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WEBSITES TO MAKE YOUR MOUTH WATER
For global gourmands, vegan voyagers and locavores alike
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Gourmet Journeys:
French champagne house G.H. Mumm cleverly launched this virtual culinary trip around the world at a time when consumers with increasingly globalized palates are more inclined to prepare meals at home due to decreasing travel budgets. The vibrant site features a cookbook's worth of exotic specialties and menu items from a handful of internationally renowned culinary cities, including St. Petersburg, Paris, New York, Tokyo and Seville. In addition to downloadable recipes, dining, and entertainment tips, each menu comes with suggested
champagne pairings care of Didier Mariotti, G.H. Mumm's cellar master. This website is a gem of a resource for gourmet-on-a-budget foodie affairs - or for a virtual getaway to the South of France, soundtrack included.
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The Healthy Voyager
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Ardent foodies more likely to be thwarted by stringent dietary needs than by complicated financial woes will appreciate the nutritional tips and health-minded insights as reported on this healthy living lifestyle site by vegan traveler Carolyn Scott. While vegetarians need not despair - there are a good number of healthful food suggestions and brand recommendations for consumers who are simply interested in gluten-free, natural, and organic fare - carnivores will likely not find their just desserts (or meals and snacks for that matter) in The Healthy Voyager chronicles...although there are some solid recipes for organic versions of popular cocktails for naturally-inclined imbibers! It's true that Ms. Scott has a fair amount of voyaging in her future to cater to a truly global set, but she's certainly off to a very good start, providing healthy tips and nutritional guidance for domestic and semi-international travelers alike.
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Veggie Trader:
And for those who'd rather stick to locally grown fruits, herbs, and veggies, we recommend this produce swapping site that allows fledgling farmers to buy, sell, or trade homegrown produce with likeminded crop cultivators. The grassroots-style system allows members looking for local produce in their area to anonymously enter a zip code to see what's available - they can also post for specific produce to see if any of their neighbors can fulfill their requests - at which time, individual parties can negotiate an acceptable barter, trade, or point of sale. Not only does Veggie Trader provide an ancillary revenue stream for budding agricultural entrepreneurs, neighbors and goodwill growers alike, but it also incentivizes the average American consumer to pick up a spade and start working the land like their forefathers did. We're hoping to incorporate locally traded herbs and veggies in some of the recipes we've downloaded from Gourmet Journeys.
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