14 events found.
Richard Muscovich
Constitution Hall
Maine Agriculture Day at the Legislature
The Maine Grain Alliance is excited to participate in Maine Agriculture Day at the Legislature. The event will occur on National Ag Day 2023 and is part of a broader effort to communicate the value and importance of agriculture in our communities.
Fermenting Careers with Regional Grains
VirtualLearn how Maine Craft Pizza and collaborations bring local grains into institution nutrition programs in Maine and New England. The session will use food to connect many objectives. Video will show the humanity in farm to institution work and how collaborations strengthen our impact. Storytelling will highlight one company using dough to create jobs for people with disabilities. Enjoy a culinary demo that shows how to make versatile products that are easy to incorporate into meal plans. Local, stone-milled flour in pizzas boosts institution nutrition plans and reconnects people to the food systems of their region---from seed to slice.
Skowpendous Family Fun Night
Skowhegan Municipal Parking Lot 42 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME, United StatesJoin us for the 17th Annual Skowpendous Family Fun Event from 5-7:30 on April 21st 2023 in the Municipal Parking Lot in Downtown Skowhegan. The Maine Grain Alliance will be giving away free pizza kits all evening!
Finding Inspiration in a Time of Grain Innovation – Research Chefs Association
Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks 200 Sable Oaks Dr, South Portland, MaineThe New England and New York/Philly Metro Regions have joined forces to host an in-depth cultural and culinary event in Portland, Maine from April 28th through April 30th, 2023. Tristan Noyes, executive director of the Maine Grain Alliance will a session titled: Finding Inspiration in a Time of Grain Innovation - Beginning with the first Kneading Conference in 2007, the Maine Grain Alliance has provided opportunities to learn and share how best to grow and use grains to thousands of individuals across the world. The Maine Grain Alliance promotes beneficial uses of grain for good health, food independence, and purposeful jobs within viable communities. The organization connects people and supports the economic, environmental, and nutritional importance for establishing regional grain economies. In his talk, Tristan will share inspiring stories of today’s passionate grain community, their successes and challenges, and how they have helped shepherd in a new era of organic collaboration across industries. More about the Super Regional - The Portland Culinary Experience Portland, Maine represents a region rich in natural and man-made resources. Known for its world-class lobster, fresh seafood, craft breweries, craft coffee, potato donuts, and rising chefs, it’s an under-tapped epicenter of creativity and innovation. When traveling to Portland, many focus […]
Tortillas & Empanadas with Roxana Jullapat
VirtualJoin Roxana Jullapat as she guides us through homemade and fresh tortillas & empanadas, the traditional and non-traditional way--from simple nixtamalized masa tortillas cooked over a hot comal, to multigrain tortillas made with heirloom wheats and cornmeals. Roxana will also discuss fillings and techniques to create delicious empanadas.
$50
Brickyard Hollow Skowhegan Brewpub MGA Community Night
Brickyard Hollow 123 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, ME, United StatesBrickyard Hollow Brewing Company in Skowhegan will be hosting a community night in support of the Maine Grain Alliance! 5% of all sales will be donated to the Maine Grain Alliance. Enjoy delicious food while supporting MGA!
MOFGA Farm and Homestead Day
Common Ground Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin us for this free, hands-on, skill-sharing event! All ages are invited to MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity for a day of fun and learning focused on sustainable living skills. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and dig in!
Free
The Wonderful World of Spelt with Allison Reid and Cortnie Curran of Scratch Baking Co.
Scratch Bread Kitchen 207 Broadway, South Portland, ME, United StatesThis class will take you through how to utilize one of the world’s most ancient grains in various applications. Spelt was first cultivated by early civilizations, being traced as far back as 9000 years ago. Due to its difficulty in harvesting, spelt saw a decline in popularity, becoming almost nonexistent in the USA during the 1970s. The resurgence of popularity is mostly attributed to the grain’s high nutritional value, low glycemic index, and easy digestibility. Spelt brings a nutty and slightly sweet flavor to baked goods, and makes a wonderful gateway into experimenting with whole grain flours. During our time together, we will demonstrate how to make a 100% spelt pan loaf, a base cookie recipe that you will be able to adapt to your own preferences, and a spelt cracker recipe. This workshop is limited to 15 participants--sign up now!
$175
Educational enrichment opportunities to our students at RSU 68’s After School Program
Dover Foxcroft, ME Dover-Foxcroft, MEMGA board of director Natasha Colbry will help provide grain educational enrichment opportunities to our students as part of RSU 68's summer school program. Exploratory opportunities will include grain seed plots using MGA restored seed as well as interactive cooking in our mobile wood fired oven!
2023 Kneading Conference
Skowhegan State Fairgrounds 33 Constitution Ave, Skowhegan, ME"If you love bread, the hand-baked variety... you'll flip for the Kneading Conference." (CNN Travel) The Kneading Conference brings together grainiacs and bread buffs from all over the country. Farmers, professional and home bakers, brewers, chefs, cooks, grain researchers, maltsters, food entrepreneurs, and wood-fired oven enthusiasts gather to educate one another about the art and science of growing and milling grains, baking artisan breads, and brewing delicious beer. Whether you are a professional, or just yearning to know more about the craft, we think CNN got it right!
$375
Maine Artisan Bread Fair
Skowhegan State Fairgrounds 33 Constitution Ave, Skowhegan, METhe Maine Artisan Bread Fair is one-of-a-kind. It is a fair dedicated solely to real bread and everything associated with this most ancient and central staple. The Maine Grain Alliance has sponsored the Bread Fair for twelve years and the offerings have grown each year. While you will be captivated by the wares in each booth, you will also be able tantalize your taste buds as you sample foods ranging from pizzas cooked in wood-fired ovens, fresh sourdough loaves, sweet pastries, and a variety of other locally produced delicious food. Come for the artisan halvah, maple syrup, jams, butter, cheese, the best books and equipment for baking at home, professional bakers to answer your questions, live music, beautiful kitchen linens, demos, and superb Maine made foods!
Common Ground Country Fair
Common Ground Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity, ME, United StatesThe Maine Grain Alliance will be in the Homestead section at the Common Ground Country Fair all weekend answering questions about heritage grain growing, seed restoration, and our community. Come say hello!
$20