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Slow Fish through the eyes of a Local Leader

Slow Fish through the eyes of a Local Leader In May, a small delegation of Slow Food UK representatives travelled to Genoa to Slow Fish to attend the biannual event organised by Slow Food International.

Sanjay Prosenjit Kumar is a chef, leader of Slow Food Cornwall, and founder of the School of Cornish Sardines, a social enterprise inspiring people to connect with food. Born in Calcutta, Sanjay is now based in Cornwall, where he fell in love with Cornish food and its fishing traditions. Speaking about his Indian

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May 31, 2013

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Special Slow Food menus during Slow Food Week

Special Slow Food menus during Slow Food Week Up and down the UK, Slow Food UK Chef Alliance members will be offering a special menu throughout Slow Food UK Week, in which they included several Forgotten Foods.

England
- Richard Corrigan, from Corrigan’s Mayfair, included in his menu Aylesbury Duck, Smoked Haddock and Morecambe Bay Shrimps.
- William Drabble, from 7 Park Place, included in his menu Gloucester old spot pork, Formby asparagus and Herdwick lamb.
- Marcellin Marc, from Clos Maggiore, included in his menu Jersey Royal Potatoes, Grimsby Smoked

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May 20, 2013

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The Good Life in Sussex, by local leader Michael Little

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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May 14, 2013

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Slow Food on Tour – Scotland

Slow Food on Tour - Scotland On the 9th 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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May 13, 2013

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See our supporters getting involved in Slow Food Week 2013!

See our supporters getting involved in Slow Food Week 2013! Slow Food Week allows for the entire Slow Food network to come together – chefs, local groups, members and supporters – and celebrate our cause and valuable work!

This year’s Slow Food Week (1st to 9th of June) is the most extensive ever planned by Slow Food UK! Slow Food Week allows for the entire Slow Food network to come together – chefs, local groups, members and supporters – and celebrate our cause and valuable work!
Slow Food Week is a great opportunity

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Apr 26, 2013

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Too Much at Steak – Slow Food stance on the meat debate

Too Much at Steak - Slow Food stance on the meat debate In light of the ongoing debates about the nature of the meat supply chain, we share with you ‘Too Much at Steak’, a booklet which covers good practices and recommended consumption levels of meat which can be applied to everyday life.

You can download it here. Its availability is very timely in view of University of Zurich’s report published yesterday on the relationship between eating processed and cured meats and conditions such as cancer and heart disease. It also coincides with EU’s extension of random testing for non-beef DNA in beef products, and new legislation which is awaited

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Mar 08, 2013

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Annual General Meeting 2012 Recap

Annual General Meeting 2012 Recap The Slow Food Team had a lovely day on December 8th 2012 at Sheepdrove Organic Farm, where this year’s Slow Food Annual General Meeting was hosted.

Some of us arrived at the farm by train, others by car, but it was clear from the early morning hours that this would be a lovely day with a blue sky and endless sunshine! Arriving at Sheepdrove, around 10 o’ clock in the morning there was enough time to welcome our 30

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Dec 20, 2012

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Slow Food on Campus 2012 Recap

Slow Food on Campus 2012 Recap Universities across Britain, from Edinburgh to Exeter, have been embracing Slow Food and establishing further grass-root support in spreading the message of Good, Clean and Fair Food for all of the UK.

Over twenty-two campuses now have a Slow Food presence with university groups raising awareness of Slow Food’s ethos to a wider and ever-varied student population. From bake-sales to addressing a 10,000 person audience at Terra Madre 2012, the grassroots characteristics of Slow Food on Campus (SFOC) are demonstrated by Exeter SFOC leader Rachel.
Having started Exeter’s

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Dec 19, 2012

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Now that 2012 is coming to an end, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of happiness and good, local food.

Now that 2012 is coming to an end, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of happiness and good, local food. Our plans for 2013 are to keep working to reach more kids, students, chefs and producers with our message of good, clean and fair food, and we would

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Dec 14, 2012

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Matthew Fort supports Forgotten Foods

Matthew Fort supports Forgotten Foods The way food is produced and consumed today threatens our edible biodiversity. Matthew Fort, one of the UK's most influential food writers, thinks Slow Food's work is critical for the present and the future of food

Matthew Fort believes Slow Food’s work is critical for the present and the future of food: “I wholly endorse the Slow Food UK’s Forgotten Foods programme.  I’ve been a firm supporter of the ideals of Slow Food for a good many years. It seems to me that the Forgotten Foods programme has particular relevance and

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Dec 05, 2012

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