Slow Food

Producer: Kristy Vaughn


The Slow Food Movement began in Rome, Italy, in the mid 1980s when Carlo Petrini organized a protest against a McDonalds opening. Petrinis grassroots formation of the international group, Slow Food, preferences whole foods that come directly from the source, or have as little human interference as possible-- food that inspires meals prepared in the kitchen and enjoyed with loved ones. Essentially, the food lovers behind the non-profit group are activists against fast food. The idea of taking the time to both prepare and enjoy food took flight across the world and landed in our own backyards through the local chapter: Slow Food Southwest Florida.

Websites:

http://www.slowfoodsouthwestflorida.com/

Local chapter, Slow Food Southwest Floridas official site

http://www.slowfoodusa.org/

Slow Food U.S.A

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• slow food
• fast food
• slow food movement
• activism
• southwest florida
• WGCU
• PBS