Include our locals in a national book

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Kurt Michael Friese, Slow Food USA Board of Governors, is completing his book entitled "Slow Food in the Heartland - A Cook's Tour."

He has requested the names, addresses, phones and website info of FARMERS, ARTISANS, RESTAURANTS, and MARKETS in our area who are living the "Slow Food ideals" (see below).  

If you or someone you know has a farm or business whose practices fit with the Slow Food mission and values, please post or submit their contact information by Monday, August 15th.  Submit to info@slowfoodtulsa.com.  Please include 1 or 2 sentences as to why they are "Slow Food" people... how they are living the Slow Food ideals.

Slow Food Mission:
Recognizing that the enjoyment of wholesome food is essential to the pursuit of happiness, Slow Food U.S.A. is an educational organization dedicated to stewardship of the land and ecologically sound food production; to the revival of the kitchen and the table as centers of pleasure, culture, and community; to the invigoration and proliferation of regional, seasonal culinary traditions; and to living a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life.

Slow Food Guiding Values

Sustainability

• Recognizing the interdependence of people with one another and with our environment  
• Caring for the land and protecting biodiversity for today's communities and future generations
  
• Promoting pure food that is local, seasonal and organically grown  

Cultural Diversity

• Recognizing food as a language that expresses cultural diversity
• Preserving the myriad traditions of the table  
•  Cultivating and reinvigorating a sense of community and place

Pleasure and Quality in Everyday Life

• Celebrating the diverse expressions of our earth's bounty
  
• Appreciating and encouraging creativity, passion and beauty
• Respecting and supporting artisans who grow, produce, market, prepare and serve wholesome food  

Inclusiveness

• Following democratic principles in a spirit of sharing and service
• Educating members and others about Slow Food's mission
• Dedicating ourselves to local cooperation and global collaboration
  

Authenticity and Integrity

• Insuring our values are embodied by all staff, board members and convivium leaders
• Manifesting these values in all of our events, projects and publications
• Committing ourselves to partnerships with like-minded individuals and organization

To learn more about the local Slow Food chapter: www.slowfoodtulsa.com