"International network of cities where the living is easy”, that's the message on attractive new posters that Mountain residents are likely to see popping up in coming weeks in shops, cafes and restaurants, schools, community halls, government departments, hospitals and nursing homes – all over the place, in fact! Download the full story here and for inspiration follow this link to Gil Appleton's kitchen garden.
Information Flyer: Follow the link to an information flyer about the Slow Food Blue Mountains and the underpinning concept of Slow Food "Cittaslow" About Cittaslow and Slow Food Blue Mountains
The Fruit Tree Register: for the past few years we have been compiling a list of mountain fruit trees and their location. If you want to know more follow the link Slow Food Fruit Tree Register.
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In an exciting move which will enhance the region's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Area and one of Australia 's top tourist destinations, the City of the Blue Mountains is seeking endorsement as a Cittaslow . Cittaslow (literally ‘ Slow City ', pronounced CHITTA-slow) is an extension of the worldwide Slow Food movement, which the Mountains officially became part of in 2004 (see photos of recent Slow Food events here)