Well, I think that my start into the culinary industry is unique in that this is a second degree and second career for me. I started my life in accounting and quickly found out that I did not like to listen to the air conditioning and I did not like to move one pile of papers from one side of the desk to the other. But that gave me a really great a launching pad to excel very quickly.

Brooklyn, NY (January 2, 2025) — Slow Food USA is excited to announce Kris Reid as its new executive director. As a global network and nonprofit championing food advocacy, Slow Food works to promote good, clean and fair food for all.

For another year, the Slow Books Committee has curated a collection of titles that should top your list when thinking of holiday gifting for anyone on your list – from family and friends to yourself! We all deserve a treat at this magical time of year – especially when it comes to inspiring titles deserving of a place on our bookshelves.