Slow Food Sydney is a convivum of Slow Food, an international non-profit organization which counteracts fast food and the disappearance of local food traditions. Founded in Italy in 1986 by Carlo Petrini, our movement affirms the principle of an eco-gastronomy, which is about respecting natural rhythms of seasons and sharing food at a convivial table, with awareness and responsibility.

Slow Food Sydney comprises today members from all walks of life, including home cooks, families, chefs, caterers, students, wine makers, farmers and scientists: anyone who is interested in supporting food traditions and local growers. We consider ourselves co-producers, not consumers, because - by being informed about the food we eat, where it comes from and how our choices affect the rest of the world - we become a part of the production process. 

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Seasonal Guide


We are very excited to announce the launch of the first seasonal guide to 
Sydney's food: fruit, vegetables, seafood, meat and poultry. That means nothing grown more than 160 kilometres away. 

This Slow Food guide will help you buy when everything local is at its peak, so it tastes better and is a lot cheaper.
 
You will be able to plan your eating around the seasons, and that means diversity of diet, which is better for your health as well as your budget.
 
These guides are now available for purchase from our volunteers, who can be found at selected farmers markets or via email, when you contact us at info@slowfoodstdney.com.au

The booklet is also available at:
RRP is about $10.00. 

Sydney Slow Food Events

Slow food events for 2013

Dates for the above are still being finalised. If you have any questions or would like to be involved, please email us at info@slowfoodsydney.com.au

Other events of interest


Recipe of the month

  • Spiced lentil Sausage Rolls (Preparation time: 40min, cooking time: 15min) Ingredients 1 tbs olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon powerded veggie stock 1 bay leaf ...
    Posted 2 May 2013 19:44 by Anna Phillips
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Members News

NATIONAL SLOW FOOD MEETING IN HOBART
Slow food members from around Australia are gathering in Hobart on April 26th to convene for the National Slow Food Meeting. 
This meeting provides an important opportunity to discuss the major challenges confronting Australians; ensuring producers receive a fair price for good, clean products; issues of food sovereignty; food provenance, and food distribution chains.

Local members will work with other Conviviums to determine the future direction of Slow Food in Australia: its education programs, food networks and community advocacy as Slow Food works to connect farmers, producers, cooks and consumers to work together to defend the diversity of our national food heritage, both introduced and indigenous.

Slow Food Sydney has several delegates attending and this is a great occasion for them to share experiences and bring ideas back for the Sydney Convivium. Stay tuned for what arises from this gathering!