Food Events: Biking is for Food Lovers (Updated)

* * *photo by Stefan Glase (stock.xchang)* * *

Later this month, Slow Food Miami hosts a bike tour of Redland farms.  I’ll spare you the cliches about guiltless eating and broken resolutions.    I just think it sounds like a lot of fun!

You can rent bikes or bring your own.  The ride starts with a stretch led by instructors from Equinox Fitness.  On the way,  there will be stops at:

Fancy Koi Farm-This aquaculture farm produces both ornamental and edible fish.  Their edible fish include tilapia and freshwater lobster (Australian Red Claw).

Going Bananas-If you’ve been to a festival at Fairchild or Fruit and Spice Park, you’ve probably seen the Going Bananas tent.  They grow and sell an impressive variety of banana and lychee plants.

Teena’s Pride-Teena Borek and her sons produce heirloom tomatoes, herbs, and lettuce.

The 7.5 mile ride concludes at Bee Heaven Organic Farm.   Chef Kris Wessel (of Red Light) and Chef Kira Volz (of Creek 28) will prepare a locavore lunch at the farm.

Here’s a preview of the menu:

Key West Shrimp Fattoush
local heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, cucumbers, & herbs
(Kira Volz)

Kris’ Hand Rubbed BBQ Ribs & Herb-tossed Home Fries
from the smoker
(Kris Wessel)

Andean Restorative Salad
quinoa (which contains all eight essential amino acids), chiles, red onions, herbs, and grilled local corn
(Kira Volz)

Local Fruit Pies by Chef Kris’ Aunt

The French Pastry Chef’s Local Strawberry Shortcake

Going Bananas Banana Pudding
(Kira Volz)

Limeade with Local Mint and Honey

The cost is $45 for adults and $15 for children under 12.   RSVP and buy tickets here.  Bring your own bike or rent from Elite Cycling at (786) 242-3733 for $30.  They’ll deliver the bikes, but it’s on a first come, first reserve basis.  They will accept reservations through February 22.

When: Saturday, February 27 March 13, 2010 at 10 am 9 am (Event was postponed due to inclement weather.)

Where: Tour starts and ends at Bee Heaven Farm, located at Bauer Drive (SW 264th St), approx 1/3 mile west of Redland Road (SW 187th Ave).

How much: $45 adults/$12 children under 15.  RSVP and buy tickets here.  Bring your own bike or rent from Elite Cycling at (786) 242-3733.  Bike rental is $30.