The Accidental Locavore

Lamb and Green Beans

by Anne Maxfield
July 28, 2016January 11, 2025

This recipe for lamb and beans is perfect for fresh-picked green beans. Growing up, this was a family favorite that my mother made often.

The Lechon Party

by Anne Maxfield
July 25, 2016January 10, 2022

Possibly lechon is as traditional a July 4th dish as a hotdog. After all, the Philippines, where lechon, or roast suckling pig is the national dish, celebrated their independence (from… Read More »The Lechon Party

Chinese Broccoli: What Is it?

by Anne Maxfield
July 21, 2016December 20, 2019

Have you ever had Chinese broccoli? Me neither. Also known as gai lan, it was one of the choices at my CSA recently and feeling brave, the Accidental Locavore tried… Read More »Chinese Broccoli: What Is it?

My Nice

by Anne Maxfield
July 15, 2016January 18, 2022

After the tragedy in Nice I’m crying for a place I’ve wanted to make my home since the first time my feet hit the pavement.