Will High Oil Prices mark the Return of the Neighborhood Restaurant?

As oil prices keep going up and up, will we think twice before driving 30 minutes or more to a destination restaurant and instead settle for a nearby eaterie, maybe even one within walking distance.In the consumed to thrifty spirit, you might even cut your bill by selecting a...

Beware if you Ask an Italian for her/ his Favorite Pizza place

First of all remember that in Italy you shall not order pizza for lunch unless you want to be excommunicated or worse.As Saturday the weather was summery enough to don shorts, short sleeve shirt and sandals in my corner of New Jersey, I thought it would be good to escape if...

Food Miles, Eat Local? Eat Organic? Trying to Sort it Out!

Not to sound like the dinosaur that as a Just Over 50 guy I might be, I do remember living back in the days when you ate what was in season.Where am I going with this trip down memory lane? I was reading about the ongoing debate of Eating Local versus Eating Organic and what...

Want Change: Sheep Intestine (Kokorec)....Fast Food Turkish Style

In France, I tasted many foods that bring a pained expression to my fellow Americans faces. Change being the buzzword of the week, what bigger change to your average snacking habits could you bring than trying things such as Kokoreç .  I first heard about this favorite...

Fresh and Juicy, 'Food Routes' maps your Local Fresh Produce

Combine fresh air and a walk, visit your local farmers market, pick local goods and haggle a little. You might even run into people you have not seen in a while for some offline networking.More to chew on Serge the Concierge

Spring up...Are you ready for an 'Eat Local- Penny Wise' Challenge?

Relax...You have 3 weeks to prepare for it since this challenge takes place from April 23rd to April 29. I am not sure that their budget guide is realistic but in any case it gives us a chance to look at what is in season in April. 'The French Guy from New Jersey'