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Fact or Fiction? Buying Local Reduces Carbon Footprints
The word "locavore" — only eating foods produced within 100 miles of where you live — was nonexistent a few years ago, but has since become a part of mainstream vocabulary, particularly in cities like San Francisco and New York.
But a recent piece by Conservation magazine, entitled "The Problem of What to Eat," questions the status quo of whether buying local really does reduce one's carbon emission. It's obvious that local produce has a lower carbon footprint when compared to air-freighted foods, but it's actually unclear when comparing local foods to those arriving by sea, rail, or road.
What Foods Do You Buy Locally?
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What Foods Do You Buy Locally?
Everything! I buy local produce, local cheese, local meat, etc.
2007's Favorite Food Trend Is . . .
This year saw the rise of food as a fun activity, fancy fro yo, and sweets that are savory. However none of those topped your favorite-food trends the way local food and high-end comfort food did. The lead kept flip-flopping — currently high-end comfort food is winning by two votes — however I'm going to have to go with the local-food movement.
Definition: Locavore
Locavore
Someone whose diet consists of food grown or produced within an area most commonly bound by a 100-mile radius of their home. Locavores usually shun large supermarket chains, opting for farmer's markets and local gardens instead. It is also a current trend for many high-end restaurants as well.
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All the News That's Fit to Eat — Feb. 11, 2009
- Meatloaf may be polarizing, but after trying these recipes and pairing tips, you'll be a supporter. — San Francisco Chronicle
- Is it possible to still be a locavore during Winter in New England? — Boston Globe
- Tough times like these call for unknown Italian wines in the $10 to $20 price range.
Must-Read: Market-Fresh Mixology
Regardless of whether or not we're in the midst of a food revolution, it's undeniable that over the last couple of years, cuisine highlighting fresh-picked produce has gained major ground. In fact, the principles of seasonality and slow food aren't just being applied to food. They're also key in what The New York Times calls the "farm-to-glass movement," where drinks are driven by produce at the peak of the season.
2007's Favorite Grocery Store Is...
As part of our Best of 2007 roundups, we asked you what your favorite grocery store was. I must say, it was sort of a mixed poll, each region of the country has fantastic local markets — personally I love Nugget markets based out of Woodland, CA — so it was hard to say which place is best. I definitely have to give a nod to the local independent markets and the local farmer's markets — especially considering the word locavore was Oxford American Dictionary's word of the year — however you guys voted for Trader Joe's.
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