For foods with protected geographical names, see Geographical indication....Local food (also regional food or food patriotism) or the local food movement is a "collaborative effort to build more locally based, self-reliant food economies - one in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution and consumption is integrated to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of a particular place" and is considered to be a part of the broader sustainability movement. It is part of the concept of local purchasing and local economies, a preference to buy locally produced goods and services. Those who prefer to eat locally grown/produced food sometimes call themselves "localvores" or locavores.

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One of the best parts of Thanksgiving is finding creative ways to use the leftovers. Turkey sandwiches, pot pie, soups, stews, enchiladas...there are so many ways over the years that I use my leftover turkey. Check out the recipe Bird to the Last Drop which I got from the Food Network's Alton Brown to make a delicious soup!

CBS’s “Evening News” October 31 and CNN’s “American Morning” November 1 decided to enjoy some of the Halloween spirit by scaring viewers with a “landmark” study finding consumption of processed meat could increase the risk of colon cancer.

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