Kam's Kookery Information

It helps subsidize CSA with its catering service in the Oklahoma City area. Gamble said, "Our philosophy at Kam's Kookery is twofold: to celebrate the joy of eating and living well and to support sustainable agriculture by purchasing from local growers. We do a lot of weddings and go to people's houses for private cooking classes and dinner parties." Susie Shields Derichsweiler, founding member of Oklahoma Green Schools said, "Kamala has catered several events for me, including our big wedding party. Her efforts to both produce the food or source it from local producers are second to none in this area." Always the food enthusiast, Gamble is active in the Slow Food movement. Along with co-leaders Kerry Norman and Cristina McQuistion, she established Slow Food of Oklahoma City. Its objective is to inform the public that artisanal foods provide a sound basis for health and promote a more harmonious lifestyle. Past events include annual Slow Food Fall Family Picnics featuring local chefs cooking and serving the best locally produced meats, poultry, game and vegetables; wine and cheese events; and celebrity lectures and book signings. Slow Foods OKC typically holds 4-5 events a year. "Our signature event was at Harn Homestead. We did it 8 years in a row. Gamble said.