The Accidental Locavore

Do You Think (Food) Magazines Are Out of Touch?

by Anne Maxfield
March 22, 2021January 4, 2022

Got galangal? Food magazines are so out of touch. Yes, they have long lead times, but a year into the pandemic articles should be edited to reflect the times.

Spices: Does Freshness Make a Difference?

by Anne Maxfield
March 15, 2021January 4, 2022

I decided to do some spring cleaning of my spice drawer. Would it make a difference? Would it be noticeable?
The quick answer is yes and yes! Wow!

Hot Chocolate Taste Test

by Anne Maxfield
March 8, 2021January 4, 2022

I was lucky enough to have 3 different hot chocolate mixes on hand, so decided to do a taste test. It was a hard job, but there was a winner.

Accidental Locavore Hoisin Chicken and Broccoli Plated

Hoisin Chicken with Broccoli

by Anne Maxfield
March 2, 2021

Never enough hoisin sauce, but one of these days, we’re going to have enough chicken thigh dinners. This one with hoisin, chicken and broccoli looked good, easy and with little cleanup.