Slow Food Russian River

05/28/2026

Supporting good, clean, and fair food in Sonoma County — that’s what we’re all about. 🐌

The Slow Food Snail of Approval highlights food service establishments (restaurants, bakeries, food trucks, etc.), farms, ranches, artisan producers, and food organizations making a meaningful contribution to our local food system. These businesses prioritize local and seasonal ingredients, support regional farmers and producers, care for their employees, use environmentally responsible practices, and give back as strong community partners.

We’re proud to celebrate the people helping build a more sustainable, connected, and delicious Sonoma County food community.

These snails aren’t the escargot variety. Instead, their red and white trail leads to the most thoughtful food around Sonoma County.

05/27/2026

Sad news indeed...

A longtime champion of thoughtful eating, Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement 40 years ago in Italy. Sonoma County became an early adopter.

Learn more at the link in the comments below 🔽

Story by Heather Irwin (BiteClub Eats: Wine Country Dining) / Photo courtesy of Terra Madre

04/22/2026

Good, Clean and Fair is the best way to celebrate Earth Day.
Give What You Can | April 22–29, 2026
This Earth Day week only:

Join a network of more than a million activists across 150+ countries working to end oppressive food systems and build joy and justice through food.
From April 22–29, Give What You Can and help advance good, clean and fair food for all.

Every gift—of any amount—supports farmers, communities, biodiversity, and a food system that puts people and planet first.

Become a member for any amount. Give what you can before April 29. Be part of the movement.

Your Impact:
Every donation directly supports local farmers, funds educational programs connecting communities to sustainable food sources, and protects biodiversity through regenerative agriculture practices. No gift is too small—together, we're building a food system that works for everyone.

When filling out the form to join, under Your Connection, click on Slow Food USA, then California, then finally on CA-Russian River.

https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/4d0cff39-92b6-49a5-9d1d-7464a0aac456

04/14/2026

03/12/2026

The Importance of Slow Food in Improving Nutrition

In this webinar, presenters from the Food & Farm Policy team will review how the field of nutrition has shifted over the past year and implications for our broader food system. We will focus on the newest Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) as a case study. We will review their content, process for revision, and potential implications for both consumers and producers. We also plan to facilitate discussion among audience members' about how the revised DGAs may impact their work as well as opportunities to engage in continued advocacy.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F82U2XaBRyCKnuoJxoYaxg

03/06/2026

We're back with another Happy Hour on Tuesday March 17th, this time at Donkey & Goat Winery featuring sweet and savory pies from Ovinloven. Come celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with the local Slow Food community. This month we're also featuring a cookbook swap! Feel free to bring a cookbook to trade and leave with new inspiration for upcoming Springtime cooking. Menu details coming soon, hope to see you there 🍀

03/06/2026

So proud of this one. Both Black Pig Meat Co. & Black Piglet food truck recognized by Slow Food Snail Awards. All about knowing the face that feeds you, a great life & one bad day, respecting the life given by using every part, and taking responsibility for the path of our dollar. The planet & people are worth caring for. THANK YOU

03/06/2026

Jimmy Nardello Piperade is sweet, savory, and proof that heritage seeds make the best food. This classic preparation lets the pepper shine—tender onions, garlic, thyme, and a hit of umami from anchovy (or skip it for a vegan version).
Perfect with fish. Perfect on toast. Perfect straight from the pan.
Share your recipes on this pepper or any of our 2026 heritage seeds.

02/28/2026

WITH THE PLANT A SEED CAMPAIGN, WE CELEBRATE BIODIVERSITY ON FARMS,IN GARDENS AND AT SCHOOLs. Slow Food USA invites growers to engage with climate and nutrition in our gardens and on our plates. Every year, Plant a Seed brings together a cast of rare and biodiverse seeds that tell a story. For 2026,...

02/27/2026