Slow Food Los Angeles

supporting good, clean, and fair food production and consumption in Los Angeles

Long Beach Organic seeks Program Director

LONG BEACH ORGANIC
Program Director Position Announcement
Long Beach Organic is seeking a dynamic environmental activist to manage and develop all aspects of its community gardening and educational programs.
BACKGROUND:
Long Beach Organic is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable gardening practices and local food production in an urban environment. In urban areas, where our connection to the [...]

Catfish Farm Tour & Fish Fry

Come join us for a fascinating tour of sustainable aquaculture in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
When: Saturday, May 22, 2004 — 10:00 AM
Where: Ironwood Ranch, near Arvin, CA (San Joaquin Valley)
Cost: $45.00
Ironwood Ranch is located 1-1/2 hours North of Los Angeles at the foot of the Tehachapi Mountains near the town of Arvin. There, Randy [...]

Healthy School Food Coalition

At the L.A. convivium’s general meeting on 3 April, Jody Donnelly alerted those assembled to–among other activities–the Healthy School Food Coalition’s initiatives. For those of you who could not attend, and those who did but wanted more information, the following handouts and information are now available via the Slow Food LA site, specifically:

a statement regarding [...]

“Home-Cooking Movement Gains Ground”

From today’s New York Times, a general article about the growth of the Slow Food movement in the U.S.

Event Announcement: Pinot & Pork

It’ll be a rare day when pigs fly. But on Tuesday, April 13, they’ll soar to heights of culinary perfection. Come taste two of nature’s more full-bodied gifts.
Kobrand Corporation, together with Niman Ranch and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, is hosting a series of tastings at which you can compare the extraordinary diversity of pinot with [...]

Event Announcement: A Tasting at Jin Patisserie

Chef Kristy Choo of Jin Patisserie makes exquisite sweets. She will share her talent with us in a guided tasting of teas, pastry and chocolate.
When: Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 2:00pm
Where: Jin Patisserie, 1220 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles
Cost: $22 for Slow Food members; $30 for non-members
Reservations: Please call the Slow Food Hot Line [...]

Q&A with Marion Nestle

Welcome to the first installment of Slow Food USA’s new Q & A series!
Through this new format, Slow Food hopes to tap the brains of many opinion leaders and friends of Slow Food, and facilitate a running dialogue regarding important issues that impact our food systems.
The first Q & A is with Marion Nestle, Slow [...]