We hope you have given some thought to our last blog concerning the notion of slowing down to reconnect with yourself and others.  Without that simple first step, it is somewhat difficult to really connect with our food source.  While our grocery store aisles are laden with packaged, processed foods, our farmers markets give us a plethora of nourishment including local and seasonal vegetables, meats, fish and artisan breads, cheeses and other staples.  It is such an amazing experience to really connect with the farmer that has lovingly grown and raised your food

 A good place to start when discussing the concept of Slow Food, or food sustainability in general would be to start at the dinner table (literally).We were both fortunate to grow up with families that believed in reconnecting, each day, around the kitchen table (for at least one meal).  We both have the privilege of coming from families that pride themselves on food as nurturing – or, simply…We Love To Eat!

Welcome to Green Is Dead from the Sustainable Synergy Team! We will be regular contributors to the food sustainability blog, as well as the rest of this site, and wanted to start by a proper introduction.  We are Slow Food leaders for the Orlando, FL chapter.  Though we both have very different upbringings, we both connect with the philosophy behind Slow Food….Food that is Good, Clean and Fair.