who we are
fff came together over a dinner table. Like many gatherings, our conversations kept going with food, drink, and companions with whom we literally broke bread. Our founding moment made us pause and take seriously the meaning of liveliness when making food with others (human and otherwise), connecting with others over sharing such delights, and transforming our selves/worlds from the inside. Since then, we have continued to gather in ad hoc and virtual ways.
We are often asked what we are, which is difficult to pinpoint since we are always on-the-move. Here’s what we can say for certain: we are not quite a collective (we lack the unifying purpose of a coalition), not an association either (we refuse to track membership through quasi-surveillance). We are an open invite, a loose network without the smarmy vibes of start-ups and agile work cultures. We might be closer to a coalescence that happens to meld at certain times/places with whomever is keen at that moment. The muses of fff come and go—a dynamism that keeps this group alive.
a brief history
Past projects led by fff include a 3-day conference, 2 special issues with the academic publication Cuizine: the Journal of Canadian Food Cultures, an abecedary (or ABC book), and a series of local events in the Montreal area. We look forward to continuing the conversations started at these gatherings as well as discussions that take place on our online platforms. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with our latest announcements.
We also have a biennial publication called musings, gathering stories that integrate our themes. If you're interested in contributing to our next cycle, do not hesitate to contact us.
