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TOP SCOTTISH CHEFS TOAST SLOW FOOD WEEK 2013 WITH HIGHLAND PARK

To celebrate this year’s Slow Food Week (1 – 9 June) ten of Scotland’s top culinary stars including Neil Forbes (Cafe St Honoré), Tom Lewis (Monachyle MHOR) and Tony Borthwick (Plumed Horse) will be jointly hosting a special Slow Food fundraising event ‘Meet and Greet the Champions of Scottish Food’, together with the opportunity to

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The Good Life in Sussex, by local leader Michael Little

Community food growers from Hastings and Fairlight (led by Slow Food Weald of Kent & Sussex) recently met with academics from the Brighton and Sussex Food Research Network to visit Tablehurst Community Farm, near East Grinstead.

Braving the wind, rain and freezing temperatures, about 20 people had a guided tour around the estate. Visitors were introduced to cows, sheep, pigs and shown around several large poly-tunnels of salad leaves and vegetables.  At one stage, the group was invited to a warm, darkened shed which was illuminated by the cheerful sound of chicks,

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Slow Food Week – Delicious Additions to 2013 Events Calendar

Slow Food Week 2013, running from 1st – 9th June, will have two further hot ticketed events taking place in London to run alongside the programme announced a few weeks ago. This Week is crammed with special Chef Alliance fundraising events to support the charitable work of Slow Food UK. All ticket proceeds will go

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Slow Food on Tour – Scotland

On the 9^th June, chefs and Slow Food members alike will be descending on the Scottish capital to enjoy what promises to be a stunning culinary event at Summerhall.

In preparation for the event, the Slow Food Chef Alliance team went on a whirlwind trip to Edinburgh to visit our chefs and the local Slow Food group. Our journey appeared to be blessed from the start as we were greeted at Waverly station by rays of sunshine, setting the tone for things to

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