Farm-to-table pioneer Alice Waters discusses her advocacy for locally grown, organic food in the U.S. She explores the impact of wild strawberries, the difference between slow food and fast food, educational innovation through gardens in schools, and progress in the organic food movement.

Alice Waters, a legendary chef and pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, shares her inspiring journey from founding Chez Panisse to embracing the wisdom that comes with turning 80. She discusses the transformative power of cooking and reconnecting with nature, while also celebrating the significance of family traditions in the kitchen. Julia's mother, Judith Bowles, adds a poignant touch by reflecting on the impact of Victory Gardens during WWII, weaving together memories of resilience, sustainability, and the joy of living fully.

Alice Waters, a Bay Area icon and influential chef, discusses her book 'We Are What We Eat' and the importance of slow food culture. Topics include: the dangers of fast food, the impact of industrial farming, the empowerment of prioritizing and nurturing a different kind of food culture, memories of Europe and Montessori education, concerns about the fast food culture and embracing slow food values, connecting with nature and sensory-focused learning, establishing values in schools, collaboration with regenerative farmer Bob Kanard, and the bread revolution as a catalyst for a sustainable world.

This weekend we’re returning to the first-ever episode of the FT Weekend podcast, from September. Lilah talks to Eleven Madison Park’s Daniel Humm and Chez Panisse’s legendary Alice Waters to discover how the world’s top chefs are finding purpose beyond their restaurants. Humm created a buzz in May when he announced that his world-famous restaurant would be going entirely plant-based. Has that risk paid off? And what does it mean to do good as a chef? Plus: the FT’s design critic Edwin Heathcote gives us a tour of the world’s most vengeful architecture, and reporter Madison Darbyshire shares tips for how to furnish your home with old things. Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We’re on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap. —----------Special offers for Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial are here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast.--------------The first US FT Weekend Festival is on Saturday, May 7 in Washington, DC! To attend virtually or in person, buy tickets at http://ft.weekendfestival.com – use the discount code FTFriends2022 for 50% off.--------------Links from the episode Lilah’s piece on chefs: https://www.ft.com/content/246cdc2a-f135-4d3d-9d74-e524e9217699  Edwin on the architecture of spite: https://www.ft.com/content/1161fbbe-5ae1-4328-bf59-dcd8b1d6564f Madison’s masterclass in flea-market chic: https://www.ft.com/content/6c8bf8a2-ddee-11e9-9743-db5a370481bc  Sound design and mixing is by Breen Turner, with original music by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abbas Milani discusses Iran's next president and the nuclear deal. Alice Waters promotes slow food for personal and community health. Mack Beggs and Nancy Beggs discuss trans athlete activism. Angélique Kidjo performs and talks about her new album celebrating African culture.