What is Slow Food?
Formed in response to the despair felt by these men who were offended by the
1986 installation of a McDonald’s near the Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most
historical landmarks
Italy 1986
A small but dedicated group of food writers, chefs,
foodies etc got together and joked about opposing fast food with Sloooow
Food....and so a movement was
'born’!!!!!
Slow Food Is About…
–uniting as a local food community and economy
–people coming together on the farm, in the market, and at the table
Food is meant to be tasty, wholesome,
capable of satifying all 5 senses and able to evoke a complex
set of feelings, memories and
identity
GOOD
How to live the Slow Food way…
limiting pesticides
promoting sustainable agricultural practices
ethical treatment of animals
great taste
food miles
nutritional quality…
Try shifting your focus so that the ingredient label is your
first priority
How to live the Slow Food way…
Try shifting your focus so that the
ingredient label is your first priority
How to live the Slow Food way… Slowly wean yourself off
processed foods
Think tradition – revive old family recipes and foodways
Think about how your food tastes, make comparisons b/w
processed and whole foods
Take your time to honor your taste and satiety signals – you may be happier and healthier
than you ever imagined
How to live the Slow Food way…
– Learn to can and freeze foods
– Learn to make processed foods from scratch; such as pasta, cheeses, soups, ice cream and bread
– Be willing to fail – follow a new recipe exactly and use good recipes from classic cookbooks – then learn to experiment.
How to live the Slow Food way…
Buy locally produced foods
Eat with the Seasons in Mind
Buy Organic Foods when possible
Buy local Meats (beef and lamb) and local poultry, eggs and pork
that has been raised on real food themselves
buy as local as possible
How to live the Slow Food way…
Support local Gardens and teaching children
to grow their own food
Start your own family or community garden
Learn how to compost