On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:43:23 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>I didn't know what the "Slow Food" movement was about until just
>recently. I ignore all kinds of "movements" (except physiological
>ones), but this one isn't whacko in the least. It's about
>preserving the foods and food traditions as we know it (or, AS WE
>KNEW them). Nothing at Walmart would possibly qualify as Slow
>Food. The Ark of Taste especially interests me.

They have Convivia (chapters) all over the place... I would imagine
they also have one in Austin. Have you joined?
http://slowfoodaustin.org/

Yes, the Ark of Taste is really neat. They are being moderately
successful in keeping interest alive in some of the old heritage
breeds of pigs, and turkeys. Interest in those is starting to really
take off. Not just those of course, but those have garnered the most
attention in the last few years.

Are you familiar with the Southern Foodways Alliance? You might find
that of interest too.
http://www.southernfoodways.com/index.html

Christine