I started making sourdough bread in the summer of 2022. What began as a hobby soon became an obsession as I realized how remarkable a fresh-baked loaf can be, and how pleasant it is to share my bread with my neighbors and friends. I follow the “Slow Food” principles in my baking practice, ensuring that ingredients are sourced responsibly and from regenerative farms.
Slow Food
The slow food movement is a global movement that advocates for a slower, more deliberate approach to food production, consumption, and enjoyment. The movement originated in Italy in the 1980s as a response to the growing trend of fast food and mass-produced, industrialized agriculture. Slow food emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity, and prioritizes the use of local, seasonal ingredients that are grown using sustainable and ethical practices. The movement also seeks to preserve traditional food cultures and techniques, and to promote the social and cultural aspects of food, such as community gatherings and shared meals.
One of the key tenets of the slow food movement is the concept of “food as a right.” The movement argues that access to healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food is a fundamental human right, and that everyone should have the ability to grow, produce, and access food in ways that are sustainable and respectful of the environment. Slow food also highlights the interconnectedness of food with other aspects of life, such as health, culture, and community, and promotes a holistic approach to food that recognizes the important role it plays in shaping our lives and our world. Through its advocacy, education, and activism, the slow food movement seeks to create a more equitable and sustainable food system that benefits all people and the planet.