On My Plate

On My Plate

Slow Food Youth Network are launching the “On My Plate” challenge on 18 January 2021 to help people learn about the three principles of Slow Food – “Good, Clean and Fair” food to help you get Slow Food on your plate. They will dive into...
Paula McIntyre Cooks Rare Breed Pork

Paula McIntyre Cooks Rare Breed Pork

Paula McIntyre – Director, Slow Food Northern Ireland, Slow Food Cooks Alliance Moderator – Nia Williams – Director of Slow Food Wales Paula explained that she would be using pork from Seaview Farm in Portrush, a 4th generation dairy farm which recently...
Slow as an Artisan: Why Slow Food Matters

Slow as an Artisan: Why Slow Food Matters

Shane Holland (Executive Chairman of Slow Food UK) moderated a discussion on artisan food production, including how it is made, the impact on the environment and the cost of food. Lizzie Dyer of Just Kidding explained that only the most popular meat cuts are available...
Honey:  Slow Food and Cultural Powerhouse

Honey: Slow Food and Cultural Powerhouse

Hosted by Paula McIntyre, talking to Sarah Wyndham Lewis – Honey Sommelier Sarah opened her talk with the phrase “honey is a postcard of the place where it’s from” stating there is a joy in exploring honey. Historically, the honey bee has been around for 88...
Tasting of Northern Irish Cheeses

Tasting of Northern Irish Cheeses

Moderated by Paula McIntyre hosted by Jonnie and Laura of IndieFude. Paula explained that there was a fledgling artisan cheese industry in Northern Ireland with only six artisan cheese makers, compared to 40-50 in the Republic. The Republic’s cheese making...