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5 Reasons to Eat Locally
"Shop Local" These words were among the many pieces of graffiti at a nearby playground. When I saw it, I started asking myself why environmentalists advocate that people eat locally? -
Looking For Classy and Casual? Check out Vapiano NYC!
Last night I got to attend the food media event at fun space near Union Square; Vapiano, a pasta and pizza bar. They had a beautiful spread of cheese, olives, and bread. The olives were my favorite part! They were hu… -
Smitten Ice Cream - And Smitten I Am!
Tonight I stumbled upon perhaps the best dessert discovery of this year- Smitten Ice Cream. At first I couldn't tell what everyone was lined up for...it looked like a recycled shipping container in the middle of the cit… -
Top 8 Reasons I Will Never Be A True Locavore
Although I try my hardest to buy my food from local farmers, there are several items I simply cannot live without. In the New York tri-state area, we have everything from apples to mackerel, and I'm lucky enough to be… -
Foods I Can Only have When Visting My Hometown...NYC
I am originally from Brooklyn New York, and I try to get back East at least once a year to see family and friends, but when I come into town the other thing I have on my mind besides seeing people is getting my &ldquo… -
Slow Food: Good for You, Your Community and the Environment
In today's fast-paced world, we expect everything to come to us quickly and easily- including our food. But despite this day and age's impatience, there's still hope for those who are fed up with instant meals and fast… -
Locally Farmed Food: Are You In or Out?
When you cook a meal, do you know where your food comes from? The meat, potatoes, and vegetables on your plate have traveled an average of 1,500 miles to get there. Most produce today is factory farmed, meaning it is ar… -
Community Sponsored Agriculture: Would you try it?
A few weeks ago, my husband met someone at a local business conference who shared a very interesting concept with him: Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA). It's kind of like Farmer's Market + Food co-op + Poker. Thi… -
The Reason for the Season: What's Fresh Near You
Image Source Recently, I asked the question, "Are you eating what's in season?" To my surprise, many people were not, despite the current locavore craze. Personally, I try to eat what's in season, but I also haven't… -
Daily Q: Are You Eating What's in Season?
Image Source Although we can purchase produce at any time, anywhere, that doesn't necessarily mean we should. Just compare a ripe summer tomato with one that has been shipped from Mexico in the dead of winter. No comp…
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