Here's a Mission American Feast can get behind:

Slow Food U.S.A. is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to supporting and celebrating the food traditions of North America. From the spice of Cajun cooking to the purity of the organic movement; from animal breeds and heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables to handcrafted wine and beer, farmhouse cheeses and other artisanal products; these foods are a part of our cultural identity. They reflect generations of commitment to the land and devotion to the processes that yield the greatest achievements in taste.

Some called it “a Woodstock for foodies” as 50,000 people gathered in San Francisco this past Labor Day weekend for the Slow Food Nation event held “to celebrate food and protect the future of sustainability in the U.S. and abroad. “

The four-day event was the work of Slow Food USA, and a strong demonstration of how far the slow food movement has come. Italian journalist and philanthropist Carlo Petrini founded the modern Slow Food movement in 1986, believing fast food was wiping out authentic culinary traditions, and threatening the richness and enjoyment of a diverse and unprocessed diet. Put simply, the Slow Food Movement believes food should be “good, clean and fair.”

To learn more about how the organization works to give eating more pleasure & greater quality check out the web site: Slow Food U.S.A.