The Slow Food Movement for Busy nzgirls

The Slow Food Movement was founded in Italy in 1986. It came about to counteract the lowering interest in the food we eat, where it comes from, it’s taste and how our food choices effect the rest of the world. It also is to help keep the local food traditions and generally to counteract the faster pace of life. 

The Slow Food Movement is a growing worldwide phenomenon with 85,000 members in 132 countries. NZ has a been a bit slow on the uptake, with just 231 paid members, however the concept is catching on and many are adopting its principals unofficially.

If you’re interested in the slow food movement but think it sounds too hard you should reconsider. Below are easy ways you can embrace the slow food movement...

Local Farmer’s markets are popping up all over the place and shopping here is a good way to support the local community and get involved in the slow food movement. At the Farmer’s Market many stall holders only sell what they grow, cook, bake or catch themselves from the local area. Click here to find a market in your area to stock up on fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread and whatever else is on offer.

 

Gone are the days were we sit down at the table, take our time to eat and discuss the day that has been. It’s more like a mad grab to eat as fast as you can, in front of the television with little conversation with those around you. Make over your dinner time. Set the table, sit down with whomever you live with, take your time, and enjoy your meal along with good conversation.

 

Instead of opting for McDonalds or KFC next time you feel like a break from the kitchen, find a local ethnic restaurant and experience some authentic cuisine. Whether it’s Thai, Chinese, Indian or Japanese, it’s a good way to get cultural with your eating and enjoy traditional ethnic food,

 

These are three easy ways to join the slow food movement without sacrificing a great deal of time. To find out more about the slow food movement visit www.slowfood.com.