FOOD SWAP at Brightmoor Artisans Collective

22735 Fenkell Avenue,Detroit MI 48223

26 August, 2022

Description

Too much zucchini to handle? An excess of eggs? Just want to meet other local foodies and try something new? Come to the Brightmoor Artisans Collective Annual Food Swap! Sign up for our FREE food swap and bring your homemade, home-raised, and foraged favorites to trade for something new. The swap takes place right before our weekly Farmer's Market, so you are welcome to hang out afterwards to enjoy music, FREE popcorn, and local artisan vendors. SWAP GUIDELINES 1. There is no fee to participate but pre-registration is required. Tables & chairs will be supplied for all participants. 2. You must bring something to swap. There is no limit to the number or variety of items you may bring, though spoiled or expired food is not permitted. Please note that this is also a family-friendly inter-generational event so controlled substances such as homemade liquors or other alcoholic substances will not be permitted. 3. All swapped items must be prepared safely and cleanly. For more information on FDA food safety guidelines, please visit: https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/safe-food-handling 4. All swapped items must be homemade, homegrown or foraged. A list of recommended items is below: Home baked goods such as pies, granola, bread, etcFermentation starters (SCOBYs, Mothers, etc.)Eggs, if from your chickensHomemade cured meats and cheesesFresh fruits, veggies and herbsFruit preserves such as jams, jellies, chutneysPicklesSpice blendsHomemade pet treatsHomemade candies & other treats!HOW THE SWAP WORKS: 1. Participants arrive by 2 pm, sign in and set out their items to swap. Tables and chairs will be provided and spaces are first come, first served. 2. Each participant will be provided with a bid sheet for each type of item they have to swap to leave by their items as they browse. 3. For the first hour, participants may browse each swap table and write down their name and proposed swap items for anything they want on the bid sheets. Samples and item descriptions are encouraged but not required. NOTE: If you normally sell your items, such as baked goods, you may also provide business cards or post a QR code. 4. The second hour of the event, participants will follow up with their preferred bids to swap items. At the end of the swap, any excess items may be taken home or donated to the BAC Free Pantry. If you have any questions prior to registration, please contact the BAC Program Coordinator, Rachel Meeker at [email protected] We hope to see you there!