Accidental Locavore: Croissants and Coffee, a Perfect Pairing

April 12, 2012
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Like the Accidental Locavore, you would think that in a place like France, finding a simple breakfast — a good croissant and an equally fine cup of coffee — would be a no-brainer, however that’s not necessarily the case.  Since we’ve been renting apartments the past two times we’ve been in Nice, our quest each [...]

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Do You Dare Switch-Up Breakfast? Trying Local Teas

April 9, 2012
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When was the last time you (willingly) changed-up what you drank in the morning? And how much did you change it up? The Accidental Locavore was pondering this, switching blends of tea not once, but three times this week. Which got me to thinking, do you eat and drink the same thing every morning? Go [...]

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The Accidental Locavore Wants to Live in France. Would You?

April 5, 2012
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Is there a place you’ve always wanted to live, where you’ve felt totally at home in? For the Accidental Locavore, that place is France, specifically the Cote d’Azur, and to be really specific, Nice, Vence or Antibes. From the moment the plane touches down at the airport, I’m in my happy place. Between the amazing [...]

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Do You Obsess Over Grilled Cheese? What’s Your Favorite?

April 2, 2012
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The Accidental Locavore often wonders why people get obsessive about certain grilled cheese sandwiches. Is it just a competitive New York thing? Not that I have anything against grilled cheese – it’s a great sandwich! It’s just that it’s not a big deal to make–two slices of bread, cheese, butter and a pan. Probably the [...]

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Accidental Locavore: Recipe for Quick Chickpea Salad

March 29, 2012

Last week the Accidental Locavore met a friend at French Roast for lunch. With my lamb sandwich, there was a delicious chickpea salad. We gobbled it down and tried to figure it out. Turns out to be super easy to make and so good! This will feed two hungry people as a side salad and [...]

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Accidental Locavore Shops New York Mouth: Local Artisanal Products

March 26, 2012
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Don’t you often wonder how you discover certain things? The Accidental Locavore has no idea where she heard of New York Mouth, however, it’s a great site, devoted to artisanal, small-batch and generally local purveyors. For a project, the Locavore has been exploring food-related websites – comparing them for gastro-porn (how tempting the photography is), [...]

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Can Spa Food Be Delicious? Absolutely!

March 22, 2012
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This week, the Accidental Locavore has a great guest blogger. If you’ve ever wondered why these blogs are (relatively) mistake-proof, it’s because of my good friend, editor and this week,  guest blogger, Lisa. She and her good friend Ellen were at Miraval spa for a few days and wanted to share their food experiences there. [...]

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Pinch: Playing With Your Food

March 19, 2012
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Admit it, there are days when, like the Accidental Locavore, you still (ignoring your mother’s advice) play with your food. But would you ever create a business around it? Pinch Food Design is a catering company based on people playing with their food, bringing a fun, creative edge to entertaining. If you think that’s crazy, [...]

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Accidental Locavore: Winter Tomato Sauce Recipe from Haven’s Kitchen

March 15, 2012

This is an amazing and simple tomato sauce the Accidental Locavore had at the gnocchi class at Haven’s Kitchen. It’s very simple but takes time for the tomatoes to cook down and develop their incredible flavor. Makes a lot, so be prepared to have a big pasta party, can or freeze. Three 28 oz. cans [...]

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Blogging Boomer’s Carnival 250! Romance, Glamour and More

March 12, 2012
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What’s on your mind this week? For the Accidental Locavore, it’s being the ringleader of the 250th Blogging Boomers Carnival. 250 weeks of blogs…pretty impressive, right? From the revival of the housing market to the glamour of Evita Peron, see what’s ticking the boxes of our gang. At what age are men the most romantic? [...]

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