Category: Activism
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The Disparity Between the Creative and Civics
Last night I was able to have some wonderful conversations with local creatives, activists, leaders, friends of our regions Slow Food movement and Richard McCarthy the President of Slow Food USA. In the past few years I’m not able to get out as much due to my own businesses responsibilities so I really treasure moments…
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Voting Season, No Rabbit Season
I don’t know if there are any times that aren’t strange politically but the last 5-10 years sure have had some massive volatility. I usually refrain from much politiking as it’s just as hard to talk through with people as religion can be. I want to live in a country where civility and common sense…
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A Real Green Revolution, Terra Madre 2008
With great fanfare and after a lot of fundraising Slow Food Charlotte accomplished the huge task of sending over 14 people to Turin Italy for Terra Madre 2008. As a part of the observer arm of the delegation we were there to experience something special and unique. Which if you are in to food, culture,…
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Fundraising for Terra Madre 2008
In an effort to participate in a global community, support our friends and peers abroad, we ask for your help. Slow Food Charlotte Robin and I have been members of Slow Food Charlotte now for 3+ years. We were brought in through friends who showed us that quality also meant good, clean, and fair. Through…
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Down the Rabbit Hole, Alice in Charlotte
>In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again. Luckily our Alice had the company of some adoring fans from our own celebrity chefs, the [Slow Food community](http://slowfoodcharlotte.org), and the [public at large](http://www.charlotteobserver.com/192/story/303217.html). From September 26th through 27th, Chef Alice Waters visited Charlotte,…