
About this Event
Join us for a delicious celebration of collard greens and community as we close out the Homewood Farmers Market season! This event celebrates local food, community cooking traditions, and the connections we build around the table. Whether you're bringing your signature dish to share or just coming to taste and enjoy, everyone is welcome at this friendly gathering of food and neighbors.
From time-honored family recipes passed down through generations to bold new takes on the classic, we're excited to taste and share what makes our community special.
Two Ways to Join:
- π½οΈ Chefs & Cooks: Compete for "Beloved's Recipe" or contribute to our community potluck (non-competitive)
- π Tasters: Come sample amazing dishes and vote for your favorite
Sample creative collard greens creations, hear the stories behind family recipes, enjoy good food with great neighbors, and help us crown "Beloved's Recipe" champion!
Questions or Want to Volunteer?
Email us at
π½οΈ BRINGING A DISH TO SHARE OR COMPETE?
Chefs and potluck contributors must complete the in addition to this RSVP by October 23. The CHEF FORM collects important details about your dish, ingredients, dietary information, and food safety agreements.
π Chef Registration Form: https://forms.gle/ecuHi4qW2FdfRzUe6
COOK-OFF or POTLUCK?
- COOK-OFF: Enter the friendly competition for a chance to win "Beloved's Recipe" and prizes
- POTLUCK: Share your dish as part of our community potluck (non-competing)
Both options welcome! We want to taste what makes your collards special.
Chef Registration Deadline: October 23
Need Collard Greens?
Bulk collard green bags available for purchase Oct 16 - 23 at:
- : Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 PM - @Thomas Blvd and Homewood Ave
- : Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - @In front of the Everyday Cafe, 532 N. Homewood Ave, 15208
IMPORTANT NOTES
Community Potluck Acknowledgment: This is a community potluck where participants share home-prepared dishes. All attendees consume food at their own discretion. Cooks should follow proper food safety and hygiene guidelines when preparing their dishes.
Celebrating Community: This event is about more than just foodβit's about celebrating our community, our traditions, and the connections we build around the table. Whether you're sharing a recipe passed down through generations or trying something completely new, we're excited to taste and celebrate together!
Agenda
π: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Competitor & Potluck Arrival and Set-Up
Info: Cooks arrive with dishes and get set up at designated spaces
π: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome
Info: Event officially opens to all attendees
π: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Community Tasting + Potluck
Info: (1) Sample collard greens dishes and enjoy the potluck spread
(2) Chat with cooks about their recipes and stories
(3) Cast your vote for "Beloved's Recipe"
π: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Final Voting & Tallying
Info: (1) Last call for votes (2) Hosts count votes
π: 11:45 AM
Winner Announcement & Closing
Info: (1) "Beloved's Recipe" winner revealed
(2) Prizes awarded
(3) Thank you and wrap-up
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Everyday Cafe, 532 North Homewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States
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