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! One would think that this is such a trivial notion, but if you really stop to think about it, why do we work so hard anyway?  If we live our lives in such perpetual movement, we begin to disconnect from our friends, our family, and even ourselves.  People on the run tend to pick up fast-food only to fulfill a hunger pang, but it’s not nourishing their body, or their soul.  Since this fast paced lifestyle is lived by so many, a simple first step is to make a dedication to take time out each day, whether alone, with family or friends, and to reconnect with yourselves and others around the dinner table. Talk about your day – good and bad – make future plans, and simply relax. But, most of all, appreciate the fact that you are able to even have this type of experience – an experience that so many around the world only dream of…eating a soul-fulfilling meal with those you love in the comfort of your own home.