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.

Facebook is searching for an executive chef. The Palo Alto social networking site is apparently taking a page from Google, which offers free food and gourmet meals in all of its offices.

Occasionally, I watch the Food Network because I enjoy shows like Ace of Cakes, Iron Chef and Unwrapped. One day, while working in another room, I left the T.V. on the food channel at high volume, big mistake. This Southern dumbbell from hell is one of the most annoying personalities on T.V.

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Giada, on the Food Network, has a nice recipe for an espresso martini. However, it requires the use of simple syrup, which most people don't have handy, nor do they want to make. My recipe has ingredients that are inherently sweet and pack a powerful wallop. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks