Even if you like fast food, Slow Food NU should be your type of club. I’m currently a member of Slow Food and a participant of the farmer’s market committee, and I have to say that this is not only a club that should be receiving a lot more attention, but a lot more love.
There are few things in life more delicious, gratifying or necessary than food. This is universal fact. Take a love for all things that taste good and combine it with a slight emphasis on health and a great emphasis on social responsibility, and you’ve got this club of dreams. We hold meetings every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in 312 Ell Hall, where we have potlucks and work on making Northeastern a better, tastier, healthier place. Slow Food is a weekly liaison for high-fives as well as complaints about the state of our dining hall, a living calendar for all good (and often free) food events in Boston and a collaborator with many cool Boston-area clubs like the League of Urban Canners. We talk about things like sustainable farming in Singapore or the apples you can pick right off the tree at Ruggles, and the most recent feat which I can take no credit for as a newfound member and lover of this club is huge – Slow Food has gotten Northeastern University to pledge to bring more local, fair foods into the dining halls by 2015.
But don’t take my word for it. To quote the club president, Allie Smith, “[Slow food] consciously tries to create a balance between joy and justice in club activities and discussions. We share fascinating recipes, fascinating news, and interesting subjects. We are a group with active minds and fists, but also with appreciative stomachs.”
To quote another member, Angela Mroz, “It’s an awesome way to try new recipes you’ve never heard of. Chickpea vegan cookie dough? We’ve had members make that.”
But to quote me, this club should get more attention! And more people should be coming to the farmer’s market, on Wednesdays, at Centennial Quad (to be moved inside soon for the weather).
–Kelly Kasulis is a member of Slow Food at Northeastern.
