The Accidental Locavore

French Food Classics

by Anne Maxfield
April 21, 2014January 6, 2022

As would be expected, some classics are better than others, but maybe they become classics because it’s hard to mess them up. Case in point, a couple of meals the… Read More »French Food Classics

The Accidental Locavore in Nice, at Le Victor Hugo

by Anne Maxfield
April 14, 2014November 28, 2022

Many of our most memorable meals in France come when we’re exploring and afterwards, like at Le Victor Hugo we find an amazing meal.

David Lebovitz’s Salted Olive Crisps

by Anne Maxfield
April 10, 2014January 4, 2022

When the Accidental Locavore first saw this recipe in My Paris Kitchen, I knew I had to try it. There were a bunch of oil-cured olives in the fridge, so… Read More »David Lebovitz’s Salted Olive Crisps

Back to Butter — Got Culture?

by Anne Maxfield
April 3, 2014January 6, 2022

What’s cultured butter? Instead of beating cream until it turns into butter, there’s an aging/culturing process.