Slow Food & Community Building with Allison Radecki

The Dandelion Effect

Allison Radecki is a food writer, culinary tour guide, a member of the first graduating class of Italy’s University of Gastronomic Sciences, and dear friend of the Feathered Pipe. Able to converse and share recipes in a range of languages, she has spent her career traveling the world, learning about culture, tradition and people through the lens of food--where it comes from, how it’s grown and by whom it’s prepared.

From the secrets of the perfect udon noodles in Japan to Frankies’ meatballs in Brooklyn, Allison is most interested in how food brings people together and opens us up to connection, generosity and joy. How breaking bread with those different from yourself can lead to lasting social change. How asking questions about what’s on your plate sparks an important conversation about history, diversity and sustainability.

Allison reminisces about her favorite childhood dishes, introduces us to the foremost voices in the international Slow Food movement, and tells stories that will leave you saving for a one-way ticket to Italy to embark on your own Eat, Pray, Love adventure--or make you run straight back to your mother’s kitchen.

We discuss simple and creative ways to vote for good, clean and fair food systems and support every step in the supply chain from farmers and growers to restaurateurs and small business owners.

Disclaimer: Do not listen to this episode on an empty stomach.

Resources:
Slow Food Movement: https://www.slowfood.com/
University of Gastronomic Sciences: https://www.unisg.it/en/welcome-unisg/
Soul Fire Farm: https://www.soulfirefarm.org/
Cherry Bombe: https://cherrybombe.com/
Ten Mother's Farm: https://www.tenmothersfarm.com/

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