Forage P.E.I. coming to Charlottetown
A new food symposium in Charlottetown next month will host a formidable lineup of food leaders from across North America.
Forage P.E.I. takes place Oct. 18-19. Renowned chefs, writers, food photographers, farmers and brewmasters will join keynote speaker chef Amanda Cohen for a series of food-related panel talks and food experiences with Forage attendees.
Cohen, a well-known leader of the vegetable-forward movement and owner of New York City’s award-winning vegetarian restaurant Dirt Candy, will deliver the keynote on the first day. She’ll touch on a number of topics, including vegetable-centric cuisine, the year of the female chef, tipping and current food trends.
“We’re really excited to have chef Amanda Cohen joining us at Forage P.E.I.,’’ said Jeff McCourt, food advocate and co-chairman of the Forage P.E.I. committee. “She has a wealth of knowledge regarding many relevant topics and will be a big draw for attendees.’’
The deadline for early-bird tickets has been extended until Sept. 30 to ensure those working in the
Mushrooms, berries and more and food people often forage when outdoors.
height of the harvest and tourism season have an opportunity to register. A limited number of tickets is available to primary producers at 50 per cent off the regular rate.
Participants will have the opportunity to take in panels on such topics as the importance of influence and engagement, women in food and cannabis edibles. There will also be an immersive five-hour food experience at the Inn at Bay Fortune with host chef Michael Smith. A highlight
will be the creation of a Guinness world record charcuterie board curated by renowned Canadian expert Michael McKenzie of the Seed to Sausage.
An after-party at Upstreet Craft Brewing will close out the first annual event.
Tickets are limited to 300 attendees, so early registration is encouraged. For more details on the event, visit Foragepei.com/ and follow along on Facebook.
October Library Programs
Families are invited to the library on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 1:30 p.m. for Mad Hatter Day. Come dressed as your favourite Alice in Wonderland character for our Very Happy Unbirthday Party with games, activities, and more. A new drop in teen program begins on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. Come to the library and put your own unique spin on a different craft every month, on the second Tuesday of every month.
Visit the library on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m. for Coffee with a Cop. Come to the library for an informal question and answers session with a Summerside Police Officer. Get to know your community and ask your questions. All ages are welcome.
The volunteers from Repair Cafe P.E.I. will be back at the library on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring in items such as jewelry, clothes, toys, or small appliances to receive free help from a volunteer group of fixers. Please, no large items.
For more information about services and materials available from the Summerside Rotary Library, please visit the library at 57 Central Street in the Inspire Learning Centre, check out our website www.library.pe.ca, check us out on Facebook, or call 902436-7323.