbrite.com/">http://april22011.eventbrite.com/</a> - SOLD OUT.<br /><br />Saturday April 2 @ 7:30 - 50 a person (BYOB)</div><div></div><div>? - <a href="mailto:jswim@vestalsfoods.com">jswim@vestalsfoods.com</a></div><div></div><div>www.vestalsfoods.com</div>Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-21624544503715990842011-02-28T17:13:00.000-08:002011-02-28T17:15:20.855-08:00Food Creates Community.Enjoyed our time together on Saturday night - hope you enjoyed all of the flavors and tastes.<br /><br />Our next event will be Saturday April 2 - stay tuned to RSVP.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-36955929382700108522011-02-07T17:17:00.000-08:002011-02-22T19:35:11.134-08:00February 26 - Food Creates Community.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFVPQurXGO4qYzf8-8sf8PaLHMfKnsHmB-2zHc4-iuNsmDlMnHpfN3JCyThBySjF9BwGFc1VZbnOT9J6BduyrZh8dV4EfYZuQ7Dv4YTj8qFnLJfTG-6-mF3UbsYQVwBa7kwV3UFE_qcU/s1600/fcc.PNG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571123959175037794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 182px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFVPQurXGO4qYzf8-8sf8PaLHMfKnsHmB-2zHc4-iuNsmDlMnHpfN3JCyThBySjF9BwGFc1VZbnOT9J6BduyrZh8dV4EfYZuQ7Dv4YTj8qFnLJfTG-6-mF3UbsYQVwBa7kwV3UFE_qcU/s200/fcc.PNG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Looking forward to another year of Food Creates Community!<br />We are kicking off the year with a night filled with friends and flavors gathered around the bountiful table. The night will feature 5 courses sourced from the best of the area and prepared with passion for taste and nourishment. We will be back in the Lakewood community and offer two seating’s (6 and 8) on Saturday February 26. The cost is 50 a person and the event is BYOB.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>RSVP 6 o'clock seating:</div><br /><div><a href="http://foodcreatescommunityfeb2011.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">http://foodcreatescommunityfeb2011.eventbrite.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>RSVP 8 o'clock seating: - Sold Out.</div><br /><div><a href="http://foodcreatescommunity8feb2011.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">http://foodcreatescommunity8feb2011.eventbrite.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Look forward to having you at our table. </div><div></div><div>Questions: <a href="mailto:jswim@vestalsfoods.com">jswim@vestalsfoods.com</a> or 214-755-3014</div>Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-2013642843413656092011-02-03T09:55:00.001-08:002011-02-03T09:58:52.162-08:00Mark Bittman: A Food Manifesto for the FutureInteresting read here by Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bittman</span> who just transitioned from his role as The Minimalist at the NY Times to an opinion blogger:<br /><br /><a href="http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/a-food-manifesto-for-the-future/?src=me&ref=general">http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/a-food-manifesto-for-the-future/?src=me&ref=general</a><br /><br />I enjoyed his point about getting more people to cook at home, thus the need for further cooking education, it is fascinating to me that well educated people have such a fear of the kitchen.<br /><br />Happy snow day.Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-19771513095772413432011-01-24T17:30:00.000-08:002011-01-24T17:44:53.463-08:00February Event.Wow, its been a while...Hope that you had a wonderful fall, holiday season, and new year!<br /><br />We are setting the table for a new year of Food Creates Community; as always we are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">committed</span> to providing unique dining experiences that celebrate people gathering around the seasonal table.<br /><br />Mark your calendars for a FCC event the weekend of February 25<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> and 26<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span>, more details soon.Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-63570733783946332392010-08-22T15:08:00.000-07:002010-08-22T15:15:38.194-07:00Project Eden Dinner.Food Creates Community is a proud supporter of Project Eden a community garden in Richardson that provides fresh produce for a North Texas Food Bank sponsored food pantry. <br /><br />We are helping the garden raise some finds for future expansion, so mark your calendars for Saturday September 25<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> for 75 a person.<br /><br />A fall FCC will happen later in October.Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-76440640235699646532010-08-16T20:09:00.001-07:002010-08-16T20:09:36.749-07:00We are actually on Facebook.Who would have thought.<br /><br />See you soon,<br />JordanJordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-77896429835323201352010-06-21T10:36:00.000-07:002010-06-21T10:45:46.498-07:00Summer.We are off to a great summer of flavors, weddings, and TX tomatoes!<br /><br />Last night we celebrated the opening of a community garden in Richardson: The Eden Project. We put together some burgers, summer corn and tomato salad, veggie chips, and frozen fruit bars for the eager gardeners and their friends. It is exciting to see the people connect over something as basic as growing their own food.<br /><br />We look forward to having you at Food Creates Community on August 28<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>:<br />RSVP here - <a href="http://aug2010fcc.eventbrite.com/" target="blank">http://aug2010fcc.eventbrite.com/</a><br />We will be back from a culinary trip to Europe, so come enjoy the bounty of late summer in TX. 50 a person - BYOBJordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-7834430618523236342010-05-30T17:55:00.000-07:002010-05-30T18:02:22.451-07:00Pizza.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBLPb-NroAD66l6zzC192nocXokMN3u4zuK23T7Sw3ZmxQkAqXG_7MfVoTV8CC8asbTtmpO6pYxqPe9ICMMtBVFTQezOCGW96Scwilsgcca2oSCJ4MAqyGTwW5Wwa2wZG9tXQrPp01tOc/s1600/DC+and+Random+2010+185.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477232287944340706" style="WIDTH: 297px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBLPb-NroAD66l6zzC192nocXokMN3u4zuK23T7Sw3ZmxQkAqXG_7MfVoTV8CC8asbTtmpO6pYxqPe9ICMMtBVFTQezOCGW96Scwilsgcca2oSCJ4MAqyGTwW5Wwa2wZG9tXQrPp01tOc/s200/DC+and+Random+2010+185.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Vestals Flat Bread.</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Caramelized</span> TX Onion and Elephant Garlic.</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Prosciutto</span>, Paula's Mozzarella, 405 Oregano, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">TX</span> Honey.</div><div> </div><br /><div></div>Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-82532335616189779462010-04-10T08:33:00.000-07:002010-05-30T17:55:16.133-07:00Schedule Update.Food Creates Community is looking forward to a great late spring and summer schedule...<br /><br />May 1st - FCC in Abilene, TX (back to the college days) Sold Out.<br />Supporting Connecting Caring Communities - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wecareabilene</span>.org<br /><br />May 21st - <a href="http://maytapasfcc.eventbrite.com/" target="blank">http://maytapasfcc.eventbrite.com/</a> - Sold Out.<br />A night of TX style Spanish Tapas - 20 a person<br /><br />June 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> -<a href="http://fccjunesmokeout.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">http://fccjunesmokeout.eventbrite.com/</a> - Sold Out.<br />A FCC favorite - Backyard BBQ - 30 a person<br /><br />August 28<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> - <a href="http://aug2010fcc.eventbrite.com/" target="blank">http://aug2010fcc.eventbrite.com/</a><br />Back from a culinary trip to Europe come enjoy late summer flavors - 50 a person<br /><br />Look forward to having you at our table.Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-9295965063286973002010-03-31T06:08:00.000-07:002010-03-31T06:13:31.120-07:00Darina Allen / White Rock MarketHave you heard the story of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Darina</span> Allen? Here you are: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/dining/31Irish.html?ref=dining">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/dining/31Irish.html?ref=dining</a><br /><br />Also, have you attended the White Rock Market on Saturday mornings?<br /><br />My friend Ryan Smith is creating wonderful espresso drinks at the Green Spot on Saturday mornings, his brews often sourced from Oak Cliff Roasters are sure to entice.<br /><br />Cheers.Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-90333750963928678762010-03-21T11:39:00.000-07:002010-03-31T06:08:19.295-07:00Three Course Concert - Sold Out.<p><a id="mainImageLink" href="http://easonphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Food-Creates-Community-Legal/11404670_xaRXY#801582436_kAuvK-A-LB"></a></p><p>On April 10th Food Creates Community will partner with musician Dylan Sneed and coffee roaster Shannon Neffendorf of Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters for a night of tunes, local coffee, and seasonal tastes, we look forward to having you.</p><p>Reserve your spot here : <a href="http://3courseconcert.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">http://3courseconcert.eventbrite.com/</a> (Event Sold Out)</p><p>Below are a few pictures of our last event...</p><br /><a id="mainImageLink" href="http://easonphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Food-Creates-Community-Legal/11404670_xaRXY#801582436_kAuvK-A-LB"><img class="imgBorder" id="mainImage" title="" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; WIDTH: 464px; HEIGHT: 145px" alt="" src="http://easonphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Food-Creates-Community-Legal/15/801582436_kAuvK-L.jpg" galleryimg="no" /></a><br /><br /><a id="mainImageLink" href="http://easonphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Food-Creates-Community-Legal/11404670_xaRXY#801582403_Yg6Tk-A-LB"></a><br /><a id="mainImageLink" href="http://easonphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Food-Creates-Community-Legal/11404670_xaRXY#801582403_Yg6Tk-A-LB"><img class="imgBorder" id="mainImage" title="" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; WIDTH: 279px; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="http://easonphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Food-Creates-Community-Legal/10/801582403_Yg6Tk-L.jpg" galleryimg="no" /></a><br /><br /><a id="mainImageLink" href="http://easonphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Food-Creates-Community-Legal/11404670_xaRXY#801582484_X4vPy-A-LB"></a><a id="mainImageLink" href="http://easonphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Food-Creates-Community-Legal/11404670_xaRXY#801582484_X4vPy-A-LB"><img class="imgBorder" id="mainImage" title="" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 122px" alt="" src="http://easonphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Food-Creates-Community-Legal/20/801582484_X4vPy-L.jpg" galleryimg="no" /></a><br /><br /><br />We will set our spring and summer dates soon, so stay tuned.<br /><br />Also wanted to share a link to an interesting blog that a fellow FCC diner shared with me:<br /><a href="http://fedupwithschoollunch.blogspot.com/2010/03/faq.html">http://fedupwithschoollunch.blogspot.com/2010/03/faq.html</a><br /><br />Enjoy the snow!Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-81470990707237067432010-02-27T23:49:00.001-08:002010-02-27T23:51:12.332-08:00Tonight.Thanks to all who made tonight a memorable event. It was great to greet regulars as well as new faces. We hope you enjoyed the stories shared, whether it was the story of the food, the people, or the community; you being a part of Food Creates Community, helps our story continue. Let us know what you thought?Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301898916276471937.post-70214316775022402842010-01-24T19:09:00.000-08:002010-01-25T18:37:42.608-08:00A Few Offerings.There will be more to come this spring, but here are the Food Creates Community (FCC) events on the books today...<br /><br />Also a few changes -<br /><br />FCC is BYOB (Look forward to seeing the great TX wines and beer that you all bring!)<br />10% of all FCC profits will be donated to a different charity each dinner.<br />Ticketing for FCC dinners will be done through Event Brite<br /><br />February 27th - Food Creates Community - 7:30<br /><br />Celebrate the local bounty and flavors of late winter...Italian Style<br />BYOB - a great wine to bring would be Llano's Super Tuscan<br />50 a person<br />Buy Tickets now - <a href="http://227fcc.eventbrite.com/">http://227fcc.eventbrite.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br />April 10 - Three Course Concert - 7:30<br /><br />Food Creates Community, Musician Dylan Sneed (www.dylansneed.com), and Dallas' finest Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters (<a href="http://www.oakcliffcoffee.info/">http://www.oakcliffcoffee.info/</a>) unite for an evening like you have never experienced.<br /><br />Great Music, Food, and Coffee!<br />50 a person - BYOB<br />Buy Tickets now - <a href="http://3courseconcert.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">http://3courseconcert.eventbrite.com/</a><br /><br /><br />For any questions, contact: <a href="mailto:jswim@vestalsfoods.com">jswim@vestalsfoods.com</a><br />Both events will take place in Dallas, specific locations will be disclosed after reservations.Jordan Swim for Vestals Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04484672260216844827noreply@blogger.com0