by Kimi Reid.
The importance of words such as ‘grass fed,’ ‘pasture raised’ and ‘small scale,’ are often lost in a sea of foodie vocabulary, implying somewhat lofty connotations. However, as the American consumer is faced with a plethora of choices, even the most socially responsible individuals need education on the sheer importance of these [...]

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by Valerie Schafer Franklin.
Homemade granola bars and a canteen of coffee fueled approximately 30 lecturegoers who attended Slow Food Portland’s live simulcast of TEDxManhattan’s “Changing the Way We Eat” on Saturday the 21st at Trinity Lutheran Church. The series was split into three sections: Issues, Impact, and Innovation. Due to the time difference, Slow Food Portland [...]

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On September 17th, Slow Food members and friends across the country will gather to share good, clean, fair and affordable meals. The goal is to Take Back the Value Meal by cooking fresh, simple meals for under $5 per person – about the cost of a fast food meal.
Slow Food Portland is [...]

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