Ask children where food comes from, and they’ll probably answer: “the supermarket.” Ask most adults, and their replies may not be much different. Where our foods are raised and what happens to them between farm and supermarket shelf have become mysteries. How did we become so disconnected from the sources of our breads, beef, cheeses, cereal, apples, and countless other foods that nourish us every day?

Ann Vileisis will present an inspiring slide show at Ecotrust on November 5th, telling the story of just how the urban/suburban consumer got into the habit of not paying attention to our food. All this and much more is explored in depth in her new book, Kitchen Literacy: How We Lost Knowledge of Where Food Comes from and Why We Need to Get It Back. Ann will also be signing copies of her book.

Why should we be interested in knowing our foods once again? And how do we find ways to gain that knowledge? Find out on November 5th.

Kitchen Literacy by Ann Vileisis
Monday, November 5th, 2007
5:30-6:30 pm

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW Ninth Ave, 2nd Floor
Portland, OR 97209

No reservations needed. This is a free event.
Contact: Laura Ford, lford@ecotrust.org, 503-467-0806