Charlotte's teaching a three-week course on everyone's favorite literary sisters, the Brontes, and we're pretty thrilled to be hosting. Below's a preview of the class, and you can rest assured that you don't need to have had to read their entire ouevre to enjoy it. Details and register.
From Charlotte:
Some literature just shouldn't be taught in schools. Not because it's too racy or too incomprehensible, but because a two-week...
Our next MSG lecture is on Tuesday, March 27, and it's going to be the most epic yet, as we take on the history and science of imitation ingredients. There'll even be a sample-heavy showdown where you get to definitively decide if there's any difference between artifical and natural flavorings. RSVP now!
As for the lectures, Sarah will explore the history of artificial food, starting with medieval feasts obsessed with disgusting...
We're thrilled to be hosting a class (starts next week!) on the super fascinating science fiction writer Octavia Butler. During our two weeks together, we'll focus on three short stories from one of her most famous collections, Bloodchild. We'll also eat some sci-fi themed snacks.
To introduce you to Octavia a bit more, here's a class preview from your co-teachers, Felicia and Wynnie. You can get more details on the class and sign up...
Here's an announcement from Tim, our resident beekeeping expert, about an apprenticeship program he's helping start at the brand new Big Apple Apiary, over in the Navy Yard. It's really a wonderful opportunity for all of you who think you want to keep bees, but perhaps want a little hands on experience before you dive in.
Big Apple Apiary Beekeeping Apprenticeship
Brand new rooftop apiary seeks 12 volunteer beekeeping apprentices for the...
You all like local food right? Of course you do. But maybe you're like me and can't manage to use up all the delicious things in your CSA share each and every week. We’ve all been there, it's cool.
And that's why we were so excited when the nice folks at Plovgh asked us to be a pickup point for their service. Plovgh's an awesome mix between a CSA and Fresh Direct. Each week, you decide exactly what crops you want, place an order online,...
