128. Slow Food Hudson Valley

128. Slow Food Hudson Valley

From Cidiot by Mat Zucker - Living in the Hudson Valley

March 4, 2026 · 34 min · Season 9 · Episode 128

About this episode

Mat Zucker explores the Slow Food movement and local farming with guest Pierre Fredrichs.

This episode is hilarious—and delicious. Host Mat Zucker dives into the magical world of local farming and the global Slow Food movement with Pierre Fredrichs, co-chair of Slow Food Hudson Valley and owner of Overlook Farms in East Chatham. Recorded at the Creative Legion in Hudson, we discuss: ​ The Movement: How a McDonald’s in Rome sparked a global mission for "good, clean, fair food for all." ​ Life on the Farm: Pierre’s journey from private chef to tending 120 acres of pigs (including a 500-lb celebrity named Bacon!), "living sculpture" alpacas, and guinea fowl. ​ Eat Local: The secrets of "egg-speriment" at his farmstand, the protein power of guinea fowl eggs, and the joy of community cookbook clubs. ​ Farmer Life: Transitions from New Orleans to Montauk to the Valley, and the truth about a farmer's social life. Special thanks to listener Jacqui Rose for the introduction and Creative Legion for hosting. Learn more: Slow Food Hudson Valley | Overlook Farms Other links: ​ Creative Legion (Hudson) ​ Talbott & Arding (Hudson) ​ Kinderhook Farmer’s Market ​ Chatham Farmer’s Market ​ Via Carota (NYC) ​ Quinnie’s (Ghent) ​ OK Pantry (Kinderhook) ​…

People in this episode

Host: Mat Zucker

Guest: Pierre Fredrichs

Topics covered

  • local farming
  • Slow Food movement
  • community
  • sustainable agriculture
  • food culture

Keywords

  • Slow Food
  • local farming
  • Hudson Valley
  • Overlook Farms
  • community cookbooks
  • sustainable food

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Slow Food Hudson Valley, Overlook Farms, Creative Legion, Columbia Kitchen, Long Table Harvest, Dutchess Outreach

Places: East Chatham, Hudson

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