Amanda Koyama, Calgary convivium “Terra Madre is a way of giving a voice and a face to people engaged in producing food in their own geographical and social realities” (Carlo Petrini) I could tell you that “Terra Madre brings together those players in the food chain who together support … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2012: Indeterminable Lessons / Leçons indéterminables
By/Par Michael Marrapese, Déléguée de / Slow Food Vancouver Delegate Some might argue that Italy is a long way to go for a meeting, that we could easily do this at home. But then again, given importance of food and agricultural traditions in Italy, some might miss the significance of going to Terra … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2012: Celebrating Good, Clean, Fair Fish / Célébrant le poisson bon, propre et juste
By/Par Dave Adler, Déléguée de / Slow Food Nova Scotia Delegate Originally posted here. Original affiché ici. Over 2000 delegates from 130 countries gathered at Terra Madre and Salone del Gusto to learn about, talk about, cook, taste and celebrate food that is good, clean, and fair. Canada sent … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2012: A Terra Madre Story (SLIDESHOW) / Un histoire de Terra Madre (DIAPORAMA)
By/Par Marina Queirolo, Slow Food Toronto Community Partnerships Delegate / Déléguée des Partenariats communautaires et Mentor pour les jeunes Originally published here. Original affiché ici. I was so fortunate to attend Terra Madre this past October. Before leaving for Italy I set some clear … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2012: Representing Canada, Red Fife Wheat / Représentant le Canada, le blé Red Fife
By/Par Dawn Woodward, Slow Food Toronto Producer / Productrice Originally published here. Original affiché ici. My partner Ed and I were able to bring over 100 packages of our red fife based cookies and crackers. We sampled and sold our products to a very enthusiastic audience. The cocoa nibs … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2012: Tasting Honey at Terra Madre’s Honey Bar / Goûter du miel au « bar » de miel de Terra Madre
By/Par Kristin Peturson-Laprise, Déléguée de / Slow Food Thompson Okanagan Delegate I had the privilege to be a part of the Slow Food Canada delegation at a worldwide celebration of food and its traditions in Italy in October called Terra Madre, and I was astounded not only at the vast variety of … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2012: Canadian Delegates +Terra Madre, In Pictures / Délégué(e)s canadien(ne)s + Terra Madre, en images
By/Par Sara Dent, Déléguée de / Slow Food Vancouver Delegate I feel really fortunate to have gone to Terra Madre in Turin, Italy this year thanks to the fundraising efforts of Slow Food Vancouver and FarmFolk CityFolk. Being exposed to an international community of food producers and activists was … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2012: Impressions and Reflections / Impressions et réflexions
By/Par Evelyne Au-Navioz, Déléguée de / Slow Food Toronto Youth Delegate Originally published here. Original affiché ici. With 150 countries represented, over 600 international delegates, dozen and dozens of talks and labs, and probably hundreds and hundreds of products, Terra Madre (along with … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2012: Life Lessons / Leçons de vie
By/Par Voula Halliday, Slow Food Toronto Leader / Chef de Slow Food Toronto Originally published here. Original affiché ici. Around the table is where I learned most of the life lessons that shaped me. It is where my mother ate silently when distressed or anxious and where I learned that … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2012: Spring is Coming! Le printemps arrive!
By/Par Roseanna Bali, Slow Food Toronto Chef Delegate / Déléguée des Chefs cuisiniers Originally published here. Original affiché ici. To sum up Terra Madre in only a few words would require poetic vision great enough “to see the world in a grain of sand,” or perhaps more appropriately, a seed. … [Read more...]