Good, clean, fair food

Slow Food began in Italy as a reaction to fast food titans who were "invading" the home of one of the world's greatest food cultures. Carlo Petrini founded the organization decades ago, long before food was trendy or chefs were TV celebrities in the US. Food has always had a high position in older cultures, but in our new, fast-paced, time and novelty obsessed culture of more, more, more and right now, we've lost that respect for food. However it is finally coming to the fore.

In a Thanksgiving email, Slow Food USA urges involvement in a day of awareness on December 10:

Times are difficult. And in these hard moments, I find joy and celebration in the amazing work that you, and countless others, are doing to change the world. In a world where ketchup qualifies as a vegetable, I find hope in the parent who started a school garden to teach first graders where carrots come from. I find inspiration in 13,000 people standing together, by signing a petition, and telling their government that a better economy can be found in a better food system. And I find joy in celebrating our common vision.

For more information about this day of action, click here. 

Slow Food USA is a movement that provides opportunities to help ensure good, clean, fair food for all. If this is something that you find compelling, check out this organization. There are others out there who are like minded and who are working on behalf of themselves and others. Eating isn't optional.