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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In the slow food movement, Good is in part an invitation to not only nourish our bodies through food, but also our spirits with each meal enjoyed.
But how big of a challenge is it for today’s busy parents to actually enjoy a slow food meal when trying to get their little ones to eat their [...]

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