Slow Food Santa Cruz

Slow Food Santa Cruz is one of almost 200 local chapters of Slow Food U.S.A., each called a "convivium," that carry out the Slow Food mission on a local level. Slow Food International was founded in 1986 in Bra, Italy. Slow Food U.S.A. is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to supporting and celebrating the food traditions of North America. Slow Food U.S.A. believes that pleasure and quality in everyday life can be achieved by slowing down, respecting the convivial traditions of the table, and celebrating the diversity of the earth's bounty. Our goal is to put the carriers of this heritage on center stage and educate our members on the importance of these principles. Many members enjoy participating in online conversations through Slow Food Forums. We hope you will join us! The members of Slow Food Santa Cruz are a diverse group of food enthusiasts with a curiosity about food traditions and heritage and local artisanal products. Members include home and professional chefs, caterers, growers, vintners, restaurateurs, food educators, and lots of ordinary people and families that like to cook and eat.