Sandy is a cookbook author, culinary teacher, and chef
while Steve acts as Chief Taster, confidant, and chauffeur.
Welcome fellow locavores!
Here we share with you the culinary hidden gems and under-appreciated talents from the four corners of the United States as my husband Steve and I seek out all things unforgettably yummy in our great nation.
Amazing chefs, farmers markets, outstanding recipes, culinary tricks & tips – and let’s not forget the wineries: we will share all our knowledge and great finds with you!
We hope you’ll chime in with your own raves too!
We look forward to seeing you here, and on the road.
Sandy,
A traveling locavore.
OUR LATEST CULINARY ADVENTURES
Welcome Back Central Grocery NOLA
Steve and I were just too excited about returning to New Orleans just in time to welcome back Central Grocery to NOLA to wait to tell you about it!!! Normally my posts follow our journey as we traverse the country in our RV. But I'm interrupting that flow to let you...
Andy Warhol Museum Pittsburgh
When I think of Andy Warhol I think of Campbell's Soup Cans as Art, debauchery and Studio 54. But I never associated him with Pittsburgh. So I was surprised to learn he was born there, and the reason that The Andy Warhol Museum is in Pittsburgh PA! After the Cleveland...
Michael Symon’s Mabel’s BBQ
Michael Symon's Mabel's BBQ, in Cleveland OH, is the place to go if you are a barbecue lover! I've been a fan of Michael Symon for many years. I'm a Food Network junky. There. I said it. But I'm willing to bet you already knew that about me. The other thing you must...
The Christmas Story House
Before heading back to Ladybug from The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Steve and I decided to try to find The Christmas Story House from the iconic movie A Christmas Story. The Christmas Story House Who could forget that crazy funny scene in A Christmas Story when the...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Our first trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was in 2006 and we have wanted to return ever since. In fact we specifically booked a campground near Cleveland, Ohio just for that return visit! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The first time we went to the Rock and Roll...
30 Breads to Bake Before You Die
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching and Hanukkah and Christmas following close on its heels, I want to tell you about a wonderful new book. 30 Breads to Bake Before You Die (Amazon Affiliate Link) is the second book from Allyson Reedy. As a fabulous perk of writing...
RECIPES
Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake
Yummy Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake is from the soon to be released book The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers.
I received a review copy of Shelby Kinnard’s and Simone Harounian’s new book on “instant healthy meals for managing diabetes” last week and couldn’t wait to dive in because all of the recipes sounded so delicious. I don’t think it matters whether or not you are diabetic, these recipes are healthful and quite tasty. The recipes are also great for anyone following the Keto Diet! And, because life is short so we should eat dessert first, I started my foray into The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers with the Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake!
OUR LATEST RECIPES
30 Breads to Bake Before You Die
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching and Hanukkah and Christmas following close on its heels, I want to tell you about a wonderful new book. 30 Breads to Bake Before You Die (Amazon Affiliate Link) is the second book from Allyson Reedy. As a fabulous perk of writing...
San Diego Style Grilled Tri-Tip
Have you ever made a California cut of meat called Tri-Tip? The Traveling Locavores made their first San Diego style grilled Tri-Tip while in Temecula, and it was OUTSTANDING! Steve and I drove to San Diego for the day, to visit my cousin Donna and her beau. I know. I...
4 Tips on Hosting the Perfect Winter Dinner Party
This post has been updated from the original post that published on February 22, 2022. Winter is the perfect time to host a dinner party! The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better way to get into the spirit than by inviting your friends over for a...
Easy No Knead Bread
A few weeks ago our sweet daughter-in-love sent me the recipe for the fabulous bread we had enjoyed during our visit for Thanksgiving. The Easy No Knead Bread recipe was just that...EASY!!! Remember when we couldn't get yeast during the height of Covid? Well I managed...
Ways to Enjoy Cooking Even More
Are you looking for ways to enjoy cooking even more? If you want to embrace a healthier lifestyle, then you need to find the time to do some home cooking. This post originally published on April 10, 2023 and has been updated with additional material. Ways to Enjoy...
Our Thanksgiving Feast
Our Thanksgiving Feast was originally published on Food and Fond Memories on December 1, 2009 by sandyaxelrod Leave a Comment (Edit) This may have been my very first, or possibly second post ever! The recipe at the end of the post is for the most fabulous and easy...
Cheesy Spicy Spinach Maria
Cheesy Spicy Spinach Maria makes an amazingly delicious side dish. But it could also, easily be served as a dip with toasted pita chips to whet your appetite before dinner. Cheesy Spicy Spinach Maria A couple of months ago I told you about our amazing meal at Bimini...
Hattie B’s Nashville Hot Chicken and Recipe
The post Hattie B's Nashville Hot Chicken was originally published on August 23, 2021. Since I was hankering for some of that amazing chicken the other day, I tried to duplicate it using a recipe that I adapted from Lee Brian Schrager and Adeena Sussman. I must say,...
