What is Slow Food?
Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members round the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.
Our chapter (convivium) carries out the Slow Food mission on a local level. We advocate sustainability and bio-diversity through educational events and public outreach that promote the appreciation and consumption of seasonal and local foods and the support of those who produce them.
We believe the food we eat should taste good; it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare, or human health; and its producers should receive fair compensation for their work. For more information about the Slow Food movement, visit the Slow Food USA website.
Thank You!
A big thank you to the vendors who contributed to our Farm to Fork Dinner on March 20, 2016 at Our Table:
Sound Fresh Clams and Oysters (Skookum Point Oysters by John Adams)
Hama Hama Oysters
Kirsop Farms
3 Magnets Brewing
Whitewood Cider
Brian the Wild Crafter
The chefs and baker at Our Table
Coming Up:
May 21, 2016: Gifts of Land and Sea, A Celebration of Indigenous Arts and Foods
July 9, 2016: Farm to Table Dinner at Pigman’s Produce Patch
August 6, 2016: Annual Colvin Ranch Dinner
August 20, 2016: Family Ice Cream Social
Don’t Miss:
Pictures from the August 2014 Colvin Ranch and the July 2014 Nisqually Valley Dinner
2013 Annual Report: Summary of 2013 Slow Food Greater Olympia Events and Activities
Pictures from the Farm to Table Dinner at Colvin Ranch August 2013
Article on Farm to Table Dinner at Colvin Ranch on August 24, 2012
Article on Pizza Party at Hains House in July 2012
Farmers Markets
2011 Annual Report: Summary of 2011 Slow Food Greater Olympia Events and Activities
Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Eat Healthy Foods
Our local chapter focuses on…
Providing support to local farmers, educating the community about the value and benefits of local food, and providing opportunities for members to learn about and enjoy local and heritage foods through social interactions. We promote and support local restaurants that serve local, organic, and heritage foods and support other local organizations with common values that strive to preserve farmland, educate the public about the importance of food diversity, reduce global warming; and establish backyard gardens. We support school gardens where young children learn to plant, care for, harvest, and enjoy the bounty of local, organic produce.
