{"product_id":"locavore-adventures-one-chefs-slow-food-journey-paperback-softback-9780813551708","title":"Locavore Adventures; One Chef's Slow Food Journey (Paperback \/ softback) 9780813551708","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLocavore Adventures\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOne Chef's Slow Food Journey\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJim Weaver (Author), Carlo Petrini (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780813551708\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 February 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages, 14 color and 45 b-w photos\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 1.3 cm, 0.513 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\"In addition to offering a compelling look at the Slow Food movement in his neck of the woods, Weaver also provides resources for new converts and old adherents, including numerous recipes, relevant websites, and 'The Slow Food Manifesto,' which admirably advocates a program of 'international exchange of experiences, knowledge, and projects,' all in the name of good food and a better life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e (Publishers Weekly) \u003cdiv\u003e\"Jim Weaver has written a book for anyone who has ever wondered about the growing trend toward local and sustainable food but who is not already immersed in the culture. He is the kind of crusader who will bring others to this cause because of his childlike delight at the remarkable items in his food shed rather than his trenchant argements, although he is plenty persuasive. Whereas much of what we hear about the food system and the American diet is disheartening, Weaver's account inspires hope. His book should inspire many to join him in this cause.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e (Foreword Review) \u003cdiv\u003e\"Not only did I find JIm's journey fascinating, but his stories about the people he meets along the way are also intriguing, giving backstory insights into local food lore.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e - Faith Bahadurian (Princeton Packet) \u003cdiv\u003e\"We are working to build a different world--one where food and farming are sources of health and well being for all people and the planet; one where food can be good, clean and fair. Jim Weaver sees that that different world is already partially built. Through telling that story, he paints a picture of what is possible.\"\u003c\/div\u003e - Josh Viertel (President, Slow Food USA)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerica’s fast food culture reflects not only \u003ci\u003ewhat \u003c\/i\u003ewe eat-foods that are processed and packaged for convenience-but also \u003ci\u003ehow \u003c\/i\u003ewe eat-munching as we multitask and not really tasting the super-sized meals we ingest. But in recent years, a more thoughtful philosophy about food has emerged. Developed in Italy, where fresh ingredients and artisanal techniques are prized, the Slow Food movement has rapidly gained a following in North America. The skeptics among us might wonder if it is possible truly to enjoy a Slow Food lifestyle-one based around local, seasonal ingredients-in our fast-paced world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLocavore Adventure\u003c\/i\u003es, acclaimed New Jersey chef and restaurateur Jim Weaver shares his personal story of how he came to solve this problem-building a local slow food culture that is ecologically responsible and also yields delicious results. Weaver tells of his odyssey founding the Central New Jersey chapter of Slow Food, connecting local farmers, food producers, and chefs with the public to forge communities that value the region’s unique bounty. More than forty recipes throughout the book, from Hot Smoked Brook Trout with Asparagus Puree and Pickled Cippollini Onions to Zuppa di Mozzarella, will inspire readers to be creative in their own kitchens. \u003ci\u003eLocavore Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoughtful memoir about growing a sustainable food culture and a guide to slowing down, savoring locally grown food, and celebrating life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eForeword by Carlo Petrini\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. The \"\u003cbr\u003eAh-Hah\"\u003cbr\u003e Moment, Slow Food Style\u003cbr\u003e 2. The Valley Shepherd Creamery\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Delaware Bay Oyster\u003cbr\u003e 4. On the Hunt for a Hot Tomato\u003cbr\u003e 5. The Griggstown Quail Farm\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Hat Lady\u003cbr\u003e 7. Getting the Word Out\u003cbr\u003e 8. Triumph of the Locavores\u003cbr\u003e 9. Salumeria Biellese\u003cbr\u003e 10. Foie Gras Adventure\u003cbr\u003e 11. Educating the Classes \u003cbr\u003e 12. Viking Village\u003cbr\u003e 13. The Best-Possible Canvas\u003cbr\u003e 14. Going Local and Digging In\u003cbr\u003e 15. The Brothers Moon and the Bent Spoon\u003cbr\u003e 16. Getting Your Hands Dirty\u003cbr\u003e 17. So Where Are We Now?\u003cbr\u003e 18. Conviviality\u003cbr\u003e 19. Off the Soap Box and onto the Chapters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: The Slow Food Manifesto\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Rivergate Books","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52559300264216,"sku":"9780813551708","price":23.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/locavore-adventures-one-chefs-slow-food-journey-paperback-softback-9780813551708","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}