'Fruits of Summer' Tasting

August 27, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
$22 - registration required

NonProfit Center
89 South Street
Boston, Mass.

The concept of eating something in order to save it may seem odd, but it makes sense for the heirloom varieties of foods that are disappearing due to mass-production of our food.

According to the Slow Food USA website, “93% of North American food diversity has been lost since 1900.” In order to help save and hopefully reestablish diversity by spreading awareness, they have catalogued items in danger of extinction on the Ark of Taste.

Slow Food Boston did their small part last month with the opportunity to learn more about food diversity. Through tasting the incredible flavors of heirloom varieties, attendees found out why it’s so very important so save them.

Slow Food Boston provided Ark-listed varieties of tomatoes, apricots, watermelons, early apples and more. Fruit was served up freshly sliced, composed in salads or cooked into small dishes - and accompanied by a refreshing fruit-based iced tea.

See the Slow Food Boston website for more information.