287526 Tue Aug 21 14:46:24 -0700 2001 1 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1546988 Thought some of you might be interested in this one. I'd think all chowhounds would embrace slow food, but I bet I'd be thinking wrong. Anyone? Link: http://www.thenation.com/docPrint.mhtml?i=20010820&s=stille Tue Aug 21 14:46:24 -0700 2001 0 Lisa Be 1 1547056 Interesting article. Do we in the US only spend 10% of our income on food because it's cheaper here or because WE are cheaper? Glad to see so much emphasis on quality/vs. $$$ in Europe. Wish we did more in this country. Hadn't realized the value of the Piedmondt beef. Wed Aug 22 15:40:06 -0700 2001 1546988 0 Kit H.