It’s a hot and spicy episode of the Seeds & Weeds Podcast! Today we’re chatting with Mara Welton, who serves as director of programs for Slow Food USA. We’re going to dig into some of the incredible work that Slow Food does to support local and regional food systems and we’ll talk about Mara’s seasonal food truck. Then we’re going to play chili pepper trivia!
Mara Welton is a farmer, chef, community organizer and director of programs for Slow Food USA. Mara is actively involved in a number of Slow Food’s most impactful programs including the Plant a Seed Campaign and the Ark of Taste. Today we’ll learn more about Mara’s work with Slow Food and Chile Colorado, the food truck she runs with her husband that celebrates the flavors of the American Southwest. Then we’ll play a round of chili pepper trivia!
You can learn more about Slow Food USA at www.slowfoodusa.org
Before the interview Bevin catches us up on his busy spring season, including his recent book tour in Wisconsin and he drops some hints about a new project that he’s working on for Timber Press! You can stay up to date with all of Bevin’s adventures and shop for his books at www.BevinCohen.com
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