Latest decisions regarding FedUp

Two of the roles that FedUp has filled are those of networking and information-sharing. We will continue to (partially) fill these roles by sending monthly email updates about local food-related initiatives. If you would like to be added to our list serve, please send a request to fedupwindsor@gmail.com.

Future updates will be sent in the first week of each month, so if you are involved in any food-related projects, events, gatherings, campaigns, etc., please send information to fedupwindsor@gmail.com by the last day of any month and we'll send it out to our list serve members. Please include contact information so that people know who to contact if they have questions.

There are a few events that we have committed to for this year; details about these events are below. Other FedUp activities (potlucks, film screenings, special events, newsletters, regular gardening times, etc.) will no longer continue.

As well, there are several projects that are continuing under the leadership of other organizations and individuals. Please read below for more detail about these projects and information for who to contact if you would like to get involved.

Potlucks, Film Screenings Cancelled; Updates Continue

We had a good discussion at our last meeting (Sept. 20th) and made some decisions about the future of FedUp. We'll continue to send out monthly updates about food related initiatives; all other activities (except for a few planned for the rest of this year) are canceled. We are sorry for any disappointments this may cause. I want to thank all of you for your continued support.

Community Wide Cleanse a Success, and Fun Toboot

Over 250 people registered for this community wide cleanse, organized by Natasha Zajmalowski and Renee Trapanier. The food was delicious, the company was inspiring, and I feel so light and happy I've decided to keep on it for another week (or maybe until me proposal is submitted). Proceeds from charity given during the events came to FedUp, and will go to cover costs of workshops and buy some of the things on our wish list.

Details on the cleanse:
This week-long event is free and open to all members of the community. To register and receive a free information package, go to www.proactive-healthcare.com. Registered participants will also receive updates on other community events.
Community Cleanse participants are warmly welcome to join FedUp at the following events:
Potluck - May 3rd; When: May 3rd @ 6pm; Where: CEA garden - 1950
We welcome participants of the Community Wide Spring Cleanse (May 3rd to 9th) to our May Potluck. Everyone is welcome; it is not required that you bring a dish that is cleanse-friendly, but please list the ingredients of your dish so cleanse participants know what they can eat. If you wish to experiment with a cleanse-friendly dish, click here to view included foods.
Film Screening - May 8thWhen: Friday, May 8th @ 7pmWhere: 328 Pelissier
Homo Toxicus: A must see for all cleanse participants. It will make enduring the cleanse worthwhile. Feel free to bring a snack to share (please list ingredients).

Souptacular Veg Soup Cook-off

And the winners are...

for our Souptacular Vegetarian Soup Cook-off:
Most Souptacular: Nav Sehmbi- Roasted Butternut Squash in Orange Ginger Curry

Most Unique: Jenne Cox- Springtime Guacalicious (cold soup)
Best Smooth: Rino Bortolin (of Black Kettle Bistro)- Smoked Asparagus Soup
Best Chunky: Jenne Cox- Spicey Nicey Mushroomage

The runner ups (runners up?) were all very close behind! You are all Souper Stars!

View pictures here

We had 70 people tasting 10 delicious soups!

Thanks to all the volunteers, contestants, and attendees for making this event possible!

Thank you Ten Thousand Villages, Taloola Cafe, Downtown Yoga Studio, Be Well Centre, Studio Kelani, Nude Food, and ShopEco for donating such amazing prizes!

Proceeds from this event go to FedUp Windsor and the Windsor Workers' Action Centre.

Next Cook-Off? Super Salad Toss-Up on May 30th!

2008 Workshop Series

VermiComposting: June 29th
Container Gardening: July 27th
Urban Foraging: August 3rd
Cooking with Healing Foods: September 28th
Preserving: October 26th
Mapping Food Access - Canceled
Our mapping project (mapping FedUp gardens and available land for gardening) will continue. We will keep you updated on its progress and provide opportunities in the new year for your contributions and feedback.

1st Annual Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off

And the winners are...
1st for Best Overall: Pride & Joy made by Paul Mann
1st for Most Radical: Hot, Sweet n Blonde made by Merry Ellen Scully Mosna
1st for Spiciest: Hot, Sweet n Blonde made by Merry Ellen Scully Mosna

However, in the interests of sharing we decided to award this prize to the chili with the third highest score overall...
so the prize for Spiciest goes to...
Greenie's 5 Bean and 5 Pepper Screeched-In Chili made by Kelly Greenfield

Thanks to the following businesses for their generous prize donations:
Jones and Co.
The Unique Rabbit
Healthy Nuts
Far Flung Foods
LCBO Special Events Kitchen
Terra Cotta

Monthly FedUp Page in the Scoop

FedUp will now be present on a monthly basis in the Scoop, a local grassroots newspaper. Pick up their September issue to read about what we do and who we are. Future issues will include articles about food security concerns, actions for change, and FedUp events. Stay tuned!