Slow Food Western Slope Food Blog
Find out what’s happening in the world of food!
Organic Trumps Conventional Across the Board
Through the Farming Systems Trial®, the Rodale Institute has collected data on the long-term effects of organic and conventional farming and concluded that organic farming is superior to conventional farming according to several criteria.
Small Potatoes Bakery Fires Up Western Slope
Monica Wiitanen explains the beginnings of Small Potatoes Bakery in Paonia, CO.
Chipotle goes GMO-free in first for fast-food sector
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s ingredients are now free of genetically modified organisms, becoming the first major U.S. restaurant chain to make that switch.
Slow Food Western Slope
Colorado’s Slow Food Western Slope functions as a chapter of Slow Food USA, a non-profit educational organization. The Western Slope is rich in farms, orchards, ranches, vineyards and the arts and epitomizes the concepts of Slow Food – people live Slow Food.
Slow Food USA
Through a vast volunteer network of local chapters, youth and food communities, Slow Food USA links the pleasures of the table with a commitment to protect the community, culture, knowledge and environment that make this pleasure possible.
Snail of Approval
The Slow Food Snail of Approval award is a recognition given to food and beverage establishments that are pursuing and practicing Slow Food values in their business.
Membership
Membership matters! Slow Food members are the lifeblood of this organization, providing the necessary financial support to power the global movement, the devotion to living Slow and making “good, clean and fair food for all” a reality.