Food Swap Burnaby is partnering with the Burnaby Art Gallery & The Moveable Feast project to offer a special food swap at the gallery. What goes better with a food swap than a pickling demo offered by Chef Andrea Potter!
When?
Thursday, September 13th, 7-9pm
Where?
We will meet to swap at the Burnaby Art Gallery (6344 Deer Lake Avenue). Free parking is available in the Gallery parking lot. The Gallery is also accessible by the SFU 144 bus, which stops across the street from the Gallery.
What?
A food swap is an event where you trade your homemade, homegrown, and foraged creations with other folks who appreciate good food. Taste. Talk. Have fun!
Who?
We welcome all friends - new and old, as long as you bring something you made, grew, or foraged yourself. You must pre-register to attend. If you plan to bring a family member or friend who will be swapping their own foods, please register them separately.If you bring a family member or friend who will be participating, please have them register separately. Non-swapping guests are welcome to observe.
Cost?
$5 for the swap The Moveable Feast program has is offering the pickling workshop for free so the fee is to cover swap expenses and supplies. Donations to the gallery will also be gratefully accepted at the swap.
Burnaby Food Swapper, Andrea Potter of Rooted Nutrition will be offering a pickling demo as part of the swap.
Refreshments will be provided.
What to bring
• Food to swap: All swap items must be homemade, homegrown, or foraged by you. Think pickles, preserves, baked goods, honey, granola, pasta, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices… but keep it to low risk foods (ie. no canned meat or homemade cheese)! Here's a list of low risk foods - if you're item is not on the list, please inquire as to its appropriateness. Not mentioned, but okay: fermented foods like sauerkraut & kimchi among others. Eggs are ok too but must be kept cool as per health dept requirements.
Bring as little or as much as you like but a dozen items is a good start. You can bring a bunch of one thing or multiples of a few different things. All trades are one for one - what would you expect to receive for a jar of jam or a loaf of bread?
Keep in mind that swappers will be examining and picking up your goods, so be sure to package them in a way that protects the food and makes it clear the amounts you want to swap. When applicable, it is recommended that you include storage and shelf life information.
Bring samples so people can taste before buying! Beverages will be offered.
• Swap card: Bring one swap card for each different item you're swapping. For example, if you're bringing 5 jars of strawberry jam, 5 jars of apricot jam, and 10 bunches of rosemary, fill out 1 card for the strawberry jam, 1 card for the apricot jam, and 1 card for the rosemary. Fill out the top part only (Who, What, Notes).
Download a swap cards here. (Best to complete them in advance - extras will be available on site)
• Release form: Please note that you will need to sign a release form in order to attend. Print, sign, and bring it with you to the swap.
You can download the release form here.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Roberta at frontburner@shaw.ca
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More information about the Moveable Feast series of workshops & events: http://www.moveablefeastburnaby.ca/
The Honour Code
All participants must pre-register - registration is your membership in FoodSwap Burnaby, a private club.
In addition, all swap participants adhere to an honour code of using the highest cleanliness standards in their own kitchens and gardens to prepare their swap items. Swap participants must agree to the following terms before registering:
• By participating in this event, you are acknowledging that the food items being shared are not necessarily prepared in commercial kitchens or spaces inspected by any government agency.
• By participating in this event, you are also acknowledging that you will use the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in food preparation.
• By participating in this event, you assume all liability; specifically, you agree to not hold liable food swap hosts, swap venue owners/providers, or other swap participants.
