Savoring Southwest

Eating with Conscientious Taste, Even on a Budget

There are many places to enjoy quality sustainable foods in the neighborhood without breaking the bank. Or without the bank breaking you.

As winter descends upon the city, it's time to get cozy and think about storing a proverbial nut or two. The cold air makes me want to pull everything a bit closer—my husband, my cat and even my wallet (despite my usual propensity to scurry off at a moment's notice to sate a foodie urge). The weather helps me avoid long drives for treats, but also lowers my defenses, tempting me to the dark side as I scrounge for fair trade, organic and locally-sourced items. The other day I found myself considering a bag of artificially flavored chocolate chips at the corner convenience store. What happened? Did my gourmet-inclined friends stage a bodega intervention? No, no. I simply took a moment and gently placed the bag back on the shelf, albeit with …

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