Eating locally is very fashionable these days, but do you know what it even means? Here are five things to know about local food. This post was written as part of my ongoing sponsored partnership with the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. All opinions expressed are my own. “Farm-to-table restaurants.” “Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.” “Eat local.” These are some of the…
By Megan Kian In our fast paced society we tend to forget to take time for ourselves and slow down to enjoy what is around us. Especially when it comes to food, many people want the fastest, most convenient meal available (whether or not it is the healthiest). A semi-recent movement (it first began in 1986) called the Slow Food…
By now I’m sure you know that I am a huge fan of eating based on what’s in season. I can’t think of anything I love more about dining out than a restaurant that embraces seasonal and local ingredients. That’s why I really love Rouge Tomate, a restaurant in Brussels and New York City. Rouge Tomate is a member of…
