As the name suggest, Slow Food Nation was, well… slow. Especially the lines to taste each food. Arriving at Fort Mason on a Sunny evening, I was excited about a festival filled with great quality food.

Workshops included talks about the Slow Food movement with Alice Waters from Chez Panisse.

A pavilion filled with eager eyes. The smell of fresh bread and the clinging of wine glasses.
Slow Food Nation promotes buying from local farmers and getting healthy.

Right off the bat, the organic ice cream kicked off the session. With a soft and not too creamy texture, the ice cream prepared my palate. My favorite was the vanilla. Each scoop spotlighted each ingredient. The meat station featured bison jerky and dry cured ham.

The purpose event is not only about food, but also about education. Hip hopping over to olive oil station, a certified olive expert teaches me about the different types. Moonwalking over to the jam station, jam master share about the origins of the food product.

So was it worth the $65?
Only if you value the education part of the movement.

For more details of the tasting station, visit Slow Food Nation website.

Note: thanks to Frank for the free tickets. Saved myself $65