The Slow Food movement begun by Carlo Petrini is experiencing an acceleration of distaste from critics who feel Slow Food America has become elitist in pursuing esoteric and expensive foods. An article in the East bay Express by Alastair Bland explores the issues at “Changemakers Day”(sic), a panel discussion segment of Slow Food Nation. The [...]
Slow Food on the Fast Track to Elitism ?
October 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Commentary, Food, Healthy Eating, Local Food
Tags: artisanal·car talk·carlo petrini·chef services·csa·elitism·heirloom·slow food·slow food nation·temporary chef
Tomatillos and The Ladybug
October 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Food
The first time I tasted Mexican salsa verde I became a fan of the tomatillo. There are Italian, German, and French, versions of this sauce as well, which I favor in that order. The Italian style uses capers, garlic, and anchovies creating flavor layers that play on the tongue like a symphony orchestra, while the [...]
Tags: anchovies·chef agency·chef services·chile verde·csa·footballguys forum·mariquita farm·mexican recipes·salsa recipes·salsa verde·tomatillo
Tomato Troubles and Grower Anonymity
June 13th, 2008 · No Comments · Commentary, Healthy Eating, Local Food, sustainability
The FDA was cited on the news last night as calling for bar codes on fruits and vegetables to identify growers and make it easier to track contaminated foods back to their source. The farm industry counters that this would add greater expense for them. Many fruits and vegetables already have small stickers on them [...]
Tags: corporate farms·csa·flavor·food label art·fruit case labels·localvore·salmonella·slow food·small farms·sustainability·taste·tomatoes