Since the dawn of the industrial revolution, our world has continued to expand at a rapid pace. Today, as our technology becomes evermore sophisticated, men and women are putting more hours in at work and less time connecting with other people. For many, it is utterly irrational to consider taking the time to patiently sit down at the table for a meal. A normal day’s meals may look like a pastry and coffee during the morning drive, a processed lunch at the office desk, and maybe a run to the local fast-food restaurant for dinner. When are we ever going to take the time to Slow down?
Slow Food is a nod to the contrast with fast-food values. Slow Food is a reference to living an unhurried life, which begins at the table. Why do we work so hard anyway? Shouldn’t we take the time to reconnect with our family and friends over the dinner table at the end of a hard day at work? Should we not appreciate the mere fact that we are able to even do so?
Slow Food Orlando is committed to providing education to the community about food sustainability coupled with providing access to pure, local food - for all. Our programs include bringing Slow Food education into local schools, supporting local farmers markets that have been developed in areas that don’t have access to local food, and putting on events that showcase local farmers and food artisans.
We hope that you will take the time to join us at Slow Food Orlando, and begin to reconnect with your family and friends starting at the table.
