WELCOME TO
SLOW FOOD PIEDMONT TRIAD
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization founded in 1989.
Its purpose it to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions, and people's dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.
Slow Food Piedmont Triad promotes a slower, more harmonious rhythm of life.
Local initiatives include
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providing food education
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promoting the sustainable use of land
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identifying endangered food species and
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supporting artisan producers, slow restaurants, and small farmers.
For national and international programs, click here!  Familiarize Yourself with Slow Food!
Book Tip:
Slow Living by Wendy Parkins and Geoffrey Craig.
Slow Food USA's Magazine online in pdf format.
Click here for the Fall 2008 issue of The Snail!
Visit a local farmer's market, farm, restaurant or grocery store that provide local and seasonal food. Find such places in the Local Food Guide!
Participate in Events in the Piedmont Triad. Explore local advocate groups and other resources in Links!
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The Snail Of Approval program is about to take off in the Piedmont!
It provides a way for restaurants, food-based establishments, producers, culinary artisans, and markets who exemplify the Slow Food philosophy to be recognized.
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Volunteers
Needed for Food Bank Community Garden at Children's Home.
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